Alton Towers have finally revealed the true identity of their new-for-2010 £15million rollercoaster attraction as "Thirteen". The number, which has many connotations of "fear" and "unluckiness", will presumably be used in all marketing henceforth. Until today, the name has been kept top secret from all but a few management [...]
After a bumper 2009 season, Alton Towers should be even happier - as they were crowned "best UK theme park/attraction" at a gala evening in London last month. Beating off competition from major zoo's, theme parks and tourist attractions the length and breadth of the UK, Alton Towers was given [...]
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As part of SW6's marketing drive, Alton Towers have announced Tony Adkins as their new security consultant. Mr. Adkins, who has previously been seen as Simon Cowell's bodyguard on shows such as X Factor, will be responsible for directing and providing advice to the park's own in house security team. [...]
With rising ticket prices up to twice per year now the norm for visitors to Alton Towers Theme Park, lastminute.com are already offering ticket prices for admission during the 2010 season.Based on information from lastminute.com, the gate prices for basic tickets in 2010 will be as follows (last years prices [...]
Today, an e-mail was sent to TowersTimes from PR agency 'Frank PR, announcing the arrival of SW6's unique selling point/element on site yesterday. The release contained photos of the load arriving, covered in a large branded tarpaulin on a flatbed truck. A video has also been released on Facebook featuring footage [...]
There will be NO TRAFFIC ALLOWED THROUGH Alton village from 11th November until 14th December approx. This means that you need to avoid coming in on the A50 to Uttoxeter as this takes you to the village. If you are approaching from Stoke on Trent, turn off onto the A52 and follow [...]
P!nk is bringing her Funhouse Summer Carnival Tour to the Alton Towers Resort on Sunday, 27th June 2010. Tickets for the concert go on sale on Monday, 9th November priced at £45.00 + booking fee. The concert is to be held on the front lawns at Alton Towers, subject to [...]
The theme park has now closed after a bumper 2009 season. With the final day of operation (Saturday, 7th November), came a reduced ride line-up and admission charge as part of the Adrenalin Week - which is the theme park's way of saying goodbye. Saturday was also the last time [...]
In the 1980's and 90's, many live music concerts were held at Alton Towers. With such a unique backdrop and setting, international stars would grace the lawns of the theme park with thousands of music fans enjoying a combination of live music and rollercoaster rides. Now, it seems that Alton [...]
Alton Towers' Halloween Scarefest event is now a staple in the resorts limited calendar of special events and it has come to an end once more after a fortnight of fun for the whole family. Already by Monday morning, all trace of Halloween had gone from Towers Street and much [...]
New artwork has appeared on Alton Towers official website, which provides some hints as to what this new ride will be called. There are strong suggestions that the coaster will be called "Surrender". This is not yet 100% confirmed, and it is unlikely that there will be any official confirmation [...]
