Since Alton Towers opened in the 1980s, however, many from Manchester will know a number of rides have since been confined to the history books. From Corkscrew to Thunderlooper, there are many we ...

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. The ride was an adrenaline rush ...

Alton Tower's Corkscrew attraction opened for the first time back in 1980 and was well-received by thrill seekers. This ride arguably put Alton Towers on the map alongside iconic UK theme parks ...

The theme park opening at Alton Towers included the Corkscrew - Britain’s first double loop rollercoaster. On its first day open, the public could also enjoy the Pirate Ship, Cine 2000 and the ...

Alton Towers - Corkscrew The Corkscrew was a gamechanger for roller coasters in the UK when it opened to much fanfare at Alton Towers in 1980. It was the first major attraction at the theme park ...

Here's what happened to some of Alton Towers most famous former rollercoasters. Built in 1980 for over £1 million, The Corkscrew sat proudly as the country’s finest coaster for 28 years before ...

The famous Corkscrew at Alton Towers, Staffordshire, is being taken down and replaced by a more technologically advanced, and far scarier, ride. Europe’s first double loop rollercoaster has ...

Alton Towers is clearly a fan of recycling ... and was a flat ride aimed at thrill-seekers. Situated next to Corkscrew, it attracted long wait times. However, 1001 Nights was renamed Ug Land ...

Opening to thrill-seekers back in 1980, 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 ...

They returned it to Alton Towers in the 1950s, and it finally became recognised as a theme park in 1980, following the introduction of the corkscrew rollercoaster. This history, along with much ...