Alton Towers Tickets

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 48 hours before your chosen activity date. No refunds are given for cancellations made within 48 hours.

• What does Alton Towers ticket include?

  The general admission ticket will allow you access to over 50 rides and attractions within the park. The Dungeons and 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.

• Do babies or infants require a ticket to get into Alton Towers Theme Park?

  Infants under the age of 3 years can enter free of charge, but still require a ticket. Simply add an infant ticket(s) to your Alton Towers Booking when purchasing your Alton Towers 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.