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Alton Towers

Big rides among gardens, woodland and historic grounds.

A destination resort in Staffordshire where headline roller coasters sit among gardens, wooded paths and the remains of a historic estate.

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On-ride video thumbnail of The Smiler.On-ride video still
LOCATION Staffordshire, England
COUNTRYUnited Kingdom
IN THIS INDEX43 listed attractions
COASTERS / DARK RIDES10
ON-RIDE VIDEOS8
HEIGHT FIGURES8

MAP

Alton Towers map

Park grounds on OpenStreetMap, plus a link to the operator’s guest map.

The theme park sits in themed areas around the historic house and gardens, with Forbidden Valley, X-Sector and Dark Forest holding most of the big coasters. The hotels, waterpark and parking are on the wider resort map.

OpenStreetMap view of Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England. Use the official guest map for the illustrated land layout.

Official park mapLarger OpenStreetMap

WAIT TIMES

Current queues at Alton Towers

Live waits for rides we can match. Figures update about every five minutes.

RideStatusWaitUpdated
The Furchester Hotel Live ShowOpenWalk onUpdated 1 minute ago
Altonville Mine Tours: Tiny's RevengeClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Amigos in the AfterlifeClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Andy’s Adventures Dinosaur DigClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Battle GalleonsClosed—Updated 2026-10-27
Big Fun ShowtimeClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Bluey the Ride: Here Come The Grannies!Closed—Updated 1 minute ago
Bugbie-Go-RoundClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Burial GroundsClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Congo River RapidsClosed—Updated 2026-10-27
Cuckoo Cars Driving SchoolClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Dark HollowClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Edge of the ForestClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
GalacticaClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Gangsta Granny: The RideClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Get Set Go Tree Top AdventureClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Go Jetters Vroomster Zoom RideClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Haunted HollowClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Heave HoClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Hex - The Legend of the TowersClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Hey Duggee’s Big Adventure BadgeClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
In The Night Garden Magical Boat RideClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
JoJo & Gran Gran At HomeClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Justin's House Pie-O-Matic FactoryClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Marauder's MayhemClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Nemesis RebornClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Nemesis Sub-TerraClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
OblivionClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Octonauts Rollercoaster AdventureClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Peter Rabbit Hippity HopClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Raj’s Bouncy Bottom BurpClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
RitaClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Runaway Mine TrainClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFEClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Something Special Sensory GardenClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Spinball WhizzerClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
TH13TEENClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
The Curse at Alton ManorClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
The GardensClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
The Royal CarouselClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
The SmilerClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
ToxicatorClosed—Updated 1 minute ago
Wicker ManClosed—Updated 1 minute ago

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ABOUT THIS PARK

What is listed for Alton Towers

Alton Towers is in Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom. A destination resort in Staffordshire where headline roller coasters sit among gardens, wooded paths and the remains of a historic estate.

This index lists 43 rides and attractions. 10 are categorised as coasters or dark rides rather than general attractions. 8 currently have an on-ride YouTube video attached.

8 listings include a height minimum. The tallest listed minimum here is 140 cm / 55 in for Galactica. Confirm every rule on the official Alton Towers site before you travel.

Names visitors usually open first include Galactica, Nemesis Reborn, Oblivion, Rita, and Runaway Mine Train.

ALTON TOWERS

Headline rides

Rides with a POV, published specs or a coaster/dark-ride listing.

RideTypeHeight min.POV
GalacticaFlying coaster140 cm / 55 inYes
Nemesis RebornInverted coaster140 cm / 55 inYes
OblivionSteel coaster140 cm / 55 inYes
RitaLaunch coaster140 cm / 55 inYes
Runaway Mine TrainSteel coaster90 cm / 35 inYes
TH13TEENSteel coaster120 cm / 47 inYes
The SmilerSteel coaster140 cm / 55 inYes
Wicker ManWooden coaster120 cm / 47 inYes
Hex - The Legend of the TowersDark rideCheck park—
The Curse at Alton ManorDark rideCheck park—

HEIGHT

Listed minimums

Height checker
RideMinimumType
Galactica140 cm / 55 inFlying coaster
Nemesis Reborn140 cm / 55 inInverted coaster
Oblivion140 cm / 55 inSteel coaster
Rita140 cm / 55 inLaunch coaster
The Smiler140 cm / 55 inSteel coaster
TH13TEEN120 cm / 47 inSteel coaster
Wicker Man120 cm / 47 inWooden coaster
Runaway Mine Train90 cm / 35 inSteel coaster

ALTON TOWERS

Rides and attractions

Each name opens its own ride page. On-ride video is embedded when we have a verified YouTube POV.

