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Alton Towers |
Alton Towers
Alton
Stoke-On-Trent
Staffordshire
ST10 4DB
Tel: +44 (0)990 204060
Fax: +44 (0)1538 702 724
E-mail:
Web: http://www.altontowers.com |
Alton Towers is the United Kingdoms number one theme park, with rides and attractions
aimed at every member of the family.
The Towers date back to the Victorian period, designed by
Augustus Welby Pugin. With the outbreak of war in 1939 the Towers were closed and
requisitioned by the army to be used as an Officer Cadet Training Unit. The estate
remained under requisition until 1951 when it was finally returned to the company. Alton
Towers became a theme park in 1980 with the Corkscrew ride. In 1990 the Park became part
of The Tussauds Group which also owns Chessington World of Adventures , Warwick Castle ,
Thorpe Park, The London Planetarium, Madame Tussaud's London ,
Amsterdam, Australasia , New York and Las Vegas.
Alton Towers offers adventure and fun for the whole family
There are rides for all ages. The Nemesis ride and the new Oblivion
attraction, a white knuckle ride, and Ug Land a virtual reality cave game. Also the
Haunted House and Ripsaw Ride and lots more thrilling attractions and rides.
For the young children Toyland Tours, or the Farm, recently
redeveloped with rides suitable for younger children. There are also traditional
fairground attractions.
You can also row on the lake, take the aerial cable car
ride, or walk in the gardens. Please be aware that you will need to queue or pre-book to
enjoy some of the more popular rides
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