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 ...

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 ...

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

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The white-knuckle riders came in their thousands inspired to hold cheering competitions as The Blade swung into action. But ...

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