History of Alton Towers
| Alton Towers | |
|---|---|
Alton Towers from Morris's Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen (c.1880) | |
| Former names | Alverton Lodge, Alton Abbey |
| General information | |
| Type | Stately Home |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Location | Alton, Staffordshire |
| Coordinates | 52°59′9.89″N 1°53′36.30″W / 52.9860806°N 1.8934167°W |
| Current tenants | Merlin Entertainments |
| Completed | 1850 |
| Opened |
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| Renovated | Ongoing |
| Landlord | Merlin Entertainments |
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Alton Towers is a historic estate located near the village of Alton in Staffordshire, England. It was the seat of the Earls of Shrewsbury during the 19th Century. The area around Alton Towers has seen human habitation for more than a thousand years. The estate is today home to Alton Towers Resort, which officially opened as a major theme park in 1980. It employs in excess of 2,000 staff members during the summer months.