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👾 Forbidden Valley

Alton Towers Resort

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Forbidden Valley is the heart of Alton Towers' thrills, home to the legendary Nemesis Reborn, the intergalactic flying experience of Galactica, the unpredictable Toxicator, and the intense Nemesis Sub-Terra drop tower experience.

🎠 Rides & Live Queue Times

☣️ Toxicator

15m

Top Spin Opened 2025 Min. 1.2m

🚀 Galactica

65m

Flying Coaster Opened 2002 Min. 1.4m

👾 Nemesis Reborn

30m

Inverted Coaster Opened 1994 Min. 1.4m

⬇️ Nemesis Sub-Terra

Indoor Drop Tower Opened 2012 Min. 1.2m

📖 Forbidden Valley Articles

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Alton Towers: Galactica

Galactica at Alton Towers is a groundbreaking flying coaster that takes you on an intergalactic journey through the cosmos. Located in Forbidden Valley, this Bolliger & Mabillard creation was Europe's first flying coaster when it opened in 2002 as Air. Unlike traditional rollercoasters, Galactica positions riders in a prone flying position beneath the track, making you feel like you're soaring through space at 47 mph. The ride features a near-vertical ascent before a majestic swooping drop through immersive tunnels and mist effects. In 2016, the ride was reborn as Galactica with a new space theme, optional virtual reality, and updated audio-visual effects, creating the sensation of travelling through different galaxies.

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Alton Towers Forbidden Valley

Alton Towers: Nemesis Reborn

Nemesis Reborn is the legendary inverted rollercoaster that has returned to Forbidden Valley at Alton Towers with terrifying strength. Once a creature of chaos from another dimension, the Nemesis was contained by the Phalanx Organisation using 250 tonnes of steel. Now, the beast has broken free, stronger and more uncontrollable than ever before. Riders hang suspended below the track as they are hurled through 4 intense inversions at speeds of up to 50 mp/h, experiencing +3.5G of force. As Europe's first inverted rollercoaster, originally opening in 1994, Nemesis Reborn combines advanced audio-visual technology with a refreshed narrative, making it one of the most intense and immersive rollercoaster experiences in the...

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Alton Towers Forbidden Valley

Alton Towers: Nemesis Sub-Terra

Nemesis Sub-Terra at Alton Towers is an intense indoor drop tower experience that plunges you into the dark depths of Forbidden Valley. Themed as a military compound owned by the Phalanx, the organisation that captured the Nemesis creature, this ride combines a terrifying drop with immersive special effects. As you enter the attraction, you're briefed on a top-secret mission to investigate the Nemesis creature, with dramatic video footage and atmospheric theming building suspense before you board. The ride features a sudden, unexpected drop into darkness, simulating the feeling of being pulled deep underground, with simulated earthquakes, falling rocks, and encounters with the Nemesis creature. Opening in 2012, it offers a...

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Alton Towers Forbidden Valley

Alton Towers: Toxicator

Toxicator at Alton Towers is an intense top spin thrill ride located in Forbidden Valley. Themed around a toxic waste disaster, this HUSS ride takes you on a chaotic journey with sudden drops, flips, and 360-degree rotations. Opening in 2025, Toxicator features immersive industrial theming with vibrant green and yellow colours, warning symbols, and audio-visual effects that create an atmosphere of danger and excitement. With a height restriction of 1.2m, it's the perfect thrill ride for those seeking something different from traditional rollercoasters. The compact but intense experience will test your nerve and leave you breathless.

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🏠 All Areas 🌲 Dark Forest 👾 Forbidden Valley ⬇️ X-Sector 🏞️ Katanga Canyon 🏴‍☠️ Mutiny Bay 🏰 The Towers 🧸 CBeebies Land 🌲 Gloomy Wood