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The Flume Has Been Unplugged
Saturday 19th March 2016
The Flume at Alton Towers has unplugged itself for the last time and will remain closed permanently. However in its place will be something more exciting. SW8 a “Ground-Breaking New Ride Development” will be on the old flume site. 

Rumours have already started of what the ride could be, some people are saying it could be a new water ride and some are saying it could be a wooden rollercoaster. What would you like to see in the place of the flume? 

One final look at the flume whilst its in one piece.

The Flume Set To Shut Early
Saturday 3rd October 2015
Following Tidal Wave at Thorpe Park shutting early in the season a couple of weeks ago Alton Towers last night announced on there website that The Flume will be shutting on 10th October 2015 for the remainder of the 2015 theme park season. 

"Please note - The Flume will be unavailable between 10th October – 8th November"