About Alton Towers, UK

Alton Towers is a fascinating resort and theme park which is located in Staffordshire, England.

In the UK it is considered as the most visited theme park in the UK. Not without reason this Resort is so popular in the UK. It has more fun that you can imagine. This theme park is designed in such way that it can bring joy for everyone from toddler to a pensioner. Alton Towers have many things which are outstanding indeed. For example, the first inverted roller coaster in Europe, Nemesis, was installed here and till now entertains crowds of people. Alton Towers also have Oblivion, which is the world's first vertical drop roller coaster. Air – the world's first B&M flying roller coaster and Rita – Queen of Speed are also loved very much by visitors. Apart from the said above, Alton Towers have Waterpark Aquatot Sessions, hotels, gardens, Old MacDonald's Farmyard, gloomy Wood and many other hidden corners you would like.

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Location

  • Alton Towers
    Alton Stoke-On-Trent
    Staffordshire
    ST10 4DB
    Tel: +44 (0)990 204060
    Fax: +44 (0)1538 702 724
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Opening Hours

  • For the details on opening times click here

How to get there

  • By bus London bus timetable
    By coach. Visit www.transportdirect.info in order to plan your route in the best way. The nearest stations are Uttoxeter and Stoke on Trent.
    By car. If you travel North take M1 - Junction 23a or M6 - Junction 15, if you travel Southward use M1 - Junction 24a or M6 - Junction 16. Parking is £4 per car.
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Places to eat in the Alton Towers

  • Restaurant, Bar, Café
    Alton Towers theme park houses several healthy eating options available in the Courtyard Barbecue & bar, Rita's Chicken & Ribs and Ripsaw Café.
    Picnic Area
    In case you brought your own food with you there is a picnic area near Mutiny Bay.

Restaurants near Alton Towers

  • Only in one minute drive form famous UK resort Alton Bridge Hotel Country Inn & Carvery is located. It is 4 star 17th century inn which is placed in wonderful green area.
    Admirals House is a nice family-owned establishment which is located in one and a half mile from the Alton Towers theme park.
    The Raddle Inn located just in five minutes from Alton Towers, this tranquil inn and restaurant overlooks surrounding countryside and Croxden Abbey.
    Other restaurants in this area you may find here, with details and descriptions.

What to see around

  • Waterworld Stoke-on-Trent is UK’s No.1 aqua park and very good place for the whole family. It has great range of water rides including The Nucleus and the first indoor water roller coaster ride. It is located in 19 miles from Alton Towers.
    Blackbrook Zoological Park owns the largest bird collection in the UK and is internationally renowned for it’s wonderful achievements in breeding some of the rarest birds. Located in 10 miles from Alton Towers.
    Wedgwood Visitor Centre is world famous facility where over 250 years quality ceramics are manufactured. You can buy some items there and even create your own ceramics. Wedgwood Visitor Centre is located in 18 miles from Alton Towers.
    The Snowdome is an indoor ski slope, which was the first in whole UK, apart from ski sloped you will find here also a snowmobile track and skating rings. It is located in 38 miles from Alton Towers.