Alton Towers was forced to close a ride after a visitor reported an "object" falling from a rollercoaster. The theme park launched an investigation after the incident on Saturday. A source claimed ...

They put the Mini Electric, Honda E, and Vauxhall Corsa against each other to see which one would come out on top. - Alton Towers: A Rollercoaster Year will be featured on Channel 4 at 10.15 ...

Queues for an Alton Towers rollercoaster in 1991 (Image: Mirrorpix) Nemesis Sub-Terra. A short-lived companion ride for the Nemesis rollercoaster, this ran from 2012 to 2015.

Thousands upon thousands of people have been hopping over the border into Staffordshire to enjoy Alton Towers over the years. The estate became a bonafide theme park in 1980 and established itself ...

Thunder Looper. During its six-year stint at Alton Towers, Thunder Looper attracted huge crowds all eager to have a turn on the 53mph thriller. However, the ride did come with its own controversy.

Eddie the Eagle at Alton Towers on The Beast on March 26, 1988 (Image: Mirrorpix). The Beast was once the largest rollercoaster in the UK when it first opened years ago.

During its six-year stint at Alton Towers, Thunder Looper attracted huge crowds all eager to have a turn on the 53mph thriller. However, the ride did come with its own controversy.

Alton Towers was forced to close a ride after a visitor reported an "object" falling from a rollercoaster. The theme park launched an investigation after the incident on Saturday. A source claimed ...