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The lost theme park a short trip from Greater Manchester that delighted 80s and 90s kids

American Adventure owned by Granada ultimately wasn't as successful as its nearby rival Alton Towers

Manchester Evening News · Sep 29, 2022

Alton Towers to close iconic Nemesis rollercoaster from November - but it will be back

Alton Towers has announced it will be closing iconic ride Nemesis from November 2022 - but it's not all bad news for thrill-seekers

Daily Mirror · Sep 21, 2022

Singalongs and sausages as Oktoberfest brings even more family fun to Alton Towers

The fun-filled Bavarian festival is back with a jam-packed programme of entertainment

Manchester Evening News · Sep 21, 2022

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Alton Towers fans given shock six week notice of Nemesis ride closure

Was Europe's first inverted rollercoaster and opened in 1994

Wales Online · Sep 21, 2022

Alton Towers fans shocked by closure of one of its most popular roller coasters

The ride will shut in November

Manchester Evening News · Sep 21, 2022

Thieving care manager stole money meant for residents' Alton Towers trip

Stephen Gains sobbed in court today as he was sentenced for stealing money he was trusted to spend on behalf of vulnerable care residents

Liverpool Echo · Sep 20, 2022

Alton Towers announces it will close for Queen's funeral as visitors slam 'short notice'

A number of shops, supermarkets and attractions have announced they will close as a mark of respect but some who had stays booked at the theme park have criticised the decision

Wales Online · Sep 13, 2022

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Oktoberfest at Alton Towers - ticket information, food, beer prices and everything else you need to know

Those looking to spend the day at the fun-filled Bavarian festival can expect a jam-packed programme of entertainment, food and drink

Manchester Evening News · Sep 12, 2022

Alton Towers named UK's best value theme park for families - see the full list

Alton Towers, Legoland, Flamingo Land, Drayton Manor and Paultons are some of the best value UK theme parks according to recent rankings

Daily Mirror · Sep 7, 2022

How to get cheap tickets for Alton Towers Oktoberfest, Scarefest and Christmas events

Alton Towers Resort have revealed their fun-filled programme of events for Autumn and Winter

Manchester Evening News · Aug 25, 2022

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Nottingham Post · Aug 16, 2022

$How to take the kids to Alton Towers, Legoland and more for fraction of the price with Tesco deal$

How to take the kids to Alton Towers, Legoland and more for fraction of the price with Tesco deal

The supermarket offers customers the chance to use their Clubcard vouchers towards the cost of a theme park visit

Chronicle Live · Aug 3, 2022

The best Tesco Clubcard summer theme park offers including Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Legoland

Collecting Tesco Clubcard points can help fund a family day

Nottingham Post · Aug 3, 2022

Alton Towers giving away 100s of prizes this summer including fast track and hotel break

The theme park has just opened three new attractions at CBeebies Land

Nottingham Post · Aug 1, 2022

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Nottingham Post · Jul 28, 2022

Alton Towers emergency as visitor left 'dangling from fence' while attempting to escape queue

A spokesperson confirmed medical assistance arrived on site

Daily Mirror · Jul 27, 2022

Alton Towers visitor left dangling from fence trying to escape rollercoaster queue

The guest, who is thought to have been in his late teens, had been queueing for the Rita rollercoaster - an air ambulance had to come and take it him to hospital, his injuries are not believed to be serious

Liverpool Echo · Jul 26, 2022

Man seen 'dangling' from fence at Alton Towers after trying to leave queue

The visitor had apparently changed his mind about going on the rollercoaster

Daily Mirror · Jul 25, 2022

Family days out 'can cost 20% more than a year ago' as 'children face missing out'

Figures released by shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell found that family tickets to some UK attractions have risen by a whopping £40 since last summer

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Nottingham Post · Jul 20, 2022

Alton Towers visitors forced to climb down from Oblivion as ride stops before 180ft drop

This was amid record breaking UK temperatures

Daily Mirror · Jul 20, 2022

Alton Towers visitors climb down Oblivion rollercoaster as ride stops before 180ft drop

Park-goers were snapped being led down from the world's first vertical rollercoaster as temperatures at the Staffordshire theme park reached a scorching 37C on Tuesday

Daily Record · Jul 20, 2022

Alton Tower guests left stranded at 180ft on Oblivion ride on UK’s hottest day

Guests were pictured being led down from the vertical drop ride as the temperatures reach 37C at the Staffordshire theme park.

Liverpool Echo · Jul 19, 2022

Alton Towers visitors forced to climb down from Oblivion as ride stops before 180ft drop

People were photographed being led down after a stoppage on the world's first vertical drop rollercoaster

Manchester Evening News · Jul 3, 2022

James Come Home - and Manchester goes wild in the sunshine

30 years since their famous Alton Towers gig, James performed the same setlist but with a fair few surprises

Manchester Evening News · Jul 1, 2022

James at Castlefield Bowl - stage times, support, setlist, parking and how to get there

A sold out crowd will watch James Come Home at Castlefield Bowl on Saturday night - here's everything you need to know about the gig

Liverpool Echo · Jun 28, 2022

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