Fans are gutted Alton Towers is closing its oldest ride, with a new one set to take its place. The theme park’s The Blade first opened in 1980 as the Pirate Ship, however, the theme park has confirmed it has now closed for good and shall not return next year. Instead, it will be replaced […]

1 year ago

It’s coming this week. Alton Towers has today revealed jaw-dropping drone footage showcasing every twist and nerve-shredding turn of their upgraded attraction, Nemesis Reborn. The coaster opens to the public for the first time this weekend following an 18-month transformation. Thrill seekers will be able to experience the new ride from Saturday 16th March, and […]

2 years ago

Alton Towers has announced when an upgraded version of one of its most popular rides will be opening. Opening in 1994, Nemesis was one of the theme park’s most iconic attractions and was famous for being Europe’s first inverted rollercoaster. However it was closed down to undergo extensive upgrades, including the 716-metre long track being […]

2 years ago

End of an era … for now! One of the most popular rollercoaster rides at Alton Towers is closing for an “exciting revamp”, the theme park says. Nemesis, more famed for its corkscrews and speeds of up to 50mph, will be closing on 6 November, because of the “beast’s abnormal behaviour”. It will return in […]

3 years ago

They had to walk 65ft back to the ground in 40C heat An unfortunate group of adrenaline junkies became stranded at the top of the Alton Towers ride Oblivion, and had to walk all the way back to ground level on one of the hottest days in British history. While many chose to do as […]

3 years ago

Ride Nemesis for an entire year. The perfect Christmas present Alton Towers is getting onboard with the Black Friday madness by announcing that it will be selling a season pass to the park next year for just £55 – the same price as an on-the-day ticket. The pass will allow you to visit over 50 of the park’s […]

7 years ago