There is a great lineup of events planned for Alton Towers Resort. One of the highlights is the opening of Bluey the Ride: Here Come The Grannies!, Alton Towers’ new rollercoaster opening at the start of the 2026 season.
February Half-Term Pirate Takeover
The year kicks off with the February Half-Term Pirate Takeover, running from 14th to 22nd February 2026. Selected areas of the theme park will be open along with bucket loads of live entertainment, extraordinary golf and the Alton Towers Waterpark.
Alton Towers After Dark
Alton Towers Theme Park fully reopens for the 2026 season on Saturday, 14th March 2026, and Alton Towers After Dark is back!
Experience the twists and turns of your favourite rides under the stars as the award-winning Alton After Dark event returns for 2026!
Nothing beats the heart-pounding rush of flying through the night sky on the world-class rides and attractions! Don’t miss out!
School Summer Holidays
The Staffordshire theme park will be running family friendly events throughout the summer school holidays.
Scarefest
One of our personal favourite events at Alton Towers Resort is Scarefest. Featuring all your favourite rides, optional Scaremazes and late park opening, providing the opportunity to experience rides in the dark, what’s not to love?
Scarefest 2026 runs on selected dates from Saturday 26th September to Sunday 1st November.
If you have yet to experience this event, have a read of our Scarefest tips and tricks and also our Scarefest review.
Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular
For a fireworks display dazzling enough to make your jaw drop and your eyes pop, there’s only one place to be – Alton Towers Resort. Taking place from 6th to 8th November, it is an end-of-season party that you don’t want to miss!
Christmas Festive Breaks
Join in the festive fun at Alton Towers Resort, packed full of laughter, magical memories and delight, when you take time to unwind with a fantastical Festive Break.
Stay at Alton Towers Resort
If you can afford to then it is well worth taking the opportunity to stay on site as after a long day in the park it is only a short walk back to your accommodation. It really adds to the experience and you can spend a second day relaxing at the onsite Alton Towers Waterpark before the drive home. Due to the scale of the park, it is well worth planning your visit in advance.
Plan Ahead
Thanks to the internet it is easy to plan ahead. We recommend viewing the Alton Towers Park Map online. You can also view the Ride Height Restrictions. Alton Towers offers a good mixture of rides and attractions to entertain every member of the family. Use the map and other information available on the Alton Towers website to get an idea of which rides and attractions you would like to do. This information will help you to establish which sections of the theme park you need to visit. Bear in mind that the different sections are very spread out with lots of walking between each one. It is worth making use of the Skyride as this can avoid lots of walking on hilly and uneven pathways. Ensure that you wear comfortable shoes suitable for lots of walking.
Alton Towers Resort Tickets
Purchase your tickets in advance to save time queuing at the entrance to the park and also saving on the full price admission. View our Alton Towers Resort Special Offers Page for the best discounts on your Tickets and Accommodation.
You can buy your tickets in advance direct from Alton Towers Official Website.
Alton Towers Resort
At Alton Towers resort you will find a wide range of Attractions in addition to the famous Theme Park.
Extraordinary Golf is a fun mini-golf for all the family with holes based on some of the rides and attractions from within the theme park. Located within the Splash Landings hotel is the Alton Towers Waterpark. A highlight of the water park is the Master Blaster Water Coaster which takes you around the whole Waterpark at breath-taking speed. This amazing water slide will have you screaming with fun!
Website Links
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Alton Towers Park Map
Ride Height Restrictions
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