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Alton Towers Overview

Alton Towers is the United Kingdom's largest theme park, encompassing 3.7 km2 in central Staffordshire. Alton Towers has a variety of rides and activities for the whole family's enjoyment. Theme Park goes from all over the UK and abroad to Alton Towers since it is the most well-known and popular one. Set in the picturesque Staffordshire countryside, the resort features a theme park, Alton Towers Hotel, Splash Landings Hotel, Waterpark, Spa, and the Extraordinary Golf and Conference Center. Alton Towers is a beautiful spot for a family day out because more than 75 rides are available for guests, including thrilling rides, spooky rides, rides for younger children, and a range of attractions.

On April 4, 1980, Alton Towers became a theme park. For nearly 40 years, the theme park has been open every summer. If you're considering Europe package, make sure to include a visit to Alton Towers in your itinerary. The modern park, inspired by Disneyland, was created to house a variety of otherworldly activities while remaining true to English heritage. The Corkscrew, Britain's first double-loop roller coaster, the Pirate Ship, Cine 2000, and the Wildlife Museum were all part of the Alton Towers theme park when it was initially opened.

Over 40 rides and attractions are available for visitors of all ages at Alton Towers Resort. The show's highlights are each of the over ten primary rollercoasters, including record-breaking features created to excite and please everyone courageous enough to ride. Alton Towers is the only venue in the UK where you can meet some of CBeebies' most beloved characters, and it has 20 attractions geared for young children and families. Alton Towers belongs to every wide-eyed child, adrenaline, and daring family who make life-long memories there.

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Highlights

• A stay at the Alton Towers Hotel wouldn't be complete without taking in the spectacular, cost-free nightly entertainment performed by Sir Algenon and discovering that what's on offer is different every night.
• Using the Sky Ride, which connects Towers Street, Forbidden Valley, and Cloud Cuckoo Land, will save you from too much walking.
• Check out the Caribbean-themed waterpark, which has many excellent interactive water elements and is great fun for the whole family.
• For a post-Christmas break, you can take the whole family to Lightopia's "Seasonal Wonderland" before jumping into the fantastic Whacky Waterpark and back! Additionally, take in a variety of seasonal entertainment, meet friendly people, and savor delectable food.
• With music, lights, and live-action drama, the Alton Towers Ultimate Pyrotechnics Spectacular elevates the exhilarating bursts, bangs, and screams of magnificent fireworks to a new level.Also Book: London Holiday Packages From Delhi

How To Reach

Alton Towers is located in Staffordshire, near Manchester and Birmingham, in the centre of the United Kingdom.

By Car:

The M1 and M6 intersect at Alton Towers Resort, which is well-signposted from both highways. The following are the nearest motorway exits, depending on your direction:

  • Junction 23a of the M1 northbound
  • Junction 28 on the M1 southbound
  • Junction 15 on the M6 northbound
  • Junction 16 on the M6 southbound

By Bus: 

The X41, which runs between Stafford, Uttoxeter, and Alton Towers Resort, is operated by D&G Bus, as is the 32X, which runs between Hanley, Cheadle, and Alton Towers Resort.

The X52 service runs between Nottingham, Derby, and the Alton Towers Resort and is operated by Notts & Derby buses.

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Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit Alton Towers is in the fall when temperatures are cooler, and there are more daylight hours, especially at the start of September. Autumn is also the least busy season for tourists compared to the summer. To help shorten wait times for some of the rides and attractions at busy times like weekends and school holidays, it is advised that visitors purchase fast-track packages. If you prefer, less crowded times to visit are typical during the weekdays, not during school breaks.

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Other Essential Information

  • Save money by purchasing your tickets online; not only will you save money, but you will also save time by not having to queue at the park gate - Alton Towers Tickets.
  • If you arrive by car, it's best to purchase your parking token early in the day; otherwise, you can find yourself in a big line when you depart.
  • The weather can have a big impact, so dress appropriately to avoid getting too hot, cold, or damp! It can also be somewhat unexpected; ponchos are available to keep you dry if it rains.
  • The Burger Kitchen in Cloud Cuckoo Land, Mutiny Bay, Forbidden Valley, The Fried Chicken Co in X-Sector, and Explorers Pizza Pasta Buffet in Katanga Canyon are good places to eat lunch.
  • To help you unwind and rest, the park has benches in various spots. A quick snack or a full dinner can be at any of the many cafés and restaurants nearby.
  • Forbidden Valley, Towers Street, Dark Forest, and X-Sector have lockers available.
  • To help you unwind and rest, the park has benches in various spots. A quick snack or a full dinner can be at any of the many cafés and restaurants nearby.
  • Forbidden Valley, Towers Street, Dark Forest, and X-Sector have lockers available.
  • Along with strategically positioned water stations throughout the theme park, Alton Towers also provides free tap water refills in all of its eateries.

