Wicker Man facts and figures:

• The height of the Wicker Man structure is 17.55m (57.57ft)
• Over 40,000 tonnes of soil has been excavated to build the new attraction
• Track spans 2,000ft and is made from naturally treated timber, hand-carved specifically for the project
• Every ride will house 2 trains, each made up of 6 wooden carriages carrying 12 passengers (24 passengers per ride)
• Alton Towers has invested £16 million into the creation of Wicker Man which has been in development for the last four years
• Wicker Man will open to the public this Spring

Before boarding Wicker Man, riders will embark on a journey into the world of the Beornen, a secret community living in the woods around Alton. Lured in by chanting, rhythmic sounds and unseen eyes watching them, guests will ‘be chosen’ to take part in the cinematic ‘pre-show’ before braving the ride itself.

Francis Jackson, Operations Director at Alton Towers commented:

“Wicker Man is Alton Towers’ most ambitious project to date and we’re really excited to finally reveal our newest thrill attraction to the world. We’ve spent four years creating an experience that is truly spectacular by investing in the latest technologies which combine wood, fire and special effects to give riders the genuine feeling that they will be racing though flames. We can’t wait for everyone to experience Wicker Man when the park opens this Spring.”