Guests riding Rita at Alton Towers
The Smiler at Alton Towers
Alton Towers Halloween
Nemesis
Family outside the Furchester Hotel at Cbeebies land, Alton Towers
Huge vertical drop on Oblivion at Alton Towers
Oblivion at Alton Towers

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  • Over 40 rides and attractions, whether you’re after pure adrenalin-pumping experiences or family fun there is something for everyone to enjoy at Britain’s Greatest Escape!
  • The UK’s only CBeebies Land
  • Fun for thrill-seekers, families, and kids of all ages!
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Visit Alton Towers Resort in 2025 and discover the extraordinary at Britain’s Greatest Escape! Whether you're seeking exhilarating adrenaline-fueled adventures or creating memorable family moments, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Our guide to Alton Towers One Day Ticket

Alton Towers Resort is bursting with extraordinary memorable moments just waiting to be made! Discover an exciting escape with fantastical realms of fantasy and thrill, plus stories of legend and family adventures at Britain’s Greatest Escape!

Whether you're seeking exhilarating adrenaline-fueled rollercoasters, packing the suitcase for an incredible short break in our uniquely themed hotels, or creating memorable family moments together, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

New for 2025! Hold and brace yourself because your world is about to turn upside down. Toxicator is ready to whip up a dizzying vortex of fear in the heart of the Forbidden Valley. Hang in suspense and feel the powerful forces at play, spinning you into a whirlwind of excitement and fear. Hearts will pound. Adrenaline will soar.

Do you have the courage to face the Resort's incredible selection of mind-bending, pulse-pounding rollercoasters such as the awesome Nemesis Reborn or the paralysingly magnificent 14-loop The Smiler? Dare you to take a thrilling ride deep into the Earth’s core aboard Nemesis Sub-Terra to discover the secretive research of The Phalanx? Or do you fancy a whirl on Gangsta Granny: The Ride? Not forgetting all our fantastic family favourites, such as a wild ride aboard Runaway Mine Train or magical moments in CBeebies Land where you can explore amazing rides and attractions and meet some of your favourite CBeebies friends!

Spread across 500 acres of enchanting Staffordshire countryside, Alton Towers Resort unveils a wonderfully magical adventure for the whole family.

Discover our five fantastically themed accommodations, including the wonderful Alton Towers Hotel, totally tropical Splash Landings Hotel, spellbinding Enchanted Village, mesmerizing Stargazing Pods, and the UK’s only CBeebies Land Hotel. The story continues with unforgettable live entertainment, a splashtastic Waterpark, and Extraordinary Golf. With loads of stays to choose from, it's the ultimate UK family holiday.

Seasonal Events

Scarefest

Scarefest dates: 27th - 28th September. 3rd - 5th, 10th - 12th, 17th October - 2nd November 

Days and Nights of Spooks and Frights 

As nights get longer, get ready for creepy scares, shocks, and thrills as Alton Towers Resort celebrates the return of award-winning Scarefest with frantically funny and seriously spooky attractions for all ages. Open until 9.00 pm, prepare for adrenaline-fuelled thrills! Experience world-class rides in the dark, including The Smiler, Nemesis Reborn and the all-new Toxicator, plus terrifying scare attractions for the fearless with two brand-new experiences, Edge of the Forest and Dark Hollow. There’s spooky fun for the whole family too – from favourites like Runaway Mine Train and Wicker Man to spooktacular attractions such as Trick O’ Treat Town with HARIBO & MAOAM and the return of Amigos in the Afterlife. One day just isn’t enough! Let the fabulousness continue with a Short Break and choose from five spooktacular themed accommodations.

Location

  • Alton Towers Resort is located in Staffordshire between the M1 and the M6 and is well-signposted from both motorways.

Season and Opening Hours

  • Alton Towers Theme Park opens for the 2025 season on 15th March 2025 and will be open daily until 9th November 2025.
  • Alton Towers opens at 10.00 am with closing times varying throughout the year. 

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions for Alton Towers One Day Ticket

  • Your Alton Towers Ticket is only valid for the date selected at the time of booking and cannot be used on any other date.
  • Persons under 90cm go FREE.  If your child is under 90cm, they can visit Alton Towers Theme Park for free with the purchase of an individual online ticket.  This must be collected at the attraction.
  • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Parks, attractions or entertainment may change operating hours, close due to refurbishing, capacity, weather, or special events, and may otherwise change or be discontinued without notice and without liability.
  • Height and age restrictions apply on certain rides.
  • Alton Towers One Day Ticket excludes entrance to special ticketed events such as Halloween and Fireworks days.
  • *CANCELLATION POLICY: Free cancellations for bookings cancelled with the operator up to 72 hours before your chosen activity date. No refunds are given for cancellations made within 72 hours.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions for Alton Towers One Day Ticket

Frequently Asked Questions for

Opening Information

  • What are Alton Towers opening/closing times?

