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Alton Towers is regarded as the pinacle of theme parks here in the UK. Here is all the info you need to help you plan a great day out. For the printer friendly version click here.

Major Rides

Nemesis - Set in Forbidden Valley this is an Inverted Rollercoaster meaning your feet dangle beneath you and the track is above you. Riders must be at least 1.4m tall. For more details and pictures click here.

Oblivion - Set in X-Sector this is the worlds first Vertical Drop Rollercoaster. Riders must be at least 1.4m tall. For more info on Oblivion click here.

Corkscrew - Found in Ug Land this ride contains two corkscrews and riders must be at least 1.2m. For more info click here.

Black Hole - Also in X-Sector this rollercoaster takes place in the dark, riders must be at least 1.2m tall.

Ripsaw - Near Nemesis in Forbidden Valley this ride spins you up side down and gets you soaked. Riders must be min 1.4m click here for more details.

Hex - Set in the Towers themselves this new ride is scary but suitabl for all. Min height 0.9m, 0.9m - 1.1, must be accompanied by an adult.

Other Rides

Energizer - X-Sector - Thrill Ride - min 1.2m - details

Enterprise - X-Sector - Thrill Ride - min 0.9m/0.9-1.1 must be accompanied - details

Log Flume - Merrie England - Water Ride - min 0.9/0.9-1.1 must be accompanied

Tea Cups - Merrie England - Family Ride - min 0.9m/0.9-1.1 must be accompanied

Swan Boats - Merrie England - Family Ride - under 1.3m must be accompanied

Congo River Rapids - Katanga Kanyon - Water Ride - min 0.9m/0.9-1.1 must be accompanied

Runaway Mine Train - Katanga Kanyon - Rollercoaster - min 0.9m/0.9-1.1 must be accompanied

Haunted House - Gloomy Wood - Dark/Family Ride - min 1.1 unless accompanied

The Blade - Forbidden Valley - Family Ride - min 0.9m/0.9-1.1 must be accompanied

Dino Dancers - Ug Land - Thrill Ride - min 1.4m

Ug Swinger - Ug Land - Family Ride - min 1.1m

Toyland Tours - Cred Street - Kiddie/Water Ride - min 1.0m unless accompanied

Beastie - Adventure Land - Kiddie/Rollercoaster - min 1.2m unless accompanied

Squirrel Nutty Ride - Storybook Land - Kiddy Ride - min 1.1m unless accompanied

Other Areas

Cred Street - Many other childrens rides

Adventure Land - Specifically for children

Old MacDonalds Farm - Childrens rides.animals

Getting to Alton Towers

Travelling North - M1 Junction 23a & M6 Junction 15

Travelling South - M1 Junction 28 & M6 Junction 16

Official Web Site

http://www.alton-towers.co.uk

Prices

Adults £16.00

Children £13.00

Family £58.00

Check the official site for details of special offers and special tickets like XRT, also many products carry 2 for 1 admissions to the park so look out for such promotions.

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