Alton Towers Theme Park | Roller Coasters, Scary Thrill Rides & Kids Attractions

Unleash a torrent of thrill ride roller coaster fun at the fantabulous world of the Alton Towers Resort Theme Park - voted winner of 'Best UK Theme Park'! Best Theme Park UK badge

The rides and attractions are open from 24 March - 4 November 2012. There is something for all theme park thrillseekers and families, with tons of terrific rides, blockbusting attractions, amazing live shows, and weird and wonderful costume characters. Keep up to date with our new attractions for 2012 here.

Countdown to Theme Park Re-opening 2012

Explore the Alton Towers Resort with the 2011 Resort Brochure

Thrill Rides
Laughs & Frights
Attractions
Young Fun

Fuel your adrenaline with Alton Towers Resort thrill rides

TH13TEEN

The ultimate in white knuckle thrill rides - every ride you've ever dreamed of in one

Air

Float, swoop, soar and dive. Feel the exhilaration of being weightless. You're flyin!

The Blade

Experience zero gravity as you swing up and down. Sit at the back if you're really up for a thrill ride!

Enterprise

Spin up to the sky, then feel the rush of plummeting to the ground on this incredible thrill ride!

Nemesis

Fly over rivers of blood and rock, reaching G-forces greater than a space shuttle launch!

Oblivion

Face your fears. You know you shouldn't look down, but you won't be able to stop yourself!

Rita

Hold on to your eyeballs as you're catapulted from 0 to 100 kmph in 2.5 seconds!

Ripsaw

Take your seat aboard Ripsaw, and see if you're lucky enough to stay dry!

Submission

This mind-blowing thrill ride will see you rocking, rotating and leave you hanging vertically!

Best UK Theme Park - Winner

Awarded by British Trevel Awards 2011

Experience theme park thrills and white-knuckle spills like never before! Alton Tower’s theme park roller coaster thrill rides will get your adrenalin pumping while you spin in the air, make you face your fears whilst hanging above a vertical drop, and fly above the ground with G-forces greater than a space shuttle launch! If you like thrill rides, you’re in for a treat!

These roller coaster thrill rides will leave you weak at the knees with breathless excitement! Only the bravest thrill-seekers should dare to ride our fantastic new roller coaster rides at Alton Towers Theme Park Resort. Spins, turns, flips and even rides that have you ‘flying’ close to the ground, there’s a thrill ride for everyone at Alton Towers Resort!

Scary rides & exciting roller coasters - an amazing day out

Congo River Rapids

There's no escaping the splashes and sprays of the torrents of the Congo River

Duel - The Haunted House Strikes back

Prepare to do battle with ghosts and ghouls in this haunted roller coaster

Hex - The legend of the Towers

Journey deep inside the legendary towers, but be careful not to unearth the curse of the Chained Oak

Runaway Mine Train

Climb aboard the runaway train roller coaster. It twists and turns getting faster and faster

Sonic Spinball

Ping and spring around this pinball- themed roller coaster. Every ride is different, and it could be in any direction

The Flume

Climb into your bathtub, fly down drops and through waterfalls before finishing off in a power shower

Marauders Mayhem

Swirl and twirl with the barrels and beware your crewmates who can make the barrel spin faster

Battle Galleons

Embark on a mission and sail amidst shark infested waters to the pirate cove

Haunted Hollow

This spooky walk through is full of surprises... you need to keep your eyes peeled

If you want scary rides, then you’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re spinning down the scary river rapids on Congo River, or speeding on a runaway cart in Katanga Canyon, these scary rides will have you holding on for dear life and laughing out loud! Have fun on these scary rides in a safe and secure environment that the whole family can enjoy.

Experience adrenalin-pumping action like never before at Alton Towers Resort! These Scary thrill rides will take the whole family from scary pirate coves and spooky walks, to Alton Towers curses and Sonic Spinball thrills! Laugh and scare your way round Alton Towers Resort, and have the time of your life on our scary rides!

Amazing Alton Towers Resort attractions for all the family

Ice Age The 4D Experience

Watch your favourite characters like never before with our altra-cool 4-D experience!

Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE

Embark upon a mission of discovery beneath the wreckage of the galleon in Mutiny Bay attraction

Extraordinary Golf

Test your skills at Extraordinary Golf attraction located at the Splash Landings Hotel

Skyride

Take in jaw-dropping aerial views of the Theme Park, The Towers and the magnificent Gardens

The Gardens

Explore the beautiful, tranquil gardens at the Alton Towers Resort attraction

The Towers

Discover the amazing history of the Towers at the Alton Towers Resort

Live Shows

The theme park is bringing you more entertainment and attractions than ever

Meet Our Characters!

There are so many characters waiting to meet you at the Alton Towers Resort!

Alton Towers Resort has theme park attractions for the whole family, and with more live show attractions in 2011 than ever before, there’s something for everyone at Alton Towers! The Go!Go!Go! Show is an all-new kids attraction pop musical, guaranteed to get you dancing and singing! Our attractions go deep beneath the sea at our Mutiny Bay Sharkbait Reef attraction, all the way to the SkyRide attraction above the theme park!

Spend the day exploring the fantastic gardens, play crazy golf around some of Alton Towers’ theme park attractions and rides, and meet some of Alton Towers’ most famous characters as they walk around the park! These attractions will keep the whole family entertained and coming back for more!

Kids attractions and rides - great roller coaster fun & excitement

Driving School

Race around the roads and learn to drive at the quirky Driving School kids attraction

Twirling Toadstool

Glide through the air as you take your seat on this giant toadstool

Wobble World

The fun and excitement of Cloud Cuckoo Land has been extended into this amazing indoor play area

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Ride

Experience Charlie's journey into Willy Wonka's fantabulous world

Frog Hopper

Hop up and down on the fun Frog Hopper kids attraction roller coaster

Berry Bish Bash

Collect up foam balls before hiding out on the stairs and shooting

More attractions for kids

Even more amazing attractions to keep young ones enthralled and entertained

It’s not just scary rides and thrill rides at Alton Towers Resort, kids rides also offer great roller coaster fun and excitement! A kids theme park within the main park, Alton Towers has everything for kids including rides, shows, attractions and indoor play areas!

With enough kids rides to keep the little ones enthralled all day long and roller coaster attrations to keep everyone entertained, this kids theme park will excite their imagination and keep them entertained. Teach your kids to drive at the Peugeot Driving School, glide through the air on a giant toadstool, and experience Charlie’s journey on the Charlie and the Chocolate factory ride. All these kids rides, attractions, roller coasters and more are only available at Alton Towers Resort!