    Alton Towers opens  seasonally between March and November. Daily opening and closing times are subject to change throughout the year.

Fun Facts

  • How big is Alton Towers?

    Alton Towers is 910 acres making it the largest theme park in the UK.

Rides & Attractions

  • Is CBeebies land included with an Alton Towers ticket?

    Yes, CBeebies Land is located within Alton Towers and is admission to CBeebies Land is included with all our Alton Towers Tickets.

  • Are there good thrill rides in Alton Towers?

    Yes, Alton Towers offers lots of rides for all ages. Thrillseekers can use their Alton Towers tickets to enjoy rollercoasters such as Wicker Man, Rira, Galactica, Nemesis, Thi3teen, Oblivion and The Smiler.

  • What is Alton Towers Early Ride Time?

    Early ride time is for on-site guests allowing them to enter the park before it opens to the general public. This is subject to change at any time and so best to check with the hotel directly.

  • Why do Alton Towers close rides?

    Alton Towers closes rides to renovate them and keep them up to date. They may also need to close rides due to health and safety or general up keep throughout the year.

  • How can I get tickets for the Dungeons at Alton Towers?

    These can be purchased directly from Alton Towers in addition to your admission ticket.

  • What Halloween events are on at Alton Towers?

    Alton Towers has 'Scarefest' on selected nights in October where you can experience some of the most thrilling rides in the dark and see live entertainment for all ages.

General Information

  • What is Alton Towers?

    Alton Towers is one of the UKs most popular theme parks offering an awesome choice of head-spinning, heart-pounding, world-class rollercoasters, like Wicker Man, Nemesis, Oblivion and The Smiler and family favourite attractions including CBeebies Land where families can explore 14 CBeebies themed rides and attractions

  • Where can I get an Alton Towers map from?

    Before you visit Alton Towers, download the free Alton Towers app which includes a detailed map of the park as well as other useful tools including live queue times for the rides.

  • Is there Wifi within the Alton Tower parks?

    Yes, free Wi-fi is offered within the parks

  • Is Alton Towers suitable for younger children?

    Absolutely. Alton Towers Theme Park is home to the Cbeebies Land where younger children can learn, play and be inspired. Families can explore 14 CBeebies-themed rides and attractions and meet some of CBeebies’ most popular characters.

Ticket Information

  • What are Alton Towers Fast Track tickets?

    Alton Towers offer fast track tickets for the rides which are available to purchase in the theme park on the day of your visit. Alton Towers Fast Track Tickets are separate from your admission ticket and allow ticket holders to join a fast track queue for many of the park's most popular rides and attractions.

  • Are Alton Towers tickets refundable?

     Free cancellations for bookings cancelled with the operator up to 72 hours before your chosen activity date. No refunds are given for cancellations made within 72 hours.

  • What does Alton Towers ticket include?

     The general admission ticket will allow you access to over 50 rides and attractions within the park. Special events are excluded from this. The waterpark is also a separate ticket to this.

  • Can Alton Towers tickets be scanned from a phone?

    Absolutely! Our Alton Towers Tickets are mobile-friendly meaning you can download your tickets from your customer account straight to your smartphone and scan them at the turnstiles. If you do not have a smartphone, simply print your tickets in advance and scan the ticket printout instead. 

  • Can you enter Alton Towers Scarefest with normal ticket?

    No, this is a separate ticketed event so is not included in the general admission tickets.

Facilities & Amenities

  • Are there lockers available at Alton Towers Resort?

    Yes, there are lockers for any loose items as these cannot be taken on the rides. Small Lockers are from £1 per hour or £5 per day and large Lockers are from £2 per hour or £10 per day. You can revisit the locker throughout the day at no additional charge.

Accessibility

  • Do Alton Towers do disabled tickets?

    Alton Towers do offer concessions for carers when purchasing an admission ticket. Proof of disability will need to be shown at the Ticket Office

  • Is the park accessible for wheelchairs or guests with reduced mobility?

    Yes, although there are some steep inclines through the park where some assistance may be needed.

Location

  • Where is Alton Towers?

    Alton Towers is based on Farley Lane, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB in Staffordshire. You can travel by car, by the X41bus daily from Stafford & Uttoxeter or via train. The closest stations are Uttoxeter or Stoke-On-Trent although you will need to book a taxi from the station.

Food & Drink

  • Can I bring food/snacks into Alton Towers?

    Yes, there are picnic areas available to eat at. Alton Towers does offer a wide range of food options for purchase within the parks though and cater for dietary allergies and intolerances.

