About Alton Towers

Have you ever been dreaming on visiting one of the top most visited and highly popular theme parks? If so yes, you are looking at the right place! Alton Towers is the 2nd most visited theme park in England, and still more; the 11th most visited through out the whole of Europe. Imagine, the squeals of joy you would hear from your family at this suggestion, and as much for the joy, the Alton Towers would unquestionably make you happy true to its slogan “Making Britain Happy”.   

The Alton Towers, the flagship attraction of Merlin Entertainments, is a 500 acre theme park with 29 rides in total. It has 7 rollercoaster rides and 5 water rides. Its most attracted rides are Nemesis, Oblivion, Air, Rita – Queen of Speed and so forth. The Alton Towers theme park is divided into several areas and is placed in the shape of a horseshoe, around the tower and the 19th century garden. The areas are; Towers Street, Mutiny Bay, Katanga Canyon, Gloomy Wood, Forbidden Valley, Ug Land, Cloud Cuckoo Land, X-Sector, Adventure Land, Storybook Land and Old Macdonald's Farmyard. Since it is situated in a historic land of the country house of Earl of Shrewsbury, visiting the Alton Towers gives you the rare opportunity to admire historic art and at the same time enjoy yourselves taking exclusive thrilling rides! It also has a spa and very comfortable hotels to ease your stay and ensure every possible enjoyment.

The Alton tower operates from March to 1st November and opens from 10.00am onwards daily to varying times depending on the season. The easiest train line stations to the theme park are Derby and Stroke-on-Trent. The satellite navigation reference for Alton Towers is ST10 4DB. There are some ticket packages allowed, however, it is cheaper booking online.    

This theme park is disabled friendly and also provides all visitors with superb services to ensure a quite enjoyable stay!

Location

Alton Towers is near Stoke on Trent in Staffordshire.You
can take a Virgin train from London Euston to Stoke on Trent and
then a bus.