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Alton Towers

 
Start date
26 March 2012
End date
6 November 2012
Hours
Daily 10am-5pm/6pm, depending on season
Cost
£38; 4-11s £29; family ticket £27pp (discounts available with online bookings)
Address
Alton Towers Alton ST10 4DB
Telephone
+44 (0) 871 222 3330
Directions
By Road: easily accessible from the M1 and M6.
Nemesis, Alton Towers Resort. Courtesy of Alton Towers

Every couple of years or so a new Alton Towers ride is unveiled, bigger and better than the last, and the park's appeal lies in the number of such multi-million-pound, magnificent rollercoaster-style rides, each one uniquely different, but all united in their ability to provide maximum thrills.

Rides worth waiting for include Rita Queen of Speed - a must for any adrenalin junkie, where riders accelerate from 0-100kph in just 2.5 seconds! Oblivion is a face-first 60-metre vertical drop which subjects "lucky" punters to a force of 4.5G (more than astronauts experience at take-off). Then there's the sheer intensity and speed of Alton Towers' Nemesis (including four seconds of zero gravity), and the stomach-churning Ripsaw. Watch those knuckles whiten.

However, such rides are just one aspect of Alton Towers - there are also numerous attractions, rides and shows geared towards younger kids.

 

Other Events

 
  • Six Nations Championship: England

    25 Feb

    The annual Six Nations championship matches are the biggest of the year at Twickenham, attracting guaranteed 82,000 sell-out crowds and resuming international rivalries that have continued for decades. England welcome Wales and Ireland for matches in 2012.

  • Guildford Spring Music Festival

    18 Mar

    Held every two years, the Guildford Spring Music Festival is a week-long mix of performances, workshops, recitals and masterclasses. Many of the musicians, like co-president, tenor Philip Langridge CBE, are local with a zeal for promoting music in the city.

  • Reading Half Marathon

    01 Apr

    The Reading Half Marathon is a well-established race that winds its way around the town before ending inside the Madejski Stadium. It regularly attracts around 16,500 participants a year and features the GreenPark Challenge 2.8km family fun run.
  • Greys Court

    01 Apr

    The National Trust-owned Greys Court in Henley-on-Thames is a mainly Tudor house with a tower dating back to 1347. The grounds contain many interesting buildings, including a Tudor wheelhouse, an ornamental vegetable garden, a maze and an ice house.
  • Stonor Park

    04 Apr

    One of England's oldest manor houses, Stonor has been home to the same family for an astonishing 850 years. Set in extensive parkland, the house contains many fine artworks, while its sprawling grounds host special events throughout the year.
  • Mapledurham House and Watermill

    17 Apr

    Mapledurham Watermill is the last working mill on the River Thames and, along with the nearby stately home, is a popular tourist attraction. Tours of the property are available throughout the summer months.
  • Basildon Park

    22 Feb

    A honey-coloured Palladian mansion, Basildon Park is a National Trust property, with lovely parkland overlooking the Thames Valley. The 18th-century house has some notable plasterwork and an elegant staircase, as well as the unusual Octagon Room.
  • Beale Park

    22 Feb

    From small beginnings, the 350 acres of Beale Park have been transformed into a garden with nature trails, summer river cruises and a deer park. Most impressive is the aviary walkway where you can see a number of rare birds.