Alton Towers is one of the most popular theme parks in Europe and it definitely stands among the best in the UK. Although Alton Towers focuses on catering for families, it also offers some pretty impressive thrill rides. Here is every coaster ranked from worst to best.
8. Spinball Whizzer
Spinball Whizzer is the most family-friendly coaster on the list. The coaster cart spins round and takes several dips and turns. If you’re looking for thrills, however, it doesn’t quite pack the same punch as the rest of the coasters in the park.
7. Galactica
Galactica is one of the newer rides in the park. It was designed to feature virtual reality headsets, but these were recently scrapped. Since then, Galactica has been more of a snorefest than a thrillfest.
6. Nemesis
Nemesis one of the oldest coasters in the park. Still, it pulls in hundreds of park visitors, all queuing to ride the park’s only suspension coaster.
5. Th13teen
Th13teen is mostly an average coaster that takes you speeding through the forest. One exciting twists warrants riding the coaster again and again.
4. Rita: Queen of Speed
“Rita” is the park’s only launch coaster. It has no loops or corkscrews, but the launch start will have you clutching at your seat every time.
3. Oblivion
Oblivion is a dive coaster that holds you above a huge hole before you plunging you headfirst down a vertical slope. The trill is top class, but the queues are sometimes a little long for a ride that is over in a few seconds.
2. Wicker Man
Wicker Man is one of the greatest wooden roller coasters in the world. It reaches speeds of 70 km/h and 2,608.3 ft in length. Unlike traditional wooden coasters, the ride is incredibly smooth.
1. The Smiler
The Smiler is the world’s first Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster. It holds the world record for the most inversions, boasting 14 in total. It’s easily the best ride in the park and is a competitor for the best ride in the whole of the UK.
