Virtual tour in land of pirates

FAMILIES are invited to take a virtual tour of a theme park's latest attractions.

To coincide with the launch of its pirate-theme land, Alton Towers has launched an online Mutiny Bay experience.

It provides families with an interactive overview of the new land and attractions.

Visitors to the site can also play a Battle Galleons game with the chance to win family tickets to the resort.

A theme park spokesman said: "By hovering your cursor over the map, and clicking on the various attractions, a world of information is revealed."

Mutiny Bay land contains a range of entertainment, including Battle Galleons, Marauder's Mayhem and Heave Ho for younger visitors.