Alton Towers

Alton Towers has to be one of the best days out in the country. It has something for all members of the family at all different ages. Alton towers has to be the most reconized theme park in the country. Getting there Is pretty easy realy. Many coach companys run trips to alton towers as it is so well known and visited. Going by car its very easy. There are sign posts leading you to the park from all major motorways and from anywhere near by within about a 30 mile radas. Once you are there you need to park, parking is easy to find at alton towers. there is loads of parking in the area and only cost's £4 for the whole day. However dont get your ...

When thinking of Alton Towers it's very easy to think of Nemesis - the greatest ride in the world, Oblivion - the shortest ride in the world, Rita - the fastest ride in the world (probably not but possibly taking on Oblivion for the shortest) and The Corkscrew - the ricketiest ride in the world. But what is all too often overlooked is what lies next to this fantastic theme park - and that is a brilliant Cariba Creek Waterpark. When looking at how I could spend a day off a couple of weeks ago, I was perusing the InterWeb and happened upon the Alton Towers website where i took a look at ticket prices (annual pass - £66!). What I also spotted was the Waterpark ...

***HISTORY*** There is far to much that has happened over the years at Alton to write it all down here. Plus there are some fabulous websites, which I shall add at the end where you can find out all about the history, legends and stories from days gone by. So I'll just quickly bring you up to date. The Towers spent many years being passed down the Talbot family, who were all the Earls of Shrewsbury. 15th Earl of Shrewsbury, Charles saw huge potential in the estate and work began immediately and lakes and pools were dug around the grounds. His vision was for the grounds of the house to become one of the best gardens in Britain. Charles died in 1827, but his ...