Alton Towers permanently closes World of David Walliams attraction area

Alton Towers has announced the permanent closure of the World of David Walliams attraction area. BBC News, The Sun, Birmingham Live, and the Daily Mail all reported that the theme park decided to close the themed area and that it will not reopen for the next season. [1][3][4][5]

BBC News reported that Alton Towers made the decision following a regular review of its rides, attractions, and overall resort offerings. The creative team at the park had worked alongside David Walliams and HarperCollins Children's Books over several years to build the section, which featured rides such as Gangsta Granny: The Ride. [1]

The Sun and the Daily Mail both reported that the attraction was closed after five years of operation. The Daily Mail added that the section was originally launched following a multimillion-pound investment. [3][5]

Alton Towers is located in Staffordshire, England, near the village of Alton, and is operated by Merlin Entertainments Group. David Walliams is an English actor, comedian, and author who has sold more than 50 million children's books worldwide. [7][9]

In a statement published on its website, Alton Towers encouraged future visitors to check its official website and mobile application for updated information regarding attraction openings prior to visiting. [1]