Theme parks · East Midlands
Alton Towers
In or near Alton.
Alton Towers — major theme park in central England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- School holidays (Apr–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Alton Towers Main Entrance · 0.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Alton Towers is located in Staffordshire with the postcode ST10 4DB. The nearest railway station is Alton Towers Main Entrance, which is just 0.1 km away. The park is wheelchair accessible.
About
Alton Towers is a theme or amusement park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "major theme park in central England". Coordinates: 52.9906°, -1.8925°.
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Official information
Alton Towers Resort is one of the UK's largest theme parks, featuring over 40 rides and attractions suitable for all ages. Visitors can enjoy thrilling rollercoasters, family rides, seasonal events, and explore the historic gardens and towers.
From the Wikipedia article
Alton Towers (UK: OL-tən) (also known as Alton Towers Resort) is a historic estate, theme park and resort complex in Staffordshire, England, near the village of Alton. The park is operated by Merlin Entertainments Group and incorporates a theme park, water park, mini golf and hotel complex. Originally a stately home of the Earls of Shrewsbury, the Alton Towers grounds were first opened to the public in the late 19th Century. In the 1950s-70s, several new attractions were added, such as a scenic railway and cable car. It started to be developed as a theme park from 1980 with the installation of several rides and the adoption of a pay-once ticket structure. In 1990, the park was purchased by The Tussauds Group, which was merged into Merlin Entertainments in 2007. The park now has many attractions such as Congo River Rapids, Nemesis Reborn, The Smiler and Wicker Man. It offers a range of accommodation and lodging options alongside the theme park. Facilities include Alton Towers Waterpark, Alton Towers Conference Centre and Extraordinary Golf. The theme park is open seasonally from mid-March to early November, whilst many of its hotels and amenities are open year-round. Special events are hosted throughout the year, including Scarefest, Fireworks and Christmas.
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Description
{| class="sortable wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |- !Name!!Picture!!Type !!Opened!!Area!!Manufacturer!! ! class=unsortable|Notes |- |style="text-align:center"|Haunted Hollow|| ||Outdoor trail ||2007||Gloomy Wood / Mutiny Bay||Tussauds Studios||style="text-align:left"|Themed path between Gloomy Wood and Mutiny Bay with interactive features. The woodland path was laid in place of the former Park Railway route, which ran 1953–1996. |- |style="text-align:center"|Monorail|| ||Monorail ||1987||Links entrance plaza to car park and hotels||Von Roll Habegger||style="text-align:left"|Monorail system to transport guests from the resort hotels and car parks to the theme park entrance. |-…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9906, -1.8925
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parish
- Farley
- Postcode
- ST10 4DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Annual visitors
- ~2,024/year
- Nearest railway station
- Alton Towers Main Entrance — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am; closing times vary by season and event.
- Official site
- www.altontowers.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q443909 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Alton Towers (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Alton Towers - Château.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alton Towers?
- Alton Towers is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST10 4DB), in the parish of Farley.
- What is Alton Towers?
- Alton Towers — major theme park in central England.
- How do I get to Alton Towers?
- The nearest railway station is Alton Towers Main Entrance, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST10 4DB.
- Who owns Alton Towers?
- Alton Towers is owned by LondonMetric Property.
- Does Alton Towers charge admission?
- Alton Towers typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Alton Towers?
- The nearest railway station is Alton Towers Main Entrance, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST10 4DB.
- How busy is Alton Towers?
- Alton Towers draws around 2,024 visitors a year.
- Is Alton Towers suitable for children?
- Yes — Alton Towers is a family attraction designed for children. Most rides and attractions are aimed at the under-12 age band.