SW8

Alton Towers, United Kingdom

SW8 is the code name for a wooden roller coaster currently under construction at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. The ride will replace The Flume which closed towards the end of the 2015 season. The attraction is set to be the park's first roller coaster constructed from wood and is confirmed to be manufactured by Great Coasters International. The ride is expected to open in late March or early April 2018.