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Natural Beauty, Amongst the twists and the turns


KingNemesis

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Thought I'd start my blog with something light and jolly.

There is something so amazing about theme parks, the thrills and the adrenaline when your on the towering wonders of engineering. However there are only a few Theme parks where you can have fun without riding a single ride or visiting a single attraction.

Alton Towers breaks the mold. It is extremely calming and relaxing to take half of the day walking around the gardens or climbing the Towers rather than rushing from ride to ride.

Sure I understand that for those who travel long and far to get to the sleepy village of Alton just want to ride the rides but for those that have "been there" and "done that" it's really something that needs to be squeezed into your day.

The Towers are great to walk around and if you come on a day that they are actually open, they are worth a look.

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For those photographers out there we have some fantastic photo opportunities, from the ground floor,

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To the roof, you get some amazing photos of the rides in action or the lovely surrounding area.

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Not to mention getting a look at future additions to the Towers ;)

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There really is a lot to see! It gives you a perfect vantage point of the surroundings (including a few behind the scenes car parks and the realisation that the cloud cuckoo land chimneys are fake!!)

Once your back on the ground you can also go and visit the majestic gardens!

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From the initial view, this is where the magic of Towers still remains. There is no place like it!

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From stepping stones to waterfalls, to greenhouses and statues the Gardens have it all and although it looks a little overgrown in areas the overall view is magical.

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I really enjoyed this entry!

one day I will go to Towers and not ride any rides, as it's something I've always wanted to do. However, for the 3 and a half hour drive when I go to the Towers I want to pack as much in as possible. 

I've been through the gardens numerous times - only to get to the dark forest though! And as for the Towers themselves, Hex is all that I've seen of them. It's a great shame really.

Although Towers magic has been fading over the past years it still remains one of the most enchanting parks that will always be loved by enthusiasts. As much as I love Thorpe, it really misses magic and I go there purely for the rides, not the overall experience - unlike Towers!

 

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