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- Do any of the rides or attractions feature strobe lighting?
- What time does the Park open/close?
- Are there lockers on-Park for children's belongings?
- How long are the queues?
- Are there any restrictions on the attractions?
- Can I hire pushchairs?
- Are there any places undercover to eat a picnic?
- Is the Theme Park open during winter?
Yes, a few of the attractions at the Park feature strobe lighting. This information can be found on signage at the entrance to each ride.
The Park opens at 9.30am and the ride time starts from 10.00am.
Alton Towers Hotel Guests can enter the Park 30 minutes before opening for use of selected rides.
The Park closes from 5.00pm onwards. Please see the noticeboards at the entrances for that day's closing time.
Alton Towers Hotel Guests can enter the Park 30 minutes before opening for use of selected rides.
The Park closes from 5.00pm onwards. Please see the noticeboards at the entrances for that day's closing time.
Yes, these can be found in Guest Services and are marked on the Park Map.
At Alton Towers we are committed to reducing queue times and have invested heavily this year in initiatives such as increasing our rider capacity and introducing new attractions.
Guests wishing to beat the queues are advised to pre-book their tickets, to prevent queuing for admission on the day. On our peak days we also stay open a little later to allow guests as much time as possible to enjoy the rides and attractions
Guests wishing to beat the queues are advised to pre-book their tickets, to prevent queuing for admission on the day. On our peak days we also stay open a little later to allow guests as much time as possible to enjoy the rides and attractions
Yes, height restrictions apply and there is a list of other restrictions (dependent on the ride) and general information at the entry point to each attraction.
Our average girth restriction is 52 inches. However, as a result of customer feedback, we have introduced seats on our Nemesis and Oblivion rides accommodating a girth size of 54 inches. For more detailed height, girth and general restrictions please see signage at the ride entrance.
Our average girth restriction is 52 inches. However, as a result of customer feedback, we have introduced seats on our Nemesis and Oblivion rides accommodating a girth size of 54 inches. For more detailed height, girth and general restrictions please see signage at the ride entrance.
Yes, strollers can be hired from Guest Services, located at the top of Towers Street. A £5 refundable deposit is required per stroller and a daily charge £6.00/£9.00 per single/double stroller applies, hotel guests are entitled to a discount on presentation of their voucher booklet.
There is not a great deal of cover around the Park but there are many picnic areas and benches, so wrap up warm.
The Theme Park closes on 11th November for essential maintenance and development. However the Hotels, Waterpark and some other attractions are open year-round, to celebrate the festive season and keep away the winter blues - so keep your eyes peeled for more details coming soon!
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