Alton Towers Theme Park Breaks
Alton Towers is one of the UK's top theme parks and tourist attractions, with around 2.5 million people walking through its gates every year. There's something for everyone at this theme park - from stunning roller coasters, to gentle rides that are suitable for all the family. Holiday Extras® offer short break packages for families of four from just £149 - that's a comfortable hotel stay and park entrance tickets to the UK's top theme park for one unbeatable price! We also do thrill seeker packages for couples at great rates for an unforgettable getaway!
To get the most out of your Alton Towers short break, staying at the resort comes as highly recommended. Sleep over in the luxurious surroundings of one of two themed on-site hotels, splash around in one of Europe's top water parks, enjoy some time playing a round of Extraordinary Golf, or take a chill out session at the Alton Towers Spa. It's all to do before you get on the resort monorail and head to the theme park!
New at Alton Towers in 2008
New for Alton Towers in 2008 is the new pirate themed zone Mutiny Bay. Set to make a splash when it debuts this all new zone will have some great rides such as Battle Galleons and Heave-Ho. Battle Galleons is the centre piece of the new zone, and launches you into the eight ship melee armed with a water cannon to spray your friends and family! As well as the rides there are sideshows, live entertainment, shops and restaurants to keep the family busy.
Alton Towers Attractions Include:
- Thrill rides such as Air, Nemesis and Rita the Queen of Speed. These rides will fire you at 100kph, throw you through twists and terrifying turns, and simulate what it's like to fly.
- Fun rides for those of that in-between age. Less scary than the big ones, but still quite scary enough for some these rides include classics such as Congo River Rapids, Haunted House and Duel.
- Completing the family line up are the rides for the little ones, such as Cred Street, Old MacDonald's Farmyard and Charlie & The Chocolate Factory: The Ride
Alton Towers Opening Times
Alton Towers opens on the 15th of March and is open every day from 10:00 until 18:00.
How to Get to Alton Towers
Alton Towers is located in Alton, Staffordshire, around fifteen miles to the east of Stoke on Trent and around twenty miles to the north west of Derby. The theme park is easily reachable from the M1 and M6 motorways, but it does lie in a rural area, so it will be necessary to get some directions.
By Car
From the South take M1 Junction 24 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. Parking at Alton Towers costs £4.
By Rail
The nearest train station to Alton Towers is Stafford, with regular bus services from there to the park. For train times and fares, call National Rail enquiries on 08457 48 49 50. (24 hrs, call may be recorded, local call rate applies).
