TowersStreet News

SW7 track arrives at Alton Towers

With the season drawing to a close, the long awaited track has now started to arrive for the new 2013 coaster. TowersStreet is proud to present the first gallery of images of the new track arriving on site.

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Major new accommodation boost for resort

Alton Towers have revealed plans to construct up to 150 new log cabins as part of the biggest resort expansion since 2003

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SW7 ride information goes national

Following stories in local news outlets earlier this week, information on the new ride has started to go national.

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SW7 Statistics Revealed

An article in Staffordshire newspaper The Sentinel revealing certain statistics about the new rollercoaster, SW7, has been released today.

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‘Travellers Day’ end to Scarefest Preview Weekend

A heightened security presence was visible on park today for the final day of the Scarefest preview weekend amid fears of trouble from travellers visiting

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Burger King set to be replaced in 2013

TowersStreet has today learnt that the parks Burger King outlets are to be replaced with in-house outlets in 2013

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Scarefest Roundup – Apps, maps and mugs, oh my!

With Alton Towers throwing open their doors for the Scarefest preview weekend a week today, the past week has brought no shortage of news about the popular Halloween event!

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Let the experiments begin

A new video has been released by the park, featuring members of the Ministry of Joy performing a range of experiments in the run up to Scarefest and the new maze, The Sanctuary, as well as SW7, the park’s ‘world beating’ new coaster for 2013.

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SW7: World Beating Rollercoaster for 2013

SW7 opening date revealed and a new bold claim regarding the new coaster for 2013!

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Scarefest News Round-Up

With only 2 weeks remaining before the Alton Towers Resort previews it’s famous Scarefest event; we take a look at the news and rumors coming from the resort over the last week, including: Official website makeover, new location for Zombies Scarezone and the launch of a Scarefest mobile app!

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