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Point of Interest for Alton Towers
Towers Street
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Towers Street

As soon as you enter the park, you'll be surrounded by a profusion of shops and cafes, making it a great spot to have a bite to eat and pick up some keepsakes of your day out. You can also take the Sky Ride to Forbidden Valley or Dark Forest.

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Things To Do Near Alton Towers

CBeebies Land
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CBeebies Land

CBeebies Land introduces some of the most beloved children's characters to the UK's most popular theme park. It has a one-of-a-kind collection of themed rides, attractions, and live entertainment. For children and young families, it's a truly immersive and engaging universe.

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Forbidden Valley
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Forbidden Valley

The ideal thrill seeker's destination is a zone on the edge of the world with some incredible adrenaline-pumping rides. The Nemesis, a track-inverted roller coaster, propels daredevils above 250 tons of entangled steel. The Blade is a truly nerve-wracking, stomach-churning, near-vertical experience in zero gravity that grows progressively scarier until you're hovering off your seat, high in the sky, are located here. Galactica is located in an oasis beyond, where riders assume the flying stance.

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Gloomy Wood
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Gloomy Wood

Hidden among the spine-chilling woods is the haunted house of Duel, where you can battle evil forces in an interactive laser adventure ride. Take a shortcut through Haunted Hollow if you dare, but be wary of the spooky tombstones, headless statues, and ghostly activity.

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Hex- The Legend of the Towers
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Hex- The Legend of the Towers

Discover the heart-pounding, mind-bending, multisensory adventure known as Hex by venturing deep inside the fabled Towers. Beware of discovering the Curse of the Chained Oak when you ride this interactive, extremely psychological ride based on a true story of ancient evils.

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TH13TEEN
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TH13TEEN

The world's first vertical free fall drop roller coaster is called TH13TEEN, which is enigmatic and ominous. Speed around the track, enter the ages-old tomb and confront the evil that waits within. You should not go to the woods alone if you plan today.

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Rita
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Rita

For those who love speed, Rita is the ideal rollercoaster! Hold on to your eyes as you accelerate from a stationary position to 100 km/h in only 2.5 seconds.

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Oblivion
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Oblivion

Oblivion ranks among the greatest g-force roller coasters in the UK, subjecting your body to a brutal 4.5G descent. The Dive Coaster was first introduced to the globe on this legendary thrill attraction. This is the world's first vertical drop roller coaster, breaking ground where no ride has gone before.

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Congo River Rapid
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Congo River Rapid

All ages will enjoy this water adventure's splashing good time. Begin by slowly meandering into the Katanga Canyon, then get ready for some stinkingly soggy surprises when you start spinning along, banging around corners, and whirling through waterfalls.

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Alton Towers Reviews

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Shashikala Devar
Reviewed: 06 May 2022
5.0/5
I absolutely loved my tour of the Alton Towers. I had heard that this place had the world’s first rollercoasters, and the thrill here amazing, both for me and my partner. Thrillophilia also included other experiences in our ticket package, and the price was quite reasonable too.
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Ritesh Talwar
Reviewed: 05 May 2022
5.0/5
We had a spare day on our plan during our trip to London and opted to go to Alton Towers. We looked online for tickets and found a terrific offer from Thrillophilia. The internet booking process was quite simple, and our tickets came through instantly.
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MANOJ SHARMA
Reviewed: 07 May 2022
4.0/5
We had a free day on our itinerary during our visit to London, and decided to pay a visit to the Alton Towers. We searched for the tickets online and got a great deal from Thrillophilia. The booking process from the website was really easy, even though we placed your order in the evening right befor... Read More

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