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Alton Towers

British

/ ˈɒltən /

noun

a 19th-century Gothic Revival mansion with extensive gardens in NW central England, in Staffordshire: site of a large amusement park

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Terri, 35, from Stoke-on-Trent, said her family would not be able to visit Alton Towers as a result of the new restrictions.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Hannah, 45, from Yorkshire, and her son Eren, 15, often book their holidays to stay near Alton Towers and spend a few days in the theme park.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

"We wouldn't be able to go to Alton Towers because we couldn't run the risk of big queues," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Its major theme parks have hosted Halloween events, like Scarefest at Alton Towers and Fright Nights at Thorpe Park, since 2002.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

His birthday at Alton Towers was canceled, Gavin Coley’s eyes sunk into his skull a few millimeters, and a year later his parents got divorced.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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