Alton Towers Almanac

ATA › Park History

Want to know where your favourite ride went? Curious as to how this magnificent building, once a fortress and family home, became a theme park?

• Retired Rides
  Find out about the rides that used to be at Alton Towers.
• History of the Towers
  An in-depth study of the park's history, from 700AD to modern times.
• Alton Towers Timeline
  Take a look at our timeline following the development of Alton Towers since 1980.