Alton Towers (English Wikipedia)

"Gardens and Grounds". Alton Towers Memories. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
"Alton Towers Park Railway". Alton Towers Memories. p. 8. Archived from the original on 8 April 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2018.

archive.today

"The Secret Weapons – Developing the Magic". towerstimes.co.uk. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2015.

bbc.co.uk

news.bbc.co.uk

"Dubai firm buys Tussauds". BBC News. 23 March 2005. Retrieved 13 July 2006.
"Tussauds firm bought in £1bn deal". BBC News. 23 March 2005. Retrieved 13 July 2006.
"Tussauds firm bought in £1bn deal". BBC News. 5 March 2007. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
"Alton Towers sold in £622m deal". BBC News. 17 July 2007. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Alton Towers offers refund". 3 June 2003. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Theme park allowed to make noise". BBC News. 23 March 2007. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Fireworks go-ahead for theme park". BBC News. 14 October 2005. Retrieved 13 July 2006.
"Park investigates ride failure". BBC News. 30 June 2004. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Blaze at Alton Towers theme park". BBC News. 29 October 2007. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Crews tackle fire at theme park". BBC News. 22 July 2009. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Dozens hurt on Alton Towers ride". BBC News. 20 July 2006. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Fun park 'makes too much noise'". BBC News. 2 August 2004. Retrieved 28 October 2024.

bbc.co.uk

"Alton Towers confirms spa closure". BBC News. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Smiler crash: Alton Towers operator Merlin fined £5m". BBC News. 27 September 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2024.

bbc.com

"Alton Towers crash due to 'human error'". BBC News. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Alton Towers operator fined £5m". BBC News. 27 September 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2024.

birminghammail.co.uk

Chamberlain, Zoe (17 October 2019). "Alton Towers to open new 'World of David Walliams' attraction". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
Wollaston, Steve (12 October 2019). "A look at the Alton Towers rollercoasters that time forgot". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
Wollaston, Steve (31 October 2017). "Alton Towers reveals plans for Scarefest 2017 with a new addition". Retrieved 28 October 2024.

blooloop.com

"Ray Barratt (1931 to 2020): a life in attractions". Blooloop. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
Mitchell, Bea (13 January 2025). "Alton Towers unveils new Toxicator thrill ride for this year". Blooloop. Retrieved 13 January 2025.

business-live.co.uk

Watson, Laura (6 April 2021). "Alton Towers ready for big 2021 after rollercoaster year". Business Live. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Alton Towers turns to Islam and gay markets". Birmingham Post. 3 July 2006. Retrieved 28 October 2024.

cityam.com

Bambrough, Billy (27 September 2016). "Alton Towers owner Merlin just got slapped with a £5m fine". Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Alton Towers owner and multi-millionaire Nick Leslau on the "constipated" property market and that rollercoaster tragedy | City A.M." Archived from the original on 25 October 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2017.

coasterpedia.net

"Oblivion (Alton Towers) – Coasterpedia – the Roller Coaster and Flat Ride Wiki". Retrieved 28 October 2024.
Galactica – Coasterpedia – the Roller Coaster and Flat Ride Wiki. Ride Rater. 17 March 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Rocket (Furuvik) – Coasterpedia – The Roller Coaster and Flat Ride Wiki". coasterpedia.net. Retrieved 21 August 2023.

easier.com

"Coming soon … the first 'drive of your life'". easier.com. 10 July 2006. Retrieved 13 July 2006.

echo-news.co.uk

Tatum, Kris (3 November 2020). "Alton Towers to close indefinitely from November 5 (What to do if you have a booking)". Echo. Retrieved 28 October 2024.

expressandstar.com

"Neighbours launch new High Court fight against Alton Towers". Express and Star. 17 November 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2024.

garmendale.co.uk

"Aerial Roundabout System | The QuadStar | Garmendale". Garmendale UK. Archived from the original on 27 June 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2018.

guinnessworldrecords.com

"CBeebies' Igglepiggle unfurls world's largest polar fleece blanket at Alton Towers for Guinness World Records title". Guinness World Records. 27 May 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2023.

