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