Alton Towers

Alton
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST10 4DB

Tel: +44 (0)8704 444 455
Web: http://www.alton-towers.co.uk/

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Alton Towers is Britain's biggest and best known Theme Park. If you are looking for a day packed full of excitement and fun, you will find it here.

Alton Towers occupies a huge site, originally the estate of the Earls of Shrewsbury. You can still see the ruins of the old mansion. Once very grand with many towers, battlements and turrets, now only the shell remains, of which a small part is used for the gift shop and cafeteria.

Everyone who comes to Alton Towers is in pursuit of adventure and fun and they certainly will not be disappointed. There are rides suited to all ages.

If you feel in need of something soothing after so much excitement you can row on the lake, take an aerial cable car ride, or simply enjoy walking in the gardens, which still have many of the plants, ornamental features and fountains from the original design.

Having enjoyed your day, no doubt you will want to come to Alton Towers again, there is always something new for you to enjoy as new and more exciting rides are introduced each year.

Here's the current rundown of rides at Alton Towers:

Adrenalin busters


  • Rita - Queen of Speed
  • Air
  • Oblivion
  • Nemesis
  • Ripsaw

    All-round fun


  • Hex
  • Spinball Whizzer
  • Duel
  • Tea Cup Ride
  • UG Swinger

    Family friendly


  • Charley and the Chocolate Factory
  • Squirrel Nutty Ride
  • The Flume
  • Runaway Mine Train
  • Duel

    Absolutely splashing


  • The Flume
  • Congo River Rapids
  • Ripsaw





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    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    Alton Towers is open every day until 1st November 2009

    The Theme Park opens at 10:00am and closes at 17:00 on most days in October.

    Some nights have late-night opening - so check the opening times on the Alton Towers website for full information.

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    Special Internet Rate:
    Adult(12 yrs and over) £29.50; Child (4-11yrs) £22.50; Disabled/Carer £14.80

    On the day prices
    Adult (12 yrs and over) £37.00; Child (4-11yrs) £28.00; Child under 4 Free.

    Disabled/Carer £18.50.

    Family of 4 £83.00 online, or £104 on the day.

    Directions
    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.
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    Alton Towers Postcode for SatNav: ST10 4DB

    Nearby Attractions
    Foxfield Steam Railway (7 Miles)*
    Experience the nostalgia of this unique Heritage Steam Railway for a five and a half mile round journey, winding gently through some of North Staffordshire's most picturesque countryside.
    Sudbury Hall (8 Miles)*
    The ideal family day out - an intriguing house, an entertaining museum and a restful garden.
    National Trust Museum of Childhood (8 Miles)*
    Situated in the 19th century service wing of Sudbury Hall, the Museum contains fascinating displays about children from the 18th century onwards.
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    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

    Nearby Hotels
    Alton Towers Hotel (3 Miles)*
    The Alton Towers Hotel offers a unique glimpse into the wonderful eccentric inventions of Sir Algernon Aloysius Alton. Situated within Alton Towers, it is the only way to experience a short break at this theme park.
    Splash Landings Hotel (3 Miles)*
    The Splash Landings Hotel is themed in a colourful, chaotic, bustling Caribbean style and filled with fun features including bubbling water fountains, tropical plants, quirky plumbing and a shark-cage themed lift.
    The Dog & Partridge Country Inn (5 Miles)*
    This splendid 17th century inn is peacefully situated in the hamlet of Swinscoe on the Derbyshire/ Staffordshire border.Situated on the edge of the Peak district, close to Alton Towers, Dovedale, Ashbourne, Chatsworth House and Haddon.
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    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

    Nearby Self Catering
    Purley Cottage (< 1 Mile)*
    Purley Cottage is a newly renovated two bedroom Victorian Cottage located in the historic part of Alton village in the Stafforshire Moorlands. It is ideally located with a wide variety of activities nearby to please everyone.
    The Lodge (1 Mile)*
    The Lodge, friendly family run, self catering accommodation offers peace and tranquility surrounded by fantastic views of the Staffordshire countrty side in the heart of Oakamoor.
    The Raddle Inn Log Cabins (2 Miles)*
    The Raddle Inn lodges are in the grounds of a pub/restaurant. They offer self catering and B&B accommodation. The Lodges are 5 minutes from Alton Towers and 10 minutes from The Peak National Park.
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    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

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