On-ride video thumbnail of Galactica.On-ride video

Alton Towers Flying coaster

Galactica

Galactica is listed as a flying coaster at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom.

75 km/h max speedOpened 2002Approx. 24 years
Ride guide YouTube
On-ride video thumbnail of Nemesis Reborn.On-ride video

Alton Towers Inverted coaster

Nemesis Reborn

Nemesis Reborn is the inverted coaster in Forbidden Valley: riders hang beneath the track as the train dives through a rocky cutting and the trees around it.

80 km/h max speedOpened 1994Approx. 32 years
Ride guide YouTube
On-ride video thumbnail of Oblivion.On-ride video

Alton Towers Steel coaster

Oblivion

Oblivion is Alton Towers’ vertical-drop coaster: a B&M dive machine that holds the train over a 87-degree drop into a tunnel, then runs a short, fast course in X-Sector.

110 km/h max speedOpened 1998Approx. 28 years
Ride guide YouTube
On-ride video thumbnail of Rita.On-ride video

Alton Towers Launch coaster

Rita

Rita is the launch coaster in Dark Forest: an Intamin hydraulic launch that throws the train to 100 km/h, then runs a short, low course through the trees.

100 km/h max speedOpened 2005Approx. 21 years
Ride guide YouTube
On-ride video thumbnail of TH13TEEN.On-ride video

Alton Towers Steel coaster

TH13TEEN

TH13TEEN is a family-thrill coaster in Dark Forest that rides like a mine train until the indoor drop-track finale.

67 km/h max speedOpened 2010Approx. 16 years
Ride guide YouTube
On-ride video thumbnail of The Smiler.On-ride video

Alton Towers Steel coaster

The Smiler

The Smiler is Alton Towers’ inversion-heavy steel coaster in X-Sector, built around a tight layout rather than a tall lift hill.

85 km/h max speedOpened 2013Approx. 13 years
Ride guide YouTube
On-ride video thumbnail of Wicker Man.On-ride video

Alton Towers Wooden coaster

Wicker Man

Wicker Man is the wooden coaster in Dark Forest, running through a full-size wicker figure and the trees around it rather than a bare wooden out-and-back.

71 km/h max speedOpened 2018Approx. 8 years
Ride guide YouTube
Ride page

Alton Towers Attraction

Heave Ho

Heave Ho is a listed attraction at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Ride guide
Ride page

Alton Towers Attraction

Toxicator

Toxicator is a listed attraction at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Ride guide

Ride lists are a local snapshot. Supported parks use ThemeParks.wiki; other names come from operators. Thumbnails are YouTube stills from linked on-ride videos from the last three years where we have them. Specs are rounded published figures. Always check the park for today’s opening times, height rules and closures.

FAQ

Alton Towers questions

Where is Alton Towers?

Alton Towers is in Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom.

How many rides are listed for Alton Towers?

This directory currently lists 43 rides and attractions, including 10 coasters or dark rides.

Does Alton Towers have on-ride videos here?

Yes. 8 rides have a verified YouTube on-ride video on Alton Towers pages in this index.

What height requirements are listed for Alton Towers?

This index currently lists a minimum for 8 attractions, from 90 cm up to 140 cm. Operator rules can change.

Where can I get a map of Alton Towers?

This park page includes an OpenStreetMap view of the grounds and a link to the official Alton Towers map. Guest maps change, so use the operator’s version on the day.

Does this page show wait times for Alton Towers?

Yes. When Queue-Times.com has a live feed for Alton Towers, this page and matching ride pages show current waits. Figures update about every five minutes and can be delayed or wrong.

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