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Oblivion and The Smiler rollercoasters among trees at Alton Towers Alton Towers England Remove
In March9°C13 rainy days
Flying time10h 50mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stayTwo days
Best forFamilies · Groups of friends · Adventure seekers
The feel of itGothic grounds, serious coasters
Where people stayAlton and the resort itselfor Ashbourne
Getting aroundManageable without a car
Money and languageGBPEnglish
AccommodationExpensive

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