Alton Towers

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Alton Towers has unveiled first-look drone footage of the "jaw-dropping" Nemesis Reborn rollercoaster set to open in days. (Photo: Alton Towers)

First-look footage of 'jaw-dropping' Nemesis Reborn at Alton Towers

The giant orange 'eye' has appeared is the latest Alton Towers promo for a new ride launch.

Alton Towers ride Nemesis Reborn launch date revealed

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Alton Towers launches summer sale with £14.50 tickets

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Alton Towers announces return of iconic ride after 8 year closure

Alton Towers has released details of the revamped Nemesis roller coaster

Alton Towers reveals new Nemesis track ahead of iconic coasters return

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First look at Alton Towers new creepy ride opening this weekend

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Alton Towers announces opening date for new ride opening this spring

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Alton Towers unveils new ‘hair-raising’ ride opening this year

Alton Towers announces closure of fan-favourite Nemesis rollercoaster

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A total of 10,000 tickets will be donated in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Alton Towers is offering free tickets to key workers - here’s who is eligible to...

Ever wondered what Alton Towers looks like completely empty? Now you know (Photo: SWNS)

This drone footage shows Alton Towers eerily empty as operators test the rides b...

The popular Edinburgh Dungeon is one of the many leisure attractions owned by Merlin. Picture: Ian Rutherford

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Warning: Whatsapp 'offer' of free Alton Towers tickets

Alton Towers' new Wicker Man rollercoaster will feature a six-storey flaming structure

Alton Towers' new Wicker Man rollercoaster to combine wood and fire

Alton Towers reveal new Â£16 million WOODEN rollercoaster

FILE PICTURE - Oblivion, Alton Towers theme park, Staffs. Passengers were escorted off the Oblivion ride at Alton Towers after it stopped at its highest possible point. Picture: SWNS

Alton Towers ride breakdown leaves passengers 180 feet in the air

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Tragedy on rollercoaster highlights safety changes

Accident victims Leah Washington and Joe Pugh outside Stafford Crown Court. Picture: PA

Alton Towers firm fined Â£5m after teens injured in rollercoaster crash

The Smiler at Alton Towers. Picture; West Midlands Ambulance Service

Alton Towers engineer '˜felt pressure' to give ride the all clear

Nine people were injured after the Tsunami ride derailed at M&Ds theme park in June. Picture: John Devlin

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Merlin Entertainments could be ejected from the Footsie 100. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Alton Towers owner faces ejection from FTSE 100 index

Five children hurt on way to Alton Towers

Scots pupils hurt in crash on way to Alton Towers

Sixteen people were injured, five of them seriously, in the accident on The Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers in June. Picture: SWNS

Human error caused Alton Towers rollercoaster crash

Alton Towers in Staffordshire, scene of the rollercoaster crash which led to two women having their legs amputated. Picture: PA

Alton Towers owner warns of £50m loss after crash

Martin Flanagan. Picture: Fiona Hanson

Comment: Alton Towers a case of short–term pain

Alton Towers' profits have dropped after last month's accident. Picture: PA

MONDAY MARKET CLOSE: Merlin loses sparkle on profit alert

Vicky Balch was one of five people seriously injured when the Smiler ride collided with an empty carriage on June 2. Picture: PA

Alton Towers crash: Second victim has leg amputated

Leah Washington has suffered an amputation above the left knee after the accident at Alton Towers. Picture: Rossparry.co.uk

Alton Towers crash girl, 17, has leg amputated

The scene at Alton Towers as four teenagers have suffered serious leg injuries in a collision between two carriages on the amusement park's Smiler rollercoaster. Picture: PA/Twitter

Alton Towers accident: Two named among 16 hurt

Four people are seriously injured following the accident on the Smiler

16 involved in Alton Towers roller coaster collision

Project managers Cara Jones and Phil Richards on the dig at King George V Park in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Picture: Hemedia

Victorian ‘Alton Towers’ rediscovered in Edinburgh

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Genuine Willy Wonka bars, as made by Nestle. Picture: PA

Scots shopkeeper fined for selling fake Wonka bars

The Smiler features the most loops in any roller-coaster in the world. Picture: Alton Towers

Travel: Alton Towers theme park

The Smiler rollercoaster has been closed due to technical issues four times since opening in May 2013. Picture: PA

Alton Towers ride shut after wheels hit passengers
A NEW £18 million rollercoaster at Alton Towers was closed yesterday after its wheels fell off and hit passengers riding in the front carriage.

In addition to the Edinburgh Dungeon, Merlin operates 99 attractions in 22 countries. Picture: Contributed

Alton Towers owner unveils float to raise £200m

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Gail Porter takes the plunge on ride

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Theme park says bye to squirrels

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