Uploaded February 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Alton Towers Resort have started testing the fire effects on Wicker Man, and it has to be said the ride looks incredible.

Wicker Man is set to open in March and is sure to be a real hit.

Wicker Man SW8 Alton Towers Resort Announcement and ride details

 Wicker Man is the world’s first rollercoaster experience fusing wood and fire - incorporating a giant, flaming Wicker Man who stands six-stories high

 Wooden track will race through the flaming structure of the Wicker Man three times

 Wicker Man is the UK’s first new wooden rollercoaster experience in 21 years,
reconnecting riders with the primal essence of rollercoasters

 Wicker Man is the latest ground-breaking rollercoaster experience from Alton Towers Resort

 The world’s first rollercoaster experience fusing wood and fire

 Due to launch at the Staffordshire theme park in Spring 2018

 The UK’s first new wooden coaster experience in 21 years, reconnecting riders with
the primal essence of rollercoasters

 Riders must be at least 1.2m tall, the track is 2,028 ft. (618m) long

 Giant, flaming Wicker Man structure stands at six-storeys high (57.57ft / 17.55m)

 Wicker Man has been in development for more than four years

 World-class team constructing the ride lead by Great Coasters International, the world’s leading creators of wooden rollercoasters

 Alton Towers Resort has invested £16m into the creation of Wicker Man

 Launched with teaser artwork created by world-famous illustrator Kyle Lambert

 The latest in proven safety technology has been used, and rigorous testing is now taking place before launch

 Ride operating team will undertake over 100 hours of training each between now and the opening of Wicker Man so guests know that they are in safe hands and can ride in complete confidence

 By launch, more than 1,000 people will have worked on the unique project, the majority coming from the local area