Alton Towers Permanently Closes David Walliams Attraction

Alton Towers has permanently closed The World of David Walliams, the resort’s themed attraction based on the author’s children’s books, as its 2026 peak season ends. Merlin Entertainments, which owns the park, said the decision followed a regular review of rides and attractions. The resort’s website said the attraction would be permanently closed from Tuesday, November 3. Its rides included Gangsta Granny The Ride, Raj’s Bouncy Bottom Burp and the Royal Carousel. The area opened in 2021, drawing on characters and stories from Walliams’s books. Merlin said it considered operational and guest-experience factors as part of its review, but did not provide a more detailed explanation for the closure. The company’s statement described the decision as permanent. Alton Towers said it would announce plans for the area’s future use in due course; no replacement attraction or other use has been announced. The resort advised visitors to check its website and app for current attraction opening information. Alton Towers is no longer in its main season, and attraction availability can vary. The closure announcement does not specify whether any of the rides or features will be relocated...