School Holidays For Less: Here's How To Save On Days Out At Alton Towers This Summer

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Not to scare you, but there are about to be a lot of summer holidays to fill ahead of you.

And