Frequently Asked Questions for

Opening Information

  • What are Alton Towers opening/closing times?

    Alton Towers opens  seasonally between March and November. Daily opening and closing times are subject to change throughout the year.

Fun Facts

  • How big is Alton Towers?

    Alton Towers is 910 acres making it the largest theme park in the UK.

Rides & Attractions

  • Is CBeebies land included with an Alton Towers ticket?

    Yes, CBeebies Land is located within Alton Towers and is admission to CBeebies Land is included with all our Alton Towers Tickets.

  • Are there good thrill rides in Alton Towers?

    Yes, Alton Towers offers lots of rides for all ages. Thrillseekers can use their Alton Towers tickets to enjoy rollercoasters such as Wicker Man, Rira, Galactica, Nemesis, Thi3teen, Oblivion and The Smiler.

  • What is Alton Towers Early Ride Time?

    Early ride time is for on-site guests allowing them to enter the park before it opens to the general public. This is subject to change at any time and so best to check with the hotel directly.

  • Why do Alton Towers close rides?

    Alton Towers closes rides to renovate them and keep them up to date. They may also need to close rides due to health and safety or general up keep throughout the year.

  • How can I get tickets for the Dungeons at Alton Towers?

    These can be purchased directly from Alton Towers in addition to your admission ticket.

  • What Halloween events are on at Alton Towers?

    Alton Towers has 'Scarefest' on selected nights in October where you can experience some of the most thrilling rides in the dark and see live entertainment for all ages.

General Information

  • What is Alton Towers?

    Alton Towers is one of the UKs most popular theme parks offering an awesome choice of head-spinning, heart-pounding, world-class rollercoasters, like Wicker Man, Nemesis, Oblivion and The Smiler and family favourite attractions including CBeebies Land where families can explore 14 CBeebies themed rides and attractions

  • Where can I get an Alton Towers map from?

    Before you visit Alton Towers, download the free Alton Towers app which includes a detailed map of the park as well as other useful tools including live queue times for the rides.

  • Is there Wifi within the Alton Tower parks?

    Yes, free Wi-fi is offered within the parks

  • Is Alton Towers suitable for younger children?

    Absolutely. Alton Towers Theme Park is home to the Cbeebies Land where younger children can learn, play and be inspired. Families can explore 14 CBeebies-themed rides and attractions and meet some of CBeebies’ most popular characters.

Ticket Information

  • What are Alton Towers Fast Track tickets?

    Alton Towers offer fast track tickets for the rides which are available to purchase in the theme park on the day of your visit. Alton Towers Fast Track Tickets are separate from your admission ticket and allow ticket holders to join a fast track queue for many of the park's most popular rides and attractions.

  • Are Alton Towers tickets refundable?

     Free cancellations for bookings cancelled with the operator up to 72 hours before your chosen activity date. No refunds are given for cancellations made within 72 hours.

  • What does Alton Towers ticket include?

     The general admission ticket will allow you access to over 50 rides and attractions within the park. Special events are excluded from this. The waterpark is also a separate ticket to this.

  • Can Alton Towers tickets be scanned from a phone?

    Absolutely! Our Alton Towers Tickets are mobile-friendly meaning you can download your tickets from your customer account straight to your smartphone and scan them at the turnstiles. If you do not have a smartphone, simply print your tickets in advance and scan the ticket printout instead. 

  • Can you enter Alton Towers Scarefest with normal ticket?

    No, this is a separate ticketed event so is not included in the general admission tickets.

Facilities & Amenities

  • Are there lockers available at Alton Towers Resort?

    Yes, there are lockers for any loose items as these cannot be taken on the rides. Small Lockers are from £1 per hour or £5 per day and large Lockers are from £2 per hour or £10 per day. You can revisit the locker throughout the day at no additional charge.

Accessibility

  • Do Alton Towers do disabled tickets?

    Alton Towers do offer concessions for carers when purchasing an admission ticket. Proof of disability will need to be shown at the Ticket Office

  • Is the park accessible for wheelchairs or guests with reduced mobility?

    Yes, although there are some steep inclines through the park where some assistance may be needed.

Location

  • Where is Alton Towers?

    Alton Towers is based on Farley Lane, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB in Staffordshire. You can travel by car, by the X41bus daily from Stafford & Uttoxeter or via train. The closest stations are Uttoxeter or Stoke-On-Trent although you will need to book a taxi from the station.

Food & Drink

  • Can I bring food/snacks into Alton Towers?

    Yes, there are picnic areas available to eat at. Alton Towers does offer a wide range of food options for purchase within the parks though and cater for dietary allergies and intolerances.