![]() The theme park is open seasonally from mid-March to early November, whilst many of its hotels and amenities are open year-round. Facilities include Alton Towers Waterpark, Alton Towers Conference Centre and Extraordinary Golf. It operates a total of ten roller coasters and offers a range of accommodation and lodging options alongside the theme park. The park has many attractions such as Congo River Rapids, Runaway Mine Train, Nemesis, Oblivion, Galactica, The Smiler, Wicker Man, Rita and TH13TEEN. In the late 20th century, it was transformed into a theme park and opened a number of new rides from 1980 onwards. Originally a private estate of the Earls of Shrewsbury, Alton Towers' grounds were opened to the public in 1860 to raise funds. In 2021, it ranked first for attendance among amusement parks in the UK, with an estimated 1.8 million visitors. The park is operated by Merlin Entertainments Group and incorporates a theme park, water park, spa, mini golf and hotel complex. March – November, December/January (Christmas)ĩ10 acres (370 ha 3.7 km 2) (total combined resort area) Īlton Towers Resort ( UK: / ˈ ɒ l t ən/ ( listen) OL-tən) (often referred to as Alton Towers) is a theme park and resort complex in Staffordshire, England, near the village of Alton. For the eponymous Chetwynd-Talbot seat supporting this amusement park, see History of Alton Towers.Īlton Towers Resort Previously known as Alton Towersĥ2★9′15″N 1★3′27″W / 52.98750°N 1.89083°W / 52.98750 -1.89083
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