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Alton Towers

πŸ“ Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands

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β˜…4.4(60,431 Google reviews)πŸ’°Β£32πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Alton Towers spans 500 acres with over 40 rides including The Smiler, Oblivion and Wicker Man for thrill-seekers, plus CBeebies Land and the Bluey junior coaster for younger children.

βœ“ Excellent themingβœ“ Friendly staffβœ“ Off-peak recommendedβœ“ Mandatory parking feeβœ“ CBeebies Land

πŸ† Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with children aged 10 and above who can handle thrilling rides and extensive walking across a large site. The monorail and skyride help reduce legwork. CBeebies Land extends value for families with younger children alongside older siblings. Food costs run high - packing lunch is the standard advice from repeat visitors.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Use the monorail from car parks and the skyride between zones to reduce walking
⏰Pack lunches and snacks - on-site food is significantly more expensive than outside
🎟️Visit on weekdays in term time for the shortest queues
πŸš—Mandatory parking fees apply on arrival - factor into your budget

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Adele Jenkins

8 months ago

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β€œAs Merlin Platinum Pass holders and living very close, we come on a regular and love our days here - even on long queue days. Food is always decent from different vendors and the events are always decorated really well. The shows are absolutely brilliant.”

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James Dyson

10 months ago

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β€œWent for the Christmas event on a weekday Β£18 a ticket they have a good selection of rides running and a great christmas stageshow for the kids. Good selection of food and drink options and the staff were all in good spirits. Had a really nice day. Would recommend”

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sally collins

a year ago

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β€œWe’ve been to Alton Towers three times now, and it never disappoints! Whether you’re a family, a couple, or a solo rollercoaster thrill seeker, there’s something here for everyone. With a little help from Cadbury’s (who will you take vouchers - are a huge help! As it can be a little pricey) we were able to enjoy another amazing trip. The whole park is lovely and clean, and all the staff we met were really friendly and helpful. If you’re planning a visit, just be aware that during peak times the queues can get quite long for the rides. We went out of peak this time, and it was incredibly quiet - barely any waiting at all, which made the day even better! Just a heads up also food in the park is very pricey if you don't want to take food with you, but as a one off it's ok. like us going three times we learnt to take sandwiches and snacks and bought a coca cola refillable drinks beaker we take everytime. We noticed families taking the travel trucks with their bits and bobs into carry around for the day of there is a large amount of you who which is a brilliant family hack. Some of the food wasn't that spectacular and very cheaply made as you would get in most big theme parks but some little hidden gems in the park were lovely like the coach house confectionary in gloomy woods serving up there social media viral black ice creams and sweet foods. Overall, Alton Towers is an amazing day out full of excitement, laughs, and memories. Can’t wait to go back again!”

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Overview

Alton Towers covers 500 acres of Staffordshire countryside with major rollercoasters - The Smiler, Oblivion, Wicker Man - alongside family zones including CBeebies Land and the recently added Bluey junior coaster. The resort includes themed hotels, a waterpark, monorail, skyride, multiple cafes and on-site parking. Mandatory parking fees apply regardless of how long you stay. Off-peak visits significantly reduce queue times.

πŸ• Opening Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday10:00-21:00
Saturday10:00-21:00
Sunday10:00-21:00

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