The Old Furnace, Alton Towers
#24 among attractions in Alton Towers
Facts and practical information
The Old Furnace is a colloquial name given to an historic site in Oakamoor, Staffordshire, England, that supported the development of medieval and post-medieval iron smelting. ()
Alton Towers United Kingdom
The Old Furnace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Oblivion Roller Coaster, The Smiler, Rita Roller Coaster, Hex.
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement rideOblivion Roller Coaster, Alton Towers
47 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...
Coaster with world record for 14 loopsThe Smiler, Alton Towers
48 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...
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement rideRita Roller Coaster, Alton Towers
54 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...
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement rideHex, Alton Towers
51 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.
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement rideThirteen Roller Coaster, Alton Towers
54 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.
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement rideSpinball Whizzer, Alton Towers
48 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.
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement rideBattle Galleons, Alton Towers
53 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.
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement rideMarauder's Mayhem, Alton Towers
53 min walk • Marauder's Mayhem is an operating spinning teacups ride at the British theme park Alton Towers. It is located in the pirate-themed Mutiny Bay.
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement rideDriving School, Alton Towers
50 min walk • The Cuckoo Cars Driving School is a ride at Alton Towers for young children. It is styled as a mock driving institution where young children learn how to drive small cars. Riders are allowed to drive around a miniature course, where they are overseen by marshals. The track is...
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement rideOctonauts Rollercoaster Adventure, Alton Towers
48 min walk • Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure is a family roller coaster located in CBeebies Land at Alton Towers, Staffordshire. It opened on 21 March 2015. It is located next to Spinball Whizzer, in an area which was previously part of Adventure Land.
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement rideTwirling Toadstool, Alton Towers
50 min walk • Twirling Toadstool was a ride at the British theme park Alton Towers. The ride was made up of 48 hanging seats suspended by chains. When the ride began, the chairs were lifted several metres off the ground, then they began to rotate.
England