Why do rides keep closing at Alton Towers?

During your visit some rides may also be closed or temporarily paused for a number of reasons, including lost property retrieval, to support access requirements for guests with additional needs or during adverse weather conditions. We want everyone to experience our awesome rides as comfortably as possible.



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In January 2022, Alton Towers submitted a successful application proposing that the majority of the roller coaster be retracked for maintenance reasons, including replacing 89 of the 117 support columns. Nemesis closed for the refurbishment on the 6 November 2022, and is scheduled to reopen in March 2024.

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The Smiler is a rollercoaster at Alton Towers theme park, with a top-speed of 85kmh. On June 2 2015, two carriages collided on the ride, trapping 16 people and seriously injuring four.

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Every year all of our rides must pass a thorough inspection by an independently certified ride inspection body under the Amusement Device Inspection Procedures Scheme (ADIPS). It takes 8 man hours to get one of our big coasters ready for opening every morning.

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Alton Towers is open between March and November, and takes in around £110m in revenues annually, analysts estimate. This means it makes an average of £464,000 a day – though this will be higher during the summer months.

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