Nemesis Reborn

Alton Towers · Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom · Coaster

Nemesis Reborn is a Bolliger & Mabillard coaster at Alton Towers, built down into a pit. It opened in 1994, closed in November 2022 for a full retrack, and reopened in March 2024 with the same layout.

You queue round it and sometimes underneath it, with the trains flying past a few feet from your head.

Once it’s down the first drop, it doesn’t let go. There’s no coasting bit at all until the brake run. It’s really smooth for something this relentless, because it’s all forces and the track barely rattles. You’ll still walk off a bit shaken.

the ride

opened1994
manufacturerBolliger & Mabillard
height13 m
speed81 km/h
length716 m
inversions4
intensity maximum
comfort smooth

pairings

Admit one · Before

Ten minutes of nothing

Stand on the bridge over the pit first. You'll hear it before you see it, and it really builds the anticipation.

perfect marriage
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Before
Admit one · Wind down

A proper pot of tea, sitting down

Have a sit-down before you queue again. You'll think you're fine, but you might not be quite fine yet!

good match
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Wind down
Admit one · Do next

The gardens, at walking pace

Head to the gardens straight afterwards for twenty minutes of plants and birdsong. It's a lovely way to get back to a normal afternoon.

strong match
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Do next
Admit one · Watch

Alien (1979)

It's got the same feel: something enormous lurking in a damp, dark place, taking its time. They'd make a really good evening together.

perfect marriage
Suggested by Sarah
Watch

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