Alton Towers

  
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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