Alton Towers Almanac

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Last updated: Jun 28, 2009

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Last updated: Jun 27, 2009

October 28th 2007

A fire broke out in the main drive station of the Sky Ride, located in the Forbidden Valley. It took firefighters over eight hours to put the blaze out.

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Last updated: Feb 12, 2008

July 2007

This interview with the Managing Director of Alton Towers, Russell Barnes, appeared in FHM.

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Last updated: Jul 25, 2007

Alton Towers select 8 individuals to be part of their first ever Customer Council, who meet with park bosses to share their views.

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Last updated: Apr 25, 2007

July 25th 2006

We take a look at the Runaway Mine Train, soon after its accident, which occurred on July 20th.

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Last updated: Dec 17, 2006

June 2006

Alton Towers gets into the World Cup mood.

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Last updated: Jul 08, 2006

May 28th 2006

Skilled footballers help out guests wishing to improve their technique.

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Last updated: Sep 06, 2006

May 19th 2006

39 ladies battle it out to become "Miss Alton Towers 2006", and gain entry to Miss England.

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Last updated: Jun 04, 2006

March 11th 2006

The park trials a special tour of "off limits" areas, for enthusiasts.

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Last updated: Mar 11, 2006

October 6th 2005

The British Santa Association has their Annual General Meeting at Alton Towers.

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Last updated: Oct 14, 2005

June 2004

Oblivion gets a repaint in a nod to England's Euro 2004 campaign.

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Last updated: Oct 19, 2005

March 15th 2004

An event to celebrate Nemesis' 10th birthday.

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Last updated: Dec 13, 2005