Theme parks · West Midlands
Spinball Whizzer
In or near Alton.
Spinball Whizzer is a spinning roller coaster located in The Towers area of Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England. Built by Maurer Söhne, it was previously sponsored by Sega, the company that created
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- School holidays (Apr–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Alton Towers Main Entrance · 0.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Spinball Whizzer is a spinning roller coaster located in The Towers area of Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England. Built by Maurer Söhne, it was previously sponsored by Sega, the company that created the Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise, and was known as Sonic Spinball from 2010 to 2015.
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Official information
Spinball Whizzer is a thrilling spinning coaster located at Alton Towers in the UK. It features a unique design with a dual Immelmann and multiple track drops, providing an intense and dynamic ride experience.
From the Wikipedia article
Spinball Whizzer is a spinning roller coaster located in The Towers area of Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England. Built by Maurer Söhne, it was previously sponsored by Sega, the company that created the Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise, and was known as Sonic Spinball from 2010 to 2015.
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Background
History
Opening in 2004, Spinball Whizzer featured a loose pinball machine theme. The name was a pun on the song "Pinball Wizard" by The Who. In 2010, it was announced that Spinball Whizzer would be receiving a Sonic the Hedgehog re-brand as part of a partnership with Japanese video game company Sega. The roller coaster was therefore given a red and blue track repaint; new decoys, signage, and audio, including songs from the games and station announcements provided in-character by Roger Craig Smith as Sonic, before his official debut as the character in Sonic Free Riders. The ride re-opened to the public as Sonic Spinball on 13 February 2010 during the park's February half-term event. A…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.9889, -1.8946
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parish
- Farley
- Postcode
- ST10 4DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Established
- 2004
- Nearest railway station
- Alton Towers Main Entrance — 0.3 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Spinball Whizzer (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spinball Whizzer?
- Spinball Whizzer is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST10 4DB), in the parish of Farley.
- What is Spinball Whizzer?
- Spinball Whizzer is a spinning roller coaster located in The Towers area of Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England. Built by Maurer Söhne, it was previously sponsored by Sega, the company that created
- How do I get to Spinball Whizzer?
- The nearest railway station is Alton Towers Main Entrance, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST10 4DB.
- When was Spinball Whizzer built?
- Built or established in 2004.
- Does Spinball Whizzer charge admission?
- Spinball Whizzer typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Spinball Whizzer?
- The nearest railway station is Alton Towers Main Entrance, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST10 4DB.
- Is Spinball Whizzer suitable for children?
- Yes — Spinball Whizzer is a family attraction designed for children. Most rides and attractions are aimed at the under-12 age band.