Latest Alton Towers Blog Posts

Lost Rides of Alton Towers: The Attractions Fans Still Remember
Remember Corkscrew, the Black Hole, Toyland Tours and the original Haunted House? Explore how Alton Towers' forgotten attractions helped shape today's park. Read more...
The Chained Oak and Hex: The Alton Towers Curse Explained
Is the Chained Oak curse real? Discover the legend that inspired Hex, where folklore ends and the documented history of Alton Towers begins. Read more...
Alton Towers Roller Coaster History: Corkscrew, Nemesis, Oblivion and Beyond
A decade-by-decade guide to the roller coasters that shaped Alton Towers, from Corkscrew in 1980 to Nemesis Reborn and the park's modern landmarks. Read more...
From Victorian Visitors to the Corkscrew: When Did Alton Towers Become a Theme Park?
The park did not begin in 1980. Trace Alton Towers from nineteenth-century garden visitors and early entertainment to the Corkscrew and modern theme park. Read more...
The Secret Gardens of Alton Towers: Fountains, Follies and Hidden History
Discover the historic gardens behind Alton Towers, from the Pagoda Fountain and Orangery to the Swiss Cottage and the story of the Earls of Shrewsbury. Read more...
The Talbots and the Towers: The Real Family Behind Alton Towers
Before roller coasters, Alton Towers was the extraordinary home of the Earls of Shrewsbury. Discover the family, architecture and real events behind the famous ruins. Read more...