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 [...]
Work began today, 1st October 2009, with the first piece of track being placed on the concrete structure which is expected to house the station and maintenance area. Track construction is expected to continue at a rapid pace, and we can expect to see much of it in [...]
Alton Towers have, in recent days, removed the shell of the burnt out Skyride station in the Cloud Cuckoo Land area of the theme park. The station was almost entirely destroyed by fire earlier this season in the middle of the night. The famous Skyride, which has been a feature [...]
After much speculation about the impending arrival of the track for SW6 sometime in September, delivery has finally commenced. The delivery took place yesterday (Thursday 17th September), arriving in large containers. These are currently being stored in one of the lesser used car parks on site. It is expected that [...]
Hot on the heels on the addition of Disneyland Paris to Street View, it seems Alton is soon to become the latest attraction to be added to the service. Street View allows users to take "virtual walks" through areas, allowing them to gain a full 360 degree view. Originally the [...]
Adrenalin Week, when the theme park is open for 6 hours a day with only the biggest rides and attractions, was a feature at Alton Towers from the 2005 to 2007 seasons. With a reduced admission price, queue's were generally low and it allowed guests the chance to experience major [...]
In recent years, Alton Towers first tried a February theme park opening in 2007, with the Towers, Treats and Trails event. Carters Steam Fair were brought in to provide traditional entertainment for all, with only Oblivion opened in X Sector as an "added bonus". However, for 2008, the theme park [...]
As has become customary since Scarefest's birth in 2007, the Towers have been closed to guests and they will not re-open until after the 2009 season. With just over 6 weeks to go, the parks entertainments team have already started transforming the Gothic masterpiece into a scare maze which will [...]
Alton Towers have released their 2009/10 winter brochure via the official Alton Towers website. It contains full details for Santa's Lunches, Sleepovers, Festive Breaks and New Years Eve packages which all appear to be priced similarly to the 2008/9 Winter season. The dates for the theme park's limited February opening [...]
