Alton Towers

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.

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.

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Category:Theme parks in the United Kingdom
Category:1980 establishments in England
Category:Buildings and structures in Staffordshire