Alton Towers is a theme park in Staffordshire, England. It is near the town Alton.

It has seven large roller coasters and three smaller roller coasters.

Alton Towers

Theme: Escapism or escaping normal life

Roller coasters

Galactica - riders fly under the track. First flying roller coaster built by Bolliger & Mabillard. Nemesis - riders sit under the track. Oblivion - first vertical drop roller coaster [ 87 degrees drop ] Rita - 61 mph launched roller coaster. The Smiler - first roller coaster that turns riders upside down 14 times. Thirteen - riders travel forwards and backwards., and also has the first free fall drop. Wickerman - wooden roller coaster with fire effects.

Alton Towers

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Theme parks in the United Kingdom

1980 establishments in England

Buildings and structures in Staffordshire

Alton Towers