All news on the topic: Alton Towers

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Drone footage gives first look at Nemesis ahead of revamped ride this weekend
Alton Towers has released drone footage of Nemesis Reborn ahead of its relaunch at the theme park this Saturday, with its 716-metre-long track replaced with mysterious red veins
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Brit holidaymaker, 45, plunged to death from balcony hours after proposing
Alton Towers worker Stephen Willits suffered traumatic injuries when he fell from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Corfu, Greece - and had proposed to his girlfriend just hours earlier
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Alton Towers worker plunged to death from holiday balcony hours after engagement
Stephen Willits died of his injuries after plummeting from a third-floor balcony on the Greek holiday island of Corfu where he'd been celebrating getting engaged
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Alton Towers log flume ride washes up in UK river 40 miles away from theme park
The surprise appearance of the Alton Towers log flume 40 miles away by a river in Sheffield left locals joking about a convenient 'ride home' from the theme park
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Alton Towers' Nemesis Reborn ride to return after alien eye spotted
The appearance of the floating seven-metre-wide eye heralds the hugely anticipated opening of Nemesis Reborn, which Alton Towers Resort can today officially confirm, will take place on March 16.
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Alton Towers changes free entry rules for kids under 3 and people are divided
The new rules will come into place when the theme park reopens on March 16 and will see everyone over 90cm tall rather than over three having to pay to get into Alton Towers
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Alton Towers is planning a brand new 60ft high attraction near Nemesis
Alton Towers is looking at plans for a huge new attraction which will measure 60ft high and sit near the iconic Nemesis rollercoaster that's set to reopen later this year
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Bluey is coming to CBeebies Land at Alton Towers in time for the school holidays
Bluey the Australian Blue Heeler dog will be setting up ship at CBeebies Land at Alton Towers, where other mainstays include Hey Duggee, Iggle Piggle, Upsy Daisy, Bing and Flop, Ubercorn, Peter Rabbit and the Teletubbies
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Alton Towers gives first look at Nemesis revamp ahead of re-opening
The new Nemesis ride at Alton Towers is black, with a blood-red motif painted down the side, continuing the ride's theme of "an alien creature excavated from the ground"
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Alton Towers Resort makes 'difficult decision' to close popular attraction
Alton Towers Resort, which is a popular theme park complex in Staffordshire, took "careful consideration" before closing a part of the attraction - and it has apologised to fans
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Thorpe Park and Legoland among UK theme parks with new rides opening in 2024
Thorpe Park, Alton Towers, Legoland, Chessington World of Adventures and Drayton Manor all have plans for 2024 that will provide theme park fans plenty to look forward to
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Alton Towers' Santa Sleepover is a Christmas cracker with a CBeebies surprise
Alton Towers is offering a range of Festive Family Breaks this Christmas. From a Santa Sleepover to a Festive Day Out, there's an option to suit different budgets. We went along to sample one. Here's everything you need to know
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'I've been visiting Alton Towers for 20 years - here are 5 things you must do'
Sam Dimmer, 39, a journalist for NottinghamshireLive, who has been going to Alton Towers for 20 years has given five hacks so as to ensure you get the most out of the theme park
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Moment Alton Towers thrill seekers are left dangling on rollercoaster in mid-air
Alton Towers thrill seekers were forced to endure a nervous wait while dangling vertically in mid-air after the Smiler rollercoaster came to a halt, with riders escorted off soon afterwards
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Five UK theme parks cheaper than Alton Towers that will help visitors save
From Lightwater Valley to Legoland, here are five theme parks you can visit for less than the price of a ticket at Alton Towers this summer - helping you save on days out
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Alton Towers money-saving tips and tricks for this summer
A trip to Alton Towers doesn't need to break the bank - here are some ways of getting your tickets for less this summer
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Alton Towers launches £11 park tickets
The theme park has slashed the price of entry tickets in time for summer
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Mum's fury after man 'in tight speedos' started filming her kids at Alton Towers
Lorraine Carter had been trying to enjoy a day out at Alton Towers waterpark with her kids when a stranger 'wearing tight black Speedos' began filming around the pools, including her children
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Best campsites next to UK theme parks for super cheap roller coaster holidays
It can be tricky to fit everything in when visiting UK theme parks such as Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Flamingo Land in just a day, so it can be easier to stay the night
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Alton Towers to reopen ride in time for half term 8 years after it was shut down
Alton Towers theme park is reopening rollercoaster Nemesis Sub-Terra in time for half term for the first time in eight years, when it was shut down along with six other rides
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Alton Towers superfan moved family next to theme park to go on ride 15,000 times
Michael Eley was invited to Alton Towers to try out the Curse with a group of Year Six pupils from Denstone College where he teaches having ridden the park's ghost train 15,000 times
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First look inside Alton Towers’ brand new ride where thrill-seekers 'vanish'
The Curse at Alton Towers charts the terrifying story of Emily Alton - the troubled daughter of a pair of Victorian high society figures who end up disappearing into thin air
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People baffled by 'disgusting' Alton Towers breakfast with mug full of beans
A photograph of a cooked breakfast allegedly served at Alton Towers has raised shudders among a number of foodies, who have branded the morning meal 'disgusting'
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Alton Towers gets green light to build new £12.5million ride
The new rollercoaster will join the likes of The Smiler, Nemesis, Oblivion and Wicker Man at Alton Towers theme park in Staffordshire, bosses of the park confirmed last week
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Alton Towers’ new terrifying attraction is ready to open in March
The Curse will welcome its first guests at Alton Towers in March, after brave members of the public got to test their nerve at a themed pop-up on the Isle of Dogs in London
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