Chained Oak, Alton Towers

Name: Chained Oak
Address: Alton Towers, United Kingdom

#23 among attractions in Alton Towers

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The Chained Oak is an oak tree, tied in chains, near to the village of Alton, Staffordshire, England. The tree, referred to as "The Old Oak", is the subject of a local legend involving the Earl of Shrewsbury and an old beggar woman. It is located on a public footpath to the left of the Chained Oak B&B. ()

Coordinates: 52°59'14"N, 1°54'4"W

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Alton Towers United Kingdom

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Chained Oak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alton Towers, Nemesis Roller Coaster, Oblivion Roller Coaster, Galactica Roller Coaster.

0.6 miE
Amusement, Amusement park, Theme park
Alton Towers, Alton Towers
16 min walk • Alton Towers, nestled in the heart of Staffordshire, United Kingdom, is a destination that marries thrills with heritage. As one of the UK's leading theme parks, Alton Towers Resort offers a variety of roller coasters and attractions that draw visitors from all over...
0.8 miE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Nemesis Roller Coaster, Alton Towers
20 min walk • Plunging into the heart of the Staffordshire countryside, the Nemesis Roller Coaster at Alton Towers Resort in the United Kingdom offers a thrill experience that has been captivating adrenaline enthusiasts since its inception.
~1070 ftE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Oblivion Roller Coaster, Alton Towers
6 min walk • Plunging into the depths of thrill at Alton Towers Resort, the Oblivion Roller Coaster stands as a testament to extreme amusement park experiences in Farley, England. Opened to the public in 1998, this vertiginous ride was the world's first vertical drop roller...
0.8 miE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Galactica Roller Coaster, Alton Towers
20 min walk • The Galactica Roller Coaster, a futuristic journey through the cosmos, is a must-visit attraction for thrill-seekers at Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. This innovative roller coaster, previously known as Air, propels guests into a new dimension of...
~1240 ftE
Coaster with world record for 14 loops
The Smiler, Alton Towers
6 min walk • The Smiler is an adrenaline-pumping roller coaster located within the thrilling theme park of Alton Towers in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. Since its opening in May 2013, it has established itself as a must-visit attraction for roller coaster enthusiasts...
0.5 miE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Rita Roller Coaster, Alton Towers
13 min walk • Rita Roller Coaster, located in the heart of Alton Towers Resort in the United Kingdom, offers an adrenaline-pumping experience for thrill-seekers visiting this renowned theme park. Known for its rapid acceleration, Rita takes riders from 0 to 61.1 miles per hour in...
~1930 ftE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Hex, Alton Towers
10 min walk • Hex – The Legend of the Towers was a walkthrough dark ride experience at Alton Towers. The ride is based on an interpretation of the local legend of the Chained Oak Tree and is set within the restored ruins of the Towers themselves.
0.5 miE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Thirteen Roller Coaster, Alton Towers
14 min walk • Thirteen is a steel roller coaster at Alton Towers in England. The ride was constructed by Intamin and opened on 20 March 2010.
~1550 ftNE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Spinball Whizzer, Alton Towers
8 min walk • Spinball Whizzer is a spinning roller coaster located in the Adventure Land area of Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England. Built by Maurer Söhne, it was previously sponsored by Sega, the company that created the Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise, and was known as Sonic Spinball from 2010 to 2015.
0.4 miE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Battle Galleons, Alton Towers
12 min walk • Battle Galleons is a water ride at the British theme park Alton Towers. The ride was installed in 2008, replacing the pay-per-play ride Splash Kart Challenge, which in turn replaced the original Swan Boat ride.
0.7 miE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Runaway Mine Train, Alton Towers
17 min walk • The Runaway Mine Train is a powered steel roller coaster made by MACK Rides of Germany. The ride is located in the Katanga Canyon area of Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chained Oak?

Nearby attractions include Oblivion Roller Coaster, Alton Towers (6 min walk), The Smiler, Alton Towers (6 min walk), Spinball Whizzer, Alton Towers (8 min walk), Battle Galleons, Alton Towers (12 min walk).

How to get to Chained Oak by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chained Oak:

Train

Alton Towers Main Entrance (13 min walk)
Alton Towers Car Park (26 min walk)

Bus

Alton Towers Entrance • Lines: X71 (13 min walk)