Alton Towers, Staffordshire. Paid entry
Details
DetailsAccessibility
https://www.altontowers.com/plan-your-visit/before-you-visit/accessibility/
Changing Places, Disability Toilets
2022: "Blue Badge Parking is charged at £6.00.
Gold, Platinum and Premium Merlin Passholders and on-site hotel guests are not charged for Blue Badge Parking (Subject to Blue Badge being presented)
A current and valid Blue Badge must be presented, with badge holder present in the vehicle which is requesting disabled parking. Only one vehicle is permitted to park on Disabled Parking per blue badge. Spaces on the day will be allocated subject to availability on a first come first serviced basis" https://www.altontowers.com/plan-your-visit/before-you-visit/car-parking/
Brief description
"Alton Towers Resort is a theme park and resort complex in Staffordshire, England, near the village of Alton. The park is operated by Merlin Entertainments Group and incorporates a theme park, water park, spa, mini golf and hotel complex."
See https://support.altontowers.com/hc/en-us/categories/360000038951-Our-Rides-Attractions
Address
Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
https://www.altontowers.com/plan-your-visit/help-centre/contact-us/
Phone
Website
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alton_Towers
Directions
"Alton Towers Resort is located between the M1 and the M6 and is well signposted from both motorways. Depending on your direction, the nearest motorway exits are:
M1 Northbound – Junction 23a
M1 Southbound – Junction 28
M6 Northbound – Junction 15
M6 Southbound – Junction 16
Please drive with care when you’re in the area, as there are many walkers, cyclists and horse riders, and the roads can be very thin in places. Some Sat Nav systems may take you down a local farm track (especially if you’re coming from the B5417). Please follow the road signs for the last few miles.
2022: Standard Parking:
Standard Parking is charged at £6.00 for Theme Park Guests. Upon arrival, please follow the road signage or our team members directions. We have both grass and tarmac car parks, you may be parked on grass.
Gold, Platinum and Premium Merlin Passholders are entitled to free Standard Car Parking. There is no need to pre-book your parking space, simply scan you pass at the exit barriers!
Standard Parking is between 15-25 minutes walk to the Theme Park Entrance. Book now"
https://www.altontowers.com/plan-your-visit/before-you-visit/car-parking/
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
https://www.altontowers.com/plan-your-visit/before-you-visit/opening-times/
https://www.altontowers.com/tickets-passes/day-passes/
Transport
"Visitors can travel to Alton Towers Resort by train, via several popular destinations. Visit thetrainline.com to search for train times and prices.
Uttoxeter Train Station:
Uttoxeter station is the nearest train station to Alton Towers, just 10 miles from the resort. Uttoxeter station is just a 20 minute drive away from the resort or 30 minutes by bus.
Stoke on Trent Station:
Stoke on Trent rail station is 15 miles from Alton Towers Resort. A local taxi would take around 25 minutes to the resort.
Derby Train Station:
Derby train station is around 25 miles from Alton Towers. From there you will need to order a taxi or a car service to arrive at the resort in around 50 minutes to one hour.
By Bus: D&G Bus operate the X41 which runs between Stafford - Uttoxeter - Alton Towers Resort, and the 32X which operates between Hanley - Cheadle - Alton Towers Resort. View timetables
Notts & Derby buses operate the X52 service which runs between Nottingham, Derby and the Alton Towers Resort. View timetable "
Amenities
See https://www.altontowers.com/plan-your-visit/resort-information/shops-restaurants/
and https://support.altontowers.com/hc/en-us/sections/115000840052-Facilities
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
2.40 miles*
The Old Manor at Norbury, Ashbourne
3.05 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.