Time has been called on Alton Towers' oldest current ride, now known as The Blade, which is closing for good after 44 years.

The Blade, which swings back and forth on a massive pendulum, has entertained 500,000 thrill seekers every year since its ...

The oldest ride at Alton Towers is closing after being in business for more than 40 years. The theme park says it’s come out ...

Reflecting on the decision to close the rides, Alton Towers stated: "Evaluating our lineup of attractions is an ongoing ...

ALTON Towers is closing its oldest ride – with a new one to take its place. The theme park’s The Blade first opened back in ...

It’s not a great time to be a theme park lover. Only a few weeks ago Cornwall’s beloved Flambards made public that it was ...

Alton Towers is closing its oldest ride, with a new one set to take its place. The theme park’s The Blade first opened in 1980 as the Pirate Ship, however, the theme park has confirmed it has now ...

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Alton Towers Resort is getting more than a sprinkling of festive magic this Christmas, with a variety of brilliant events on ...

Theme park Alton Towers has shut its oldest ride - after 44 years. The Blade will not be back in 2025 after being 'retired'.

With Halloween hanging up its cloak for the year, it's time to turn our attention to Christmas. Next up, is Christmas at Alton Towers. We're big fans of the Stoke-on-Trent theme park, with it making ...