The site itself has a longer history, with the grounds at Alton Towers first being opened to the public by the 18th Earl of Shrewsbury in 1860. By 1890, Alton Towers was attracting crowds of thousands ...

It's now been 30 years since thrill seekers first took a ride on Alton Towers' famous Nemesis rollercoaster. Over the years, thousands of us across Merseyside and beyond have enjoyed a day out at ...

From Corkscrew to the Blackhole, a number of rides are no more. With Nemesis temporarily closing, Echo reporter Jess Molyneux takes a brief look back at Alton Towers' rides we've loved and lost.

The Energizer struggled to find a permanent home whilst at Alton Towers and was often moved around the park. Situated next to Corkscrew at one point, the ride first opened in 1995.

Alton Towers Resort is giving thrill-seeking roller coaster fans the chance to climb aboard its Nemesis attraction for the last ride before it closes for a revamp - with the man who created it ...

Corkscrew quickly became one of the most iconic rollercoasters at the theme park. Arguably putting Alton Towers on the map, it attracted thousands in its 28 years.

Alton Towers' 'cherished' Nemesis ride has finally reopened after 18 months of closure, with a brand-new design and a new name - Nemesis Reborn.

Alton Towers announced the news on Twitter, writing: "By order of the Phalanx, Nemesis is closing." "You have until 6th November to ride. Please make your way to Alton Towers Resort in an orderly ...

I tried out the new Nemesis Reborn rollercoaster at Alton Towers - it was thrilling Credit: PA “Daddy, this is awesome!” screamed my son as we were whizzed around the 716-metre track at speeds ...

Alton Towers has given theme park fans a first look at the newly improved Nemesis ride which is set to open its doors later this year.. The heart-pounding attraction has undergone the biggest ...

Fear not, Nemesis will be making a triumphant return to the grounds of Alton Towers - but there is quite the wait. It has been confirmed that a bigger-and-better version of the rollercoaster is ...

Fear not, Nemesis will be making a triumphant return to the grounds of Alton Towers - but there is quite the wait. It has been confirmed that a bigger-and-better version of the rollercoaster is ...