Alton Towers Resort
Alton Towers Resort is one of the UK's largest and most popular theme parks, offering a wide range of rollercoasters, family rides, a splashtastic waterpark, themed hotels, and seasonal events set within 500 acres of beautiful Staffordshire countryside.

📜 UK's largest theme park and waterpark, set within 500 acres of Staffordshire countryside.
🎢 Home to over 40 world-class rides, CBeebies Land, themed hotels, and seasonal events.

Why Go

🎢 Experience iconic rollercoasters like Wicker Man, Oblivion, The Smiler, and Nemesis Reborn.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Explore CBeebies Land with characters like Bluey and Bingo, perfect for families.
💦 Enjoy the splashtastic Waterpark, open almost all year round.
⛳ Play Extraordinary Golf with 9 or 18 holes.
👻 Attend seasonal events like Scarefest, Fireworks, and Christmas celebrations.
🏨 Stay in fantastically themed on-site hotels, Stargazing Pods, or the Enchanted Village.
🌳 Wander through the historical gothic-style Towers and landscaped gardens.

Hours

🎢 Theme Park: Open March-November, typically from 10am. Closing times vary (e.g., 6pm-7pm). Special Christmas Day Out events in Nov/Dec.
💦 Waterpark: Open almost all year, typically 9:30am-5pm or 10am-5pm. Outdoor area often open.
Extraordinary Golf: Open daily, e.g., 9am-8pm.
⚠️ Busiest Times: UK school holidays (Easter, Summer, Half Terms). Check official app for live updates.

Cost

🎟️ Day Passes: From £34 online (walk-up £68).
🎫 2 Day Pass: From £46 online (walk-up £80).
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parent & Toddler Pass: From £29 online (off-peak, excludes weekends/holidays).
💦 Waterpark Pass: From £18 online (walk-up £25). Merlin Pass holders save 20%.
Extraordinary Golf: 9 Holes from £5 online, 18 Holes from £7 online.
🛌 Short Breaks: From £42 per person (includes stay, breakfast, entertainment, golf, theme park tickets).
💳 Annual Passes (Alton Towers specific): Parent & Toddler (£59), Silver (£99), Gold (£139).
🌟 VIP Experiences: Platinum VIP from £340, Platinum Scarefest VIP from £390.
Fastrack Tickets: Bronze (4 rides) from £35, Silver (6 rides) from £60, Gold (15 rides) from £80, Platinum (unlimited 15 rides) from £135. Solo Fastrack £10-£12 per ride.
📸 Unlimited Digital Photos: From £26 online.
💰 Discounts: Student (Student Beans/UNiDAYS), NHS (Blue Light Card), Kellogg’s promotions.

Parking

🅿️ On-site parking available.
🆓 Free for Gold Pass holders and Short Break guests.

Food

🍔 Vast selection of food and drinks: Rollercoaster Restaurant, Woodcutters Bar & Grill, Explorers Pizza Pasta Buffet, The Burger Kitchen, Just Chicken.
🧺 Guests can bring own food/non-alcoholic drinks to designated picnic areas.
🚫 No barbecues or alcohol allowed. Food not allowed in Waterpark or hotel accommodation.

Accommodation

🏨 Five themed options: CBeebies Land Hotel, Splash Landings Hotel, other themed hotels, Stargazing Pods, Enchanted Village.
✨ Short breaks include bed, breakfast, and live entertainment.

Why Avoid

⚠️ UK school holidays are often the busiest periods.
💳 Not fully cashless; some outlets only accept card/contactless payments.

Accessibility

♿ Ride Access Pass available; pre-booking online required.
🔠 British Sign Language (BSL) contact via SignLive.

Checklist

📱 Download the Alton Towers Resort App for queue times, opening hours, and offers.
🎟️ Pre-book tickets online in advance, including Passholders, to guarantee entry.

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