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Alton Towers Resort

Theme Park · Staffordshire, England

Alton Towers Resort is a theme park in Staffordshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £35 · Child £32 · Family £130
2026 season 14 March-8 November (Scarefest in October). Prices change by date and are cheapest well in advance online; check the official booking page.
Opening timesSeason 14 March-8 November 2026; closed in winter.
Best time to goSeptember weekdays right after English schools return, or mid-week in April. Avoid Scarefest weekends if you dislike very long queues.
School holiday tipLate August: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while English/Welsh families are still on holiday, so use a Tue-Thu to avoid the English weekend peak. For Scottish families, late June to mid-July weekdays are the quiet window, as English and Welsh schools are still in term.
Best agesBest for about 8+ who meet coaster heights; CBeebies Land suits under-6s
CBeebies Land for under-6s; big coasters 1.2m+.
If it rainsMostly outdoors; some big rides pause in high wind or heavy rain, and indoor queues are few
Money saverBook online days ahead; look for hotel short-break deals and kids-go-free promotions on cereal or crisp packets
Top tipsSkip the front-of-park crowd and head straight to the back to ride Wicker Man or The Smiler in the first 45 minutes. Bring your own food: the open grass picnic areas near the Towers save a family of four around £50 on park food.
What to packWaterproofs, sun cream, spare clothes for water rides, refillable bottles, phone charger

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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