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Alton Towers

General Information

Alton Towers resort is famous for its legendary theme park and where memories will last a lifetime. Scream as loud as you can on Rita – The Queen of Speed – a fast and furious she-devil of a coaster that shoots you from 0 – 100 kph in less than 3 seconds giving thrill seekers an adrenaline rush like never before!

Gasp as you pull 4.5 G’s hurtling at terrifying speed into the vertical drop of Oblivion. Feel the exhilaration as you twist and turn upside down in simulated flight on Air. Go jelly-legged after a ride on spine-tingling Nemesis – an extreme multi-rush rollercoaster that will leave you shaken and definitely stirred.

Alton Towers welcomes younger guests. They can scream and let off steam; fire foam balls at each other in Ribena Berry Bish Bash. See their favourite characters in the Tweenies Playground & Theatre in Creed Street. Join in the fun of the Beastie and Squirrel Nutty’s Ride in Adventure Land. Alton Towers great day out for the whole family!

As well as being a hub of activity, Alton Towers is also a haven for nature lovers. Set in over 500 acres of superbly landscaped grounds, the exquisite gardens are the perfect hideaway when you want a breath of fresh air.

Whatever your reason for visiting Alton Towers – leave the humdrum behind, come and create some everlasting memories!

Opening Times

Alton Towers theme park is open from 19 March to 29 October 2006. The park opens from 9.30am daily. Rides open from 10am. Closing times vary from 5.30pm onwards depending on the time of year.

How to Get There

Alton Towers is located in Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. For access by road from the South, take M1 Junction 28 or M6 Junction 16, and follow the signs to Alton Towers - from the North, take M1 Junction 23a or M6 Junction 15 and follow the signs.

Parking

Ample parking facilities are available all day at Alton Towers for just £3. You will need to purchase a parking token from selected areas onsite. The car parks are situated near the main entrance and others are also linked to the park via a monorail.

Dining Facilities

Restaurants and cafes are available onsite and are open all day. There are 18 café/restaurants available onsite, to suite all. Have a break at the Courtyard Tavern in Merrie England, the Hogs Head Bar & Grill or the Towers Family Restaurant on Towers Street.

Disabled Access

Alton Towers makes every effort to ensure that the resort is accessible to all our guests. However, not all rides and attractions are suitable for all visitors, and each has strict operating requirements, which the staff have to follow for health and safety reasons.

A First Aid Centre is available onsite, which is located between Towers Family Restaurant and the Skyride Station on Towers Street, where special needs can be catered for i.e. cold storage for medicines.

Toilets & Baby Changing Facilities

Toilets with disabled access and baby changing facilities are situated throughout the park.

Age & Height Restrictions

Certain rides at Alton Towers have height and age restrictions. These are made clear at the ride entrance. Also, several of the attractions at Cariba Creek Waterpark have a 1.1m height restriction. You have to be 16 years or over to visit the Spa.

Some rides and attractions in the park can be vigorous and physically demanding for the elderly.

Top Tips

• Comfortable clothing and footwear is recommended. Also, check out our weather link to find out whether to bring an umbrella!
  
  
• If planning to eat onsite, try not to have lunch between the busy times of 12pm until 2pm.
  
  
• Get your car parking token at the start of the day, as this will avoid you queuing when you leave the park.
  
  
• If you have a long journey home you might not want to go on one of the wet rides at the end of the day as you'll end up sitting in the car soaked.

Gift Certificates

You may buy 365 Gift Certificates for any number of people for Alton Towers. Prices include the cost of creating your certificate, which is printed on parchment, personalised in the name of the recipient and mailed First Class to you, or direct to the recipient in a protective board-backed envelope with your special greeting message. Please note that all Gift Certificates are posted from the within the U.K. For deliveries to outside the U.K. please allow at least 10 days for delivery. If ordering a Certificate to be delivered for Christmas or around the Christmas period, please also take into account potential delays for delivery.

The Certificate includes full instructions for the recipient to telephone or email us to agree all details for the visit/s. We will then mail, fax or email our standard voucher/s to the recipient to take to the venue/s. Please note that the Gift Certificate itself will not be accepted at any venue - it is essential to be in possession of our standard vouchers! To buy a gift certificate, please select the appropriate attraction from the drop-down box below and press Select Tickets.

Accommodation & Car Hire

Hotel Information:

A day is never enough at Alton Towers to pack in all the fun and excitement on offer. So put yourself in the middle of it all with a stay at one of the amazing themed hotels at Alton Towers.

The Alton Towers Hotel is a dream world of wacky inventions to awaken your sense of adventure. A place of fantastical machines that come straight from the incredible imagination and daring exploits of Sir Algenon Alton. Or feel your mood lift and everyday tensions disappear as you walk into bright, sunny colours and tropical surrounds of The Splash Landings Hotel. Soak up the sights, sounds and sultry climes of the Caribbean and wind down to a chilled holiday place – the atmosphere is so laid back, it’s positively horizontal.

Cariba Creek is one of Europe’s top indoor water parks, overflowing with rides, slides, waterworks, water-cannons, a flowing river, small pools and steaming outdoor pools. Everything imaginable to do with water is here. The vast indoor lagoon is covered with a huge domed roof, so whatever the weather outside, it’s always tropical inside. Hotel guests at both Alton Towers Hotel and The Splash Landings Hotel have unlimited access to the water park.

There really is something for everyone here, so leave the humdrum behind, stay where it’s all happening and get ready for the time of your life!

Tickets Terms

You will receive an instant voucher for Alton Towers via email shortly after booking. This is your ticket for this attraction and will be accepted at the Alton Towers entrance. If for any reason you do not receive your instant ticket voucher please contact us as soon as possible. All information about voucher exchange and how to drive to Alton Towers will be printed on your voucher.

Terms & Conditions

• 365 Tickets tickets/vouchers are sold subject to availability in the case of request bookings and subject to the Terms and Conditions imposed by our Suppliers.



• 365 Tickets will not be liable for any act or omission by any person not employed directly by 365 Tickets and has no control over our Suppliers and cannot be held responsible for any act or omission of our Suppliers or their servants, agents or employees.



• 365 Tickets cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage or expense whatsoever and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing whether caused by strike, civil commotion, fire, war, threat of war, terrorist activity, National or nuclear disaster, late delivery, adverse weather conditions, cancellation of performances, Shows, Sporting Events, Tours or temporary or permanent closedown of Attractions made by our Suppliers for any reason whatsoever or other force majeur. In no circumstances whatsoever shall 365 Tickets be liable for any consequential loss or damage. Subject to the Terms and Conditions contained herein, 365 Tickets' liability shall be limited to the price paid for the 365 Tickets tickets/vouchers.



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• Unless otherwise agreed these conditions and the contract shall be subject to and construed in accordance with Jersey Law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Jersey. It is hereby deemed that all contracts have been made in the jurisdiction of the Royal Court of Jersey.
  

Contact Us for Assistance

Email Help

If you have any queries about this attraction please email us. Our operational hours for responding to emails are 08:00-23:00 (8am-11pm) UK time daily. (03:00-18:00 EST, 09:00-00:00 CET).

Telephone Help

Telephone help is available 08:00-20:00 UK time – dial 0901 810 1000 from within the UK (charged at 25p/minute) or + 44 (0) 1534 739663 from outside the UK.