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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However, major holiday providers including Butlin's, Hilton, Travelodge, and the owner of Alton Towers theme park have told the government its proposals would drain money from local businesses.

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Critics say the firm, which runs attractions including Alton Towers in Staffordshire and Thorpe Park in Surrey, will be unfairly targeting those with a hidden disability.

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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.

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

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Emma Camp, 38, from Wolverhampton enjoys visits to Alton Towers and Thorpe Park, but gets anxiety in large crowds.

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