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Alton Towers permanently closes World of David Walliams
Alton Towers permanently closed the World of David Walliams on 3 November 2026.
The attraction opened in 2021, developed with author David Walliams and publisher HarperCollins around his children’s books.
It included rides and attractions such as Gangsta Granny: The Ride and the Royal Carousel.
The park says it regularly reviews its attractions, weighing operational issues and guest experience, but has not given a specific reason for this closure.
The area’s future use has not been confirmed, and Alton Towers says it will share plans once they are settled.
Visitors are advised to check the park’s website and app for current attraction opening information before travelling.
Alton Towers has permanently closed its World of David Walliams attraction.
The attraction opened in 2021 after the park worked with Walliams and HarperCollins Children’s Books to develop it.
The park said the closure was part of its regular review of elements of its attraction offering.
The decision took account of operational and guest experience considerations.
Alton Towers said plans for the area’s future use will be announced once confirmed.
- Who
- Alton Towers closed the attraction, which was developed with David Walliams and HarperCollins Children’s Books.
- What
- The World of David Walliams attraction has permanently closed.
- When
- It closed from Tuesday 3 November 2026.
- Where
- Alton Towers Resort.
- Why
- The park said the decision followed a review of its attractions and took account of operational and guest experience considerations.
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The World of David Walliams attraction opened at Alton Towers.
The attraction was permanently closed.
- Opening year
- 2021
- Closure date
- Tuesday 3 November 2026
- Ride
- Gangsta Granny: The Ride
- Other attractions
- Raj's Bouncy Bottom Burp and Royal Carousel
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What people are saying
As we are no longer in the main season, guests are encouraged to check the Alton Towers Resort website and app for the latest attraction opening information ahead of their visit,