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Alton Towers
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, ST10 4DB
011-8705-20-40-60
http://www.alton-towers.co.uk/pages/theme-park
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Roller Coaster Photos
Air
Alton Beast
(Closed)
Beastie
Corkscrew
(Closed)
Nemesis
Oblivion
Octonauts Roller Coaster Adventure
Rita
Runaway Mine Train
Th13teen
Smiler
Sonic Spinball
Thunder Looper
(Closed)
Wicker Man

Other Ride Photos
Battle Galleons
Blade
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
Congo River Rapids
Duel
Enterprise
The Flume
(Closed)
Heave Ho
Hex
Marauders Mayhem
Monorail
Nemesis Sub Terra
Old MacDonald's Tractor Ride
Ripsaw
Riverbank Eye Spy
Sky Ride
Squirrel Nutty Ride
Submission
Tea Cup Ride
Twirling Toadstool
UG Swinger
(Closed)

Food
Fast-food franchisees in the park include Burger King (multiple locations) and KFC. Other food options in the park include hot dogs, an Asain restaurant (Eastern Express), fish and chips, sandwiches/paninis, Mexican, BBQ, pizza, and pasta.
Operating Season
The park is open from late April to early December. The park is also open for 7-10 days in February in recognition of Britain's "Short Term" (similar to Spring Break in the US).
Established Seasonal events
Scarefest runs for a couple of weeks leading up to Halloween.
Access & Location
The following link could help you get to Alton Towers via public transit. http://www.altontowers.com/plan-your-visit/how-to-find-us/public-transport/ Bus service is available from the Leek, Stoke-on-Trent, or Uttuxeter rail stations to the park.
Nearby Lodging
The co-joined Alton Towers Hotel and Splash Landing Hotel offer early entry and ERT on six attractions for one hour before the general public. Both hotels are well themed and provide free parking. There is also a CBeebies Land Hotel for young families or the options to stay at the Enchanted Village Treehouses or the Woodland Lodges for a different type of lodging experience
Virtual Queue Options
Information on the park's "Fastrack" system can be found at http://www.altontowers.com/plan-your-visit/fast-track/ There are multiple options. Depending on crowd size, single rider lines exist for Air, Nemesis, Rita: Queen of Speed, Spinball Whizzer, and Oblivion.
Shows
The park doesn't offer a lot in this area, but there is a children's musical show (Wonderful World of Cloud Cuckoo Land) and a lighthearted pirate-themed stunt show (The Pirate of Sharkbait Reef).
Videos
Alton Towers Coaster Footage by Theme Park Review
Alton Towers 2002 by Theme Park Review
Alton Towers 2006 by Theme Park Review
Alton Towers Video by Twisterbret
Alton Towers Video by Tömmioh
Alton Towers Video by BarryH

Nostalgia
1988 Park Brochure - Shane's Amusement Attic
1986 Park Brochure - Mark's Postcard Paradise
Mark's Postcard Paradise - Nemesis

Park Maps
2010 Park Map
2006 Park Map
1998 Park Map
1986 Park Map

Discussion
Alton Towers Discussion Thread