The 'protestors' with placards. When it first opened in 1994, Nemesis was one of the world’s first inverted roller coasters, boasting top speeds of 50mph. The ride, from what I can remember ...

Try not to scream - Alton Towers' famous rollercoaster Nemesis is closing! But don't worry, it's not forever. The ride is powering down for a year while it gets a revamp.