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Aqualand
Alton Towers has always been known for its iconic waterside setting and during the 80s the area around the lakes became Aqualand, which was home to the majority of the park's water and water themed rides.
Timeline
Galleries
Aqualand Gallery
Construction
Area Facts
Opened
1984
Closed
1991
Area History
Ingestre Centre (1980-1983)
Merrie England
(1994-2007)
Mutiny Bay
(2008-)
Area Rides
» Aquarium
»
Cable Cars
» Crown Carousel
»
Grand Canyon Rapids
»
Log Flume
»
Mississippi Showboat
»
Octopus
»
Paddling Pool
»
Sea Lions
»
Swan Boat Ride
»
Tea Cup Ride
»
Thunder Looper
Area Attractions
Shows
» 3D Cinema
»
Big Top
» Captain Henry's Gold
» Cine 360
» Circus Hassani
» Circus on Ice
» Enchanted Parrots
» Grimble's Clown-A-Round
» Henry's Grand Parade
» International Circus
» Laser Adventure Show
» Miss Alton Towers
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Mississippi Jazz Band