Alton Towers

Offshore workers must weigh less than 124kg according to new regulations

When is your body weight a matter for public discussion? Linzi Watson

Final Exhibit - the new scare maze at Scarefest, Alton Towers

Frightening Final Exhibit brings yet more screams to Alton Towers

Our writer tested out the new highlights at the popular theme park

Alton Towers and kids review: Bluey rides, waterpark and the real cost

Nemesis Reborn has returned as one of Alton Towers’ headline thrill rides after its major rebuild

Summer VAT move could cut family attraction costs

Nemesis Reborn has returned as one of Alton Towers’ headline thrill rides after its major rebuild

Alton Towers May guide: Bluey ride, Nemesis Reborn, late hours

From creepy cottages to dark forests, I faced Alton Towers Scarefest’s scariest mazes

I braved Alton Towers’ newest scare maze - it humbled me

(Photo: GREGG NEWTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Predicting Universal Studios' UK ticket prices — what you could pay

As half-term approaches, here’s some ideas what to do with the little ones ahead of February.

10 ideal days out in 2025 for the family, according to Tripadvisor

Karen is on at the Underbelly

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Prost! Alton Towers Resort unveils autumn events calendar

Alton Towers has unveiled first-look drone footage of the "jaw-dropping" Nemesis Reborn rollercoaster set to open in days. (Photo: Alton Towers)

First-look footage of 'jaw-dropping' Nemesis Reborn at Alton Towers

The giant orange 'eye' has appeared is the latest Alton Towers promo for a new ride launch.

Alton Towers ride Nemesis Reborn launch date revealed

The quake's epicentre was in Tean, Staffordshire, confirmed the British Geological Survey

UK hit by 3.3 magnitude earthquake

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Alton Towers launches summer sale with £14.50 tickets

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Alton Towers announces return of iconic ride after 8 year closure

Alton Towers has released details of the revamped Nemesis roller coaster

Alton Towers reveals new Nemesis track ahead of iconic coasters return

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First look at Alton Towers new creepy ride opening this weekend

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Alton Towers announces opening date for new ride opening this spring

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Alton Towers unveils new ‘hair-raising’ ride opening this year

Alton Towers announces closure of fan-favourite Nemesis rollercoaster

Halloween half term fun at Alton Towers

London-based half term holiday activities - days out at Alton Towers

England's theme parks reopened on 4 July (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the new rules at UK theme parks - and how to book tickets

A total of 10,000 tickets will be donated in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Alton Towers is offering free tickets to key workers - here’s who is eligible to...

Ever wondered what Alton Towers looks like completely empty? Now you know (Photo: SWNS)

This drone footage shows Alton Towers eerily empty as operators test the rides b...

The popular Edinburgh Dungeon is one of the many leisure attractions owned by Merlin. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Multi-billion swoop for Edinburgh Dungeon owner Merlin

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Warning: Whatsapp 'offer' of free Alton Towers tickets

Alton Towers' new Wicker Man rollercoaster will feature a six-storey flaming structure

Alton Towers' new Wicker Man rollercoaster to combine wood and fire

Alton Towers reveal new Â£16 million WOODEN rollercoaster

FILE PICTURE - Oblivion, Alton Towers theme park, Staffs. Passengers were escorted off the Oblivion ride at Alton Towers after it stopped at its highest possible point. Picture: SWNS

Alton Towers ride breakdown leaves passengers 180 feet in the air

Merlin is opening its eighth Legoland in Japan as part of its expansion spree. Picture: Contributed

Merlin casts its theme park spell further overseas

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Tragedy on rollercoaster highlights safety changes

Accident victims Leah Washington and Joe Pugh outside Stafford Crown Court. Picture: PA

Alton Towers firm fined Â£5m after teens injured in rollercoaster crash

The Smiler at Alton Towers. Picture; West Midlands Ambulance Service

Alton Towers engineer '˜felt pressure' to give ride the all clear

Nine people were injured after the Tsunami ride derailed at M&Ds theme park in June. Picture: John Devlin

Injuries at UK amusement parks rocket to almost 500 a year

Merlin Entertainments could be ejected from the Footsie 100. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Alton Towers owner faces ejection from FTSE 100 index

Five children hurt on way to Alton Towers

Scots pupils hurt in crash on way to Alton Towers

Sixteen people were injured, five of them seriously, in the accident on The Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers in June. Picture: SWNS

Human error caused Alton Towers rollercoaster crash

Alton Towers in Staffordshire, scene of the rollercoaster crash which led to two women having their legs amputated. Picture: PA

Alton Towers owner warns of £50m loss after crash

Martin Flanagan. Picture: Fiona Hanson

Comment: Alton Towers a case of short–term pain

Alton Towers' profits have dropped after last month's accident. Picture: PA

MONDAY MARKET CLOSE: Merlin loses sparkle on profit alert

Vicky Balch was one of five people seriously injured when the Smiler ride collided with an empty carriage on June 2. Picture: PA

Alton Towers crash: Second victim has leg amputated

Leah Washington has suffered an amputation above the left knee after the accident at Alton Towers. Picture: Rossparry.co.uk

Alton Towers crash girl, 17, has leg amputated
The family of a 17-year-old girl badly injured in a rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers have thanked doctors for saving her life after she had one of her legs  ...

The scene at Alton Towers as four teenagers have suffered serious leg injuries in a collision between two carriages on the amusement park's Smiler rollercoaster. Picture: PA/Twitter

Alton Towers accident: Two named among 16 hurt

Four people are seriously injured following the accident on the Smiler

16 involved in Alton Towers roller coaster collision

Project managers Cara Jones and Phil Richards on the dig at King George V Park in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Picture: Hemedia

Victorian ‘Alton Towers’ rediscovered in Edinburgh

The wider FTSE 100 Index ended the day up 23.41 points. Picture: PA

THURSDAY MARKET CLOSE: FTSE up despite ITV woes

Genuine Willy Wonka bars, as made by Nestle. Picture: PA

Scots shopkeeper fined for selling fake Wonka bars

The Smiler features the most loops in any roller-coaster in the world. Picture: Alton Towers

Travel: Alton Towers theme park

The Smiler rollercoaster has been closed due to technical issues four times since opening in May 2013. Picture: PA

Alton Towers ride shut after wheels hit passengers

In addition to the Edinburgh Dungeon, Merlin operates 99 attractions in 22 countries. Picture: Contributed

Alton Towers owner unveils float to raise £200m

Tom Heathcote came on a substitute in the autumn Test loss to Tonga at Pittodrie and missed his only kick at goal. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Tom Heathcoate on his Scotland squad experience

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No Olympics boost for Merlin

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Tip-top results for Scots and Cornish in popularity poll

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'No prosecution' over fatal crash

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Questions must be asked about tragic coach trip

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Gail Porter takes the plunge on ride

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