Alton Towers has announced the closure of its oldest ride. The Blade - which was originally known as the pirate ship - will not be operating in 2025. It had been a permanent fixture at Alton ...

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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 1980, then called Pirate Ship. However, it will has now closed and won't ...

Alton Towers has announced major changes which are set to take place, with a number of rides closing for good. One of the rides thrill seekers will bid goodbye to is 'The Blade', Alton Towers' oldest ...

The park also confirmed that the Alton Towers Dungeon would not return in 2025. Commenting on the decision to close the rides, Alton Towers said: “Evaluating our line-up of attractions is an ...

Theme park Alton Towers has shut its oldest ride - after 44 years. The Blade will not be back in 2025 after being 'retired'. But Alton Towers is promising it will be replaced by a new ride within ...