Alton Towers
Wicker Man
FastrackOn-ride photoMutiny BayOpen · 10:00 am–4:00 pm
35 min
Specs
- Manufacturer
- Great Coasters International
- Type
- Wooden coaster
- Opened
- 2018
- Height
- 22 m
- Speed
- 43.6 mph
- Length
- 795 m
- Duration
- 3m 30s
Captain’s Review
Highlights
- world‑class theming
- immersive pre‑show
- strong airtime (back row)
- intense laterals
- great night‑time experience
Concerns
- short layout
- rough/rattly ride
Wicker Man is widely praised for its immersive, world‑class theming and pre‑show, which many say elevate the whole experience. Riders consistently highlight the strong airtime and intense lateral forces, especially when seated in the back row or riding at night. The coaster is regarded as a surprisingly intense family woodie that delivers a fast‑paced, fun ride. However, a notable minority note that the layout feels short and can be rough or rattly in places, and the queue often becomes very long. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with most guests rating it among the best attractions at Alton Towers.
From Captain Coaster
Average wait
Each hour · last 2 months
10:00 am
26 min
Typ. 39 min
11:00 am
37 min
Typ. 53 min
12:00 pm
32 min
Typ. 49 min
1:00 pm
38 min
Typ. 49 min
2:00 pm
—
Typ. 58 min
3:00 pm
—
Typ. 56 min
Today’s downtime
Today
No stops recorded for this ride today. History is kept for two months.
Broke down 0 times today.
Reliability
81
Good
2 stops in two months · 1h 45m down
Earlier
2 stops · 1h 45m
Wed 2 Sept
5:05 pm – 5:59 pm · 54 min
4:05 pm – 4:56 pm · 51 min