Alton Towers closes David Walliams area
The gist
Alton Towers permanently closed its World of David Walliams area from Tuesday 3 November 2026.
The closure follows his publisher dropping him over allegations he denies.
How it unfolded
- 2021The World of David Walliams area opened at Alton Towers, developed with Walliams and HarperCollins Children's Books.
- Dec 2025HarperCollins dropped Walliams after allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women came to light.
- Sep 17, 2026The area was open only at weekends, with barriers preventing riders from entering on weekdays, per Daily Mail reporting.