historicengland.org.uk

"ALTON TOWERS". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
"Alton Towers and attached garden walls and gatehouse". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 19 December 2024.

home.blog

missionthemepark.home.blog

"Rita – Alton Towers Review". Mission Theme Park. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2024.

iaapa.org

"International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions". IAAPA. January 2009. Retrieved 28 May 2013.

judiciary.uk

"Regina (HSE) v Merlin Attractions Operations Limited Sentencing Remarks" (PDF). September 2016.

leisureopportunities.co.uk

Walker, Tom (14 August 2023). "Alton Towers founder and attractions industry legend, John Broome CBE, dies aged 80 | Leisure Opportunities news". leisureopportunities.co.uk. Retrieved 28 October 2024.

lxireit.com

"Theme Parks Portfolio". LXi REIT Plc. Retrieved 19 December 2023.

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Connolly, Justin (15 October 2016). "Travel review: Alton Towers Scarefest 2016". Retrieved 28 October 2024.

metro.co.uk

"Rides evacuated after Alton Towers power cut | Metro News". Metro. UK. 13 April 2010. Retrieved 9 April 2013.

oneofthethree.com

"Alton Towers – 4th July 1992". One of the Three. 4 July 1992. Retrieved 9 June 2022.

rcdb.com

"Nemesis – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Oblivion – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Galactica – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Spinball Whizzer – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Rita – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Th13teen – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Smiler – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Record Holders". Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Wicker Man – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Galactica – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Nemesis Reborn – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Oblivion – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". rcdb.com.
"Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)".
"Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". rcdb.com.
"Rita – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Runaway Mine Train – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Runaway Mine Train – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Spinball Whizzer – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Smiler – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Th13teen – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Wicker Man – Alton Towers (Alton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
Marden, Duane. "Mini Apple". RCDB. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
Marden, Duane. "Black Hole". RCDB. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
"Gold Rush – Family Park (Monts, Centre-Val de Loire, France)". RCDB. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
Marden, Duane. "Alton Mouse". RCDB. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
Marden, Duane. "Thunderlooper". RCDB. Retrieved 10 February 2016.

riderater.co.uk

Black Hole site plans confirmed for SW7 at Alton Towers. RideRater. 21 December 2011. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
"Alton Towers Noise trial set for go ahead". Ride Rater. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2024.

stokesentinel.co.uk

Elliott, Louise (4 August 2023). "Mastermind behind Alton Towers theme park dies". Stoke on Trent Live. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
Dimmer, Sam; Parker, Hayley (21 August 2023). "Alton Towers drops huge hint on new top secret £12.5m ride". Stoke on Trent Live. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
Parker, Hayley (20 June 2018). "Dull, boring and lacking the Alton Towers magic". Stoke on Trent Live. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
Parker, Hayley; Ashdown, Kerry (15 February 2024). "Alton Towers unveils secretive plans for new towering 60ft attraction". Stoke on Trent Live. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
Vigar, Tom (25 January 2023). "Dates NHS workers get money off at Alton Towers with £19 tickets". Stoke on Trent Live. Retrieved 28 October 2024.

telegraph.co.uk

"Merlin conjures up leaseback deal". The Daily Telegraph. London. 18 July 2007. Retrieved 28 October 2024.

theguardian.com

"Alton Towers owner fined £5m over Smiler rollercaster crash". The Guardian. 27 September 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
Ward, David (3 August 2004). "Oblivion a thrill too far for Alton Towers". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 October 2024.

themeparkguide.co.uk

"Project Ocean Plans Approved New Flat Ride Coming Soon | Theme Park Guide". themeparkguide.co.uk. Retrieved 5 June 2024.

themeparktourist.com

"Project Ocean: Construction Continues on New Permanent Flat Ride at Alton Towers, A Top Spin Is Expected!". themeparktourist.com. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
"Alton Towers Gets Planning Application Approved For New £12.5 Million Indoor Coaster "Project Horizon"". Theme Park Tourist. 20 February 2023. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.

