The year-long ticket is cheaper than buying single-day entry on the gate – which costs £68
For thrill seekers, visiting Alton Towers is a yearly pilgrimage. While buying a ticket on the gate is a convenient option, it is often the most expensive choice with a one-day pass costing up to £68 when you get there.
Luckily, Merlin Entertainments, the company behind Alton Towers and more than 20 other top UK attractions, has dropped a new deal that gets you an annual ticket cheaper than buying one-day entry on the doors. Valid for 339 days of the year, it could save theme park fans bucket loads of cash.
Alton Towers Annual Pass holders will be able to visit as many times as you like for 12 months, with the exception of certain dates. Alton Towers is open for the main season from March to November as well as for season events on days in between.
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Adrenaline junkies can test their courage on the legendary twists of the Wicker Man or face the sheer vertical drop of the iconic Oblivion. From junior coasters to high-speed mysteries like Th13teen, the park ensures a non-stop day of heart-pounding action for older children and adults alike.
Younger guests will be delighted to explore the UK’s only CBeebies Land, where they can interact with their favourite characters across a variety of colourful, preschool-friendly attractions. Adding to the excitement, the resort has now opened the world’s-first Bluey ride, titled Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies!
For theme park fans looking to try somewhere different, Wowcher’s Theme Park Breaks could be the ideal choice. They’re currently promoting a Gulliver’s Valley Resort Stay and Theme Park Entry deal starting at £139, with options available during school holidays for a family of four looking for an exciting break.
If your family is keen on outdoor adventures, consider a National Trust Family Membership starting at £103 annually. It contains free entry to more than 500 places from houses and gardens to coastlines and countryside.
With more than two million visitors coming through the park gates every year, many have shared their experiences in TripAdvisor. One five-star review said: “We had an excellent time, lovely clean park, amazing rides (we travelled for nearly 5hrs each way with an overnight stay nearby) and it was thoroughly worth it.
“Staff were friendly mostly, and the rides were mainly operating, with other a few with downtimes. We visited midweek in late April, after Easter but before May bank holiday and there were hardly any queue times. A really great experience, but glad we avoided the weekend crowds.”
Another added: “The rides were amazing. We had a really good time and loved it so much. The staff are really kind and the rides are fabulous.”
One family who stayed in the Stargazing Pods said that they had a “Fab family weekend,” adding: “The pods are really warm, cosy and very clean. The take away breakfast was enjoyed by us all. The shower block was probably the nicest I’ve seen on a camp site.”
Not every visitor experience was quite so positive, with one guest noting: “Felt like the park was overbooked in comparison to other years. Anyone that waits 60 mins for a round child’s rollercoaster is insane and their children must have amazing patience.”
But for some it was a ‘truly awesome’ experience, with another guest sharing: “We stayed at Splash Landings Hotel and it was fabulous. The rooms are beautifully decorated (we had the standard rooms), very clean and great amenities, even an iron and ironing board, and a travel cot.
“Their restaurant is fabulous; the food delicious and plenty of it – best buffet breakfast and dinner we’ve ever had. Lovely evening entertainment for the children too.”
Get the Alton Towers Annual Pass for £68 on the Alton Towers website here. The full T&C’s can be read here.
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