The ride was first called Pirate Ship when it opened 44 years ago. It is known for swinging ‘through the air, back and forth,’ and even reaches a moment of zero gravity. The Alton Towers ...

Adrenaline junkies have lots of high-speed rides to choose from at Alton Towers, as the Staffordshire ... Carl said: "The Pirate Adventure at Drayton Manor. What a great dark ride." ...

An iconic Alton Towers ride is to finally reopen after undergoing ... Plans for the new year include a pirate takeover in time for February half term as well as the Alton After Dark event on ...