Last week Jess and I were lucky enough to spend the day at Alton Towers trying out the roller coasters. My Mum and Dad were good enough to look after Emily all day… and they still live to tell the tale.

Whilst my parents were busy trying to resist Emily’s cheeky cuteness we managed to ride every roller coaster in the park (including the epic runaway mine-train – choo choo!). Pictures from our day of freedom below.

The Smiler – a 14 inversion roller coaster.

Still smiling after our second ride on The Smiler.

Jessica isn’t scared of Nemesis.

Aaarr! (There’s a pirate ride in the background)