Laughs and Fun Frights Rides
Park Area: Katanga Canyon
Category: Rollercoaster
Ride Type: Steel - sit down
Manufacturer: Mack
First Opened: 1992
Min Height: 1.1m
Ride Time: 1:50
G-Force: 2g
Ride Speed: 22.4mph
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Runaway Mine Train
A firm family favourite — hop aboard this rogue railway for a thrill that everyone can enjoy!
Sonic Spinball
Rock out with that awesome hedgehog on Sonic Spinball at Alton Towers. Break the sound barrier to awesome tunes and test the limit with its amazing drops and spins!
Park Area: Katanga Canyon
Category: Family attraction
Ride Type: River rapids
Manufacturer: Intamin
First Opened: 1986
Min Height: 0.9m
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Congo River Rapids
The perfect attraction, come rain or shine, so prepare for a soaking! The Congo River Rapids with its sights, sounds and plenty of splashes make it an ideal ride for all the family!
Park Area: Gloomy Wood
Category: Family attraction
Ride Type: Ghost train - shoot 'em up
Manufacturer: Mack
First Opened: 2003
Min Height: 0.9m
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Duel
In this haunted house, beware of the ghoulish ghosts who make it their mission to go bump in the night! Load your very own laser gun and blast your way through the supernatural pests and demonic menaces to compete for the highest score.
Park Area: Katanga Canyon
Category: Family attraction
Ride Type: Log flume
Manufacturer: Mack
First Opened: 2003
Min Height: 0.9m
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The Flume
Found in Katanga Canyon, The Flume takes bathtime to exciting and new extremes. With ducks and plenty of splashing be sure to have a change of clothes back at your hotel, because you're sure to get a soaking!
Park Area: Gloomy Wood
Category: Family attraction
Manufacturer: Tussauds Studios
First Opened: 2007
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Haunted Hollow
During your Alton Towers family break, be sure to venture into the Gloomy Wood for a terrifying trip to Haunted Hollow. Jam-packed with spooky treats and scary surprises this brilliant attraction may not be suitable for small children or those of a nervous disposition.
Hex - The Legend of the Towers
Steeped in mystery and madness, Hex - The Legend of the Towers takes history to a bizarre and creepy new level. The story behind the curse of the Chained Oak is told within the gothic setting of Alton Towers with magical special effects that will leave you bewildered!
Park Area: Mutiny Bay
Category: Adventure
Ride Type: Interactive
Min Height: You must be at least 0.9m to ride. If you are under 1.1m you must ride with an adult (18+).m
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Battle Galleons
Avast, me hearties! This journey through the treacherous waters at high-tide is only for the stout of heart! Brave Battle Galleons at Alton Towers, and be sure to keep an eye out for those sharks!
Park Area: Mutiny Bay
Category: Family
Min Height: You must be at least 0.9m to ride. If you are under 1.1m you must ride with an adult (18+). m
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Marauders Mayhem
Shiver me timbers! There's not a teacup in sight on Marauder Mayhem, the explosive ride for all the family to enjoy! Control the speed of your own barrel and go fast or faster...
Park Area: Katanga Canyon
Category: Family Attraction
Min Height: You must be at least 1.2m to ride.m
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Twirling Toadstool
Prepare to have a whirl on this fairground fungus, with seats that swing you high above Cloud Cuckoo Land, affording you excellent views across the Park. Perfect for family fun, this thrill-filled flight on a magical mushroom is sure to delight as it sweeps you to new heights.
Park Area: Katanga Canyon
Category: Family Attraction
Min Height: Young children must ride with an adult (18+)m
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SkyRide
Be amazed and astounded as you take a bird's eye view of the entire park in a multi-coloured gondola with the Alton Towers SkyRide. Please note that on selected days in 2013, the SkyRide may be closed.
Extraordinary Golf
No family break would be complete without some Extraordinary Golf — pure outdoor family fun during your Alton Towers break. So grab your caddy and putt your way around a series of crazy courses. The loony obstacles are all based around the best-loved attractions at Alton Towers, and just a short walk from the Splash Landings Hotel.
Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE
Explore the natural beauty of the deep blue sea at Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE. No scuba diving kit is necessary, as you're submerged below 1 million litres of water to discover over 300 species of the most exotic and wonderful sea life on the planet!
Captain Black will take you on your maiden voyage to peek below deck and sea what lurks below the galleon wreckage of Mutiny Bay. With fearsome sharks, cute sea horses and stunning stingrays, the Ocean Tank tunnel is definitely the place to check out during your Alton Towers break!
Not one for the squeamish — if you fancy a manicure, why not venture to the UK's only interactive tropical pool and have a shrimp nibble at your fingertips?