The Midlands
1. Alton Towers, Staffordshire
Among the stomach-churning highlights are Nemesis, Air and Oblivion (a vertical drop of more than 180ft). This year saw the launch of the first “virtual reality” rollercoaster, “Galactica”, where riders use headsets to experience a space adventure.
Price: on the day: adult £50.40; senior £25.20; child £45.60; family £43.80; discounts of up to 25 per cent available for online bookings
Opening times: vary throughout the year… (View original article)