Alton Towers has released the first details of its new attraction, The Curse at Alton Manor, which is set to open to the public this spring.

Residing in the former home of the attraction Duel, The Curse at Alton Manor is set to be the resort’s most immersive dark ride to date.

Creators of The Curse at Alton Manor are said to have found new ways to scare and surprise fans, with special effects and visuals that have never been seen before from a UK theme park, promising 'a hair-raising journey'.

More details of The Curse at Alton Manor are set to be revealed in February on the resort's social media and website, altontowers.com.