Alton Towers

Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

Alton Towers is the largest theme park in the UK, spanning 910 acres of land in central Staffordshire. Those 370 hectares (or 3.7km²) are split across 10 themed areas of other-worldly adventure! Alton Towers Resort is part of the Merlin Entertainments family. Merlin are “serious about fun” and dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences.

Alton Towers Resort is home to over 40 rides and attractions, for guests of all ages. Our 10 main rollercoasters are the stars of the show, each with record-breaking elements designed to thrill and delight anyone brave enough to ride. With 20 attractions aimed at young children and families, Alton Towers is the only place in the UK where you can meet some of CBeebies best loved characters.

Key Areas of Alton Towers Resorts:

  • Theme Park
  • Water Park
  • Extraordinary Golf
  • Alton Towers Spa
  • Gardens
  • CBeebies Land
  • The World of David Walliams

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

Buggies:  Buggies for hire at Towers Trading Co. (near the Main Entrance) . Single buggies cost £10 and double buggies cost £15.

Picnic:  There are benches at various locations around the Theme Park that are suitable for picnics. For those with young children, our Big Time Showtime area in Cbeebies Land is the perfect place to sit down and have a picnic while you can also meet and interact with some of CBeebies biggest stars including Duggee, Tree Fu Tom and In The Night Garden.

Places to Eat there:

  • Woodcutters Bar & Grill
  • RollerCoaster Restaurant
  • Explorers Pizza Pasta Buffet
  • The Burger Kitchen
  • Just Chicken
  • Corner Coffee
  • Nitrogenie Icecream
  • Courtyard Hot Dogs, Wraps & Waffles
  • Donuts
  • Welcome Inn (Alchohalic and snacks)

Short Breaks:  You can also book Short Breaks at Alton Tower Resorts.

What to see

Amazing Rides:  Nemesis, The Smiler, Oblivion, Thi3teen, Rita, Gangsta Granny, Peter Rabbit Hippity Hop

Younger Kids:  Cbeebies Land

 

Price: Paid

Price Details

For the better price, you should buy online.  To get the online price, you need to book atleast 5+ days in advance

 

Standard Tickets 

  Online Gate
1 Day Pass (12+) £34 £58
1 Day Pass (3-11) £28.50 £48
WaterPark Day Pass £18.50  
Golf 18 Holes £5.50  
Golf 18 Holes £4  
     
  • All tickets for Alton Towers Resort include entry to the fantastic CBeebies Land as well our Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE and our beautiful Gardens. 
  • Tickets to Alton Towers Resort Theme Park DONOT include entry to Alton Towers Waterpark as this is a separate attraction
  • Rainy Day Guarantee - get a free return visit

Season Pass

  • Standard Season Pass   -  £58   (2020 Entry - Valid multiple tmes)
  • Premium Season Pass   -  £75   (2020 Entry - Valid multiple tmes)

Annual Pass

  • Merlin Standard Pass -  £139  (12 months entry into over 30 attractions)
  • Merlin Premium Pass  - £189   (12 months entry into over 30 attractions)

 

Short Breaks:  You can also book Short Breaks at Alton Tower Resorts.

  • CBeebies Land Hotel
  • Stargazing Pods
  • Alton Towers Hotel
  • Woodland Lodges

https://www.altontowers.com/short-breaks/

You can buy it online

https://www.altontowers.com/tickets-passes/day-passes/

Pricing URL: https://www.altontowers.com/tickets-passes/day-passes/

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Opening Times

9am - 5pm

 

Address: Alton Towers, Farley Lane, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, UK

Post Code: ST10 4DB

Council: Stoke-on-Trent

County: Staffordshire

By Car You can find Alton Towers Resort at the following address:

Alton Towers Resort
Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB

Alton Towers Resort is located between the M1 and the M6 and is well signposted from both motorways. Depending on your direction, the nearest motorway exits are:

  • M1 Northbound – Junction 23a
  • M1 Southbound – Junction 28
  • M6 Northbound – Junction 15
  • M6 Southbound – Junction 16

Some Sat Nav systems may take you down a local farm track (especially if you’re coming from the B5417). Please follow the road signs for the last few miles.

 

By Train

Uttoxeter Train Station:

Uttoxeter station is the nearest train station to Alton Towers, just 10 miles from the resort. Uttoxeter station is just a 20 minute drive away from the resort or 30 minutes by bus.

Stoke on Trent Station:

Stoke on Trent rail station is 15 miles from Alton Towers Resort. A local taxi would take around 25 minutes to the resort.

Derby Train Station:

Derby train station is around 25 miles from Alton Towers. From there you will need to order a taxi or a car service to arrive at the resort in around 50 minutes to one hour.

 

By Bus

 

The X41 is a daily bus service from Stafford to Alton Towers Resort. 

Departing Stafford railway station at 9.25am each day, the bus route includes Weston and Uttoxeter on the way to Alton towers.

There is one departure each morning and two buses available for your return journey. The X41 departs Alton Towers at 15.45 (to Uttoxeter only) and 17.30 (to Stafford, via Uttoxeter).

We also offer free coach parking for private parties and school trips travelling on a private hire bus.

 

Without Car

You don’t need a car to join in the fun at Alton Towers theme park and resort. The resort has excellent public transport links. Young visitors, large groups and environmentally conscious visitors travelling to the resort can do so by train.

There are three train stations near Alton Towers: Stoke-on-Trent, Uttoxeter and Derby. Guests arriving at Stafford or Uttoxeter railway station can use the daily bus service direct to the resort. Other visitors will need to contact a local taxi service for the rest of the journey to the resort. 

 

Car Parking - Standard

  • Standard Parking is charged at £6.00 for Theme Park Guests.
  • Premium Merlin Passholders, Premium Season Passholders and on-site hotel guests get free Standard Parking.
  • Standard Parking is between 15-25 minutes walk to the Theme Park Entrance.

You can either walk to the Theme Park entrance, as directed by signage across all car parks. You can also catch the Resort Monorail. This will take you from the Hotels and car parks, to the Entrance Plaza. The monorail runs from park opening, through until an hour after the advertised ride close.

Car Parking - Express

  • Express Parking is charged at £18.00 for Theme Park Guests (MUST be booked in advance online.)
  • Premium Merlin Passholders get Express Parking for £12.00. CBeebies Land Hotel Guests get free Express Parking. (Hotel booking confirmation must be shown.)
  • Express Parking is a 1-3 minute walk away from the Theme Park Entrance.

 

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