Alton Towers Tickets

Opening Information

• What are Alton Towers opening/closing times?

  Alton Towers opens seasonally between March and early 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 included in your admission to 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, Rita, Galactica, Nemesis Reborn, Thirteen, Oblivion and The Smiler. Other rides that still hold a good thrill are Toxicator and Nemesis Sub-Terra.

• 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 and there is no ride availability promised for your visit due to last minute works potentially being carried out.

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

  No, the Alton Towers Dungeons have now closed and left the resort.

   

• 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, scare mazes are an additional charge that can be booked either via Alton Towers Resort website, or on the day at the box office if available.

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 Reborn, Oblivion and The Smiler with family favourite attractions including CBeebies Land where families can explore 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, with paper maps available at the park.

• 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 Cbeebies Land where younger children can learn, play and be inspired. Families can explore CBeebies-themed rides and attractions and meet some of CBeebies’ most popular characters along with live entertainment throughout the day. There is also smaller rides and attractions throughout the rest of the resort.

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 such as Halloween scare mazes during Scarefest. 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?

  Yes, however the scare mazes and addition attractions is a separate upcharge so is not included in the general admission tickets. If you would like to book this you would be able to on their website or on the day.

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. A lot of the park has faster routes including steps, with an alternative ramp access signposted.

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.