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The world's first vertical drop dive coaster with a 55-m drop and the fourth fastest overall in the UK.
Oblivion is a steel roller coaster at the Alton Towers theme park in Staffordshire, England. Marketed as the "world's first vertical drop roller coaster", it was manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard as the first Dive Coaster.
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The world-record-breaking coaster, The Smiler, inverts riders 14 times through the twists and turns of its compact layout.
The towers
Venture deep inside the legendary Towers and discover the mind-bending, heart-pounding multi-sensory experience that is Hex.
Overlooked by many visitors, the gardens at Alton Towers were an attraction long before the modern resort. Providing a quieter, more serene attraction. Perfect for picnics.