thisisstaffordshire.co.uk

Machnik, Stef (28 June 2010). "ALTON Towers says it has not ruled out holding more music concerts after successfully playing host to pop superstar Pink". This is Staffordshire. Archived from the original on 4 September 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
"JLS, McFly and The Saturdays to perform at Alton Towers". This is Staffordshire. 16 February 2011. Archived from the original on 21 August 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2013.

towersalmanac.com

"History of the Towers". Alton Towers Almanac. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
Wardley, John. "The creation of Nemesis". Alton Towers Almanac. Retrieved 31 May 2015.

towersnerd.com

"SW6 Revealed: TH13TEEN". Towers Nerd. Archived from the original on 5 June 2010. Retrieved 1 December 2009.

towersstreet.com

"Adventure Land". towersstreet.com. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
"Sharkbait Reef By SEALIFE – Theme Park – Your premier Alton Towers guide". towersstreet.com. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
"Enchanted Village – Construction Archive – Your premier Alton Towers guide". towersstreet.com. Retrieved 11 January 2024.

towerstimes.co.uk

Lewis. "Mini Apple Coaster – TowersTimes – Alton Towers Resort from another point of view!". TowersTimes. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
Lewis. "Black Hole". TowersTimes. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
Lewis. "4 Man Bob – TowersTimes – Alton Towers Resort from another point of view!". TowersTimes. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
Lewis. "Alton Mouse – TowersTimes – Alton Towers Resort from another point of view!". TowersTimes. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
Lewis. "The Beast – TowersTimes – Alton Towers Resort from another point of view!". TowersTimes. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
Lewis. "Thunder Looper – TowersTimes – Alton Towers Resort from another point of view!". TowersTimes. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
"Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE". TowersTimes. Retrieved 25 March 2020.

old.towerstimes.co.uk

"The Secret Weapons – Developing the Magic". towerstimes.co.uk. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2015.

twitter.com

"Reply to user @Ev_Jay". Alton Towers official Twitter account. 17 March 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2019. Galactica no longer features VR due to guest feedback regarding their experience on the ride.
Resort, Alton Towers (29 May 2020). "pic.twitter.com/XDsayM8ONk". @altontowers. Retrieved 29 May 2020.

uttoxeter-news.co.uk

Moody, Jenny (10 May 2013). "Smiler smashes Guinness World Record". Uttoxeter Advertiser. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2013.

washingtonpost.com

Cho, David (6 March 2007). "Blackstone Buys Madame Tussauds Chain". The Washington Post. Retrieved 28 October 2024.

web.archive.org

Kelsall, Dr Gary J. "Railway Excursions". Alton Towers Heritage. Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
"Gardens and Grounds". Alton Towers Memories. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
Kelsall, Gary J. "The Birth of the Modern Park". altontowers.com. Alton Towers. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
Moody, Jenny (10 May 2013). "Smiler smashes Guinness World Record". Uttoxeter Advertiser. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
"Aerial Roundabout System | The QuadStar | Garmendale". Garmendale UK. Archived from the original on 27 June 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
"Alton Towers Park Railway". Alton Towers Memories. p. 8. Archived from the original on 8 April 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
Machnik, Stef (28 June 2010). "ALTON Towers says it has not ruled out holding more music concerts after successfully playing host to pop superstar Pink". This is Staffordshire. Archived from the original on 4 September 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
"JLS, McFly and The Saturdays to perform at Alton Towers". This is Staffordshire. 16 February 2011. Archived from the original on 21 August 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
"SW6 Revealed: TH13TEEN". Towers Nerd. Archived from the original on 5 June 2010. Retrieved 1 December 2009.
"2017". Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
"Alton Towers Gets Planning Application Approved For New £12.5 Million Indoor Coaster "Project Horizon"". Theme Park Tourist. 20 February 2023. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
"Alton Towers owner and multi-millionaire Nick Leslau on the "constipated" property market and that rollercoaster tragedy | City A.M." Archived from the original on 25 October 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2017.