Alton Towers closes ALL rollercoasters due to weather fears
Alton Towers has closed all its rollercoasters this weekend due to the weather concerns from the 'mini Beast from the East'.
The Staffordshire theme park released a statement that due to the 'below zero temperatures, snow and high winds' forecast it would be unable to operate its rollercoasters - including its new ride Wicker Man, which was due to open today.
The park will still open and it added it was expecting to open CBeebies Land, Mutiny Bay and Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE as usual as well.
A statement said: "We intend to open the theme park as planned this weekend, and our hotels are fully open as normal. However, the worsening weather forecast over the last 24 hours – with below zero temperatures, snow and high winds now forecast – mean it’s looking unlikely we’ll be able to operate our rollercoasters this weekend, including Wicker Man, our new thrill attraction.
"We are currently expecting to open CBeebies Land, Mutiny Bay and Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE as usual.
"We’ll continue to monitor the situation and post any updates about ride openings on our social media channels.
"We will do our utmost to ensure that those of you who do visit have a great time while you’re here.
"However, if you have a pre-paid ticket or accommodation and would like to re-schedule your visit until the weather improves please visit our Help Centre to see what your options are."
