Alton Castle, Alton Towers

Name: Alton Castle
Address: Alton Towers, United Kingdom

#22 among attractions in Alton Towers

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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Alton Castle is a Gothic-revival castle, on a hill above the Churnet Valley, in the village of Alton, Staffordshire, England. The site has been fortified since Saxon times, with the original castle dating from the 12th century. The current castle was constructed in the mid-19th century by John Talbot, 16th Earl of Shrewsbury, of nearby Alton Towers. Since 1967 the castle has been designated a Grade I listed building. It is also a scheduled ancient monument. ()

Alternative names: Built: XII centuryCoordinates: 52°58'47"N, 1°53'33"W

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Alton Towers United Kingdom

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Alton Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miNE
Amusement, Amusement park, Theme park
Alton Towers, Alton Towers
15 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...
0.6 miNE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Nemesis Roller Coaster, Alton Towers
17 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.
0.5 miN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Oblivion Roller Coaster, Alton Towers
14 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...
0.6 miNE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Galactica Roller Coaster, Alton Towers
16 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...
0.5 miN
Coaster with world record for 14 loops
The Smiler, Alton Towers
14 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...
0.4 miN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Rita Roller Coaster, Alton Towers
10 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...
0.4 miN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Hex, Alton Towers
11 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.
0.4 miN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Thirteen Roller Coaster, Alton Towers
10 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.
0.6 miN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Spinball Whizzer, Alton Towers
17 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.
0.6 miN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Battle Galleons, Alton Towers
16 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 miN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Runaway Mine Train, Alton Towers
19 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 Alton Castle?

Nearby attractions include Rita Roller Coaster, Alton Towers (10 min walk), Oblivion Roller Coaster, Alton Towers (14 min walk), The Smiler, Alton Towers (14 min walk), Alton Towers, Alton Towers (15 min walk).

How to get to Alton Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alton Castle:

Train

Alton Towers Car Park (19 min walk)
Alton Towers Main Entrance (21 min walk)

Bus

Alton Towers Entrance • Lines: X71 (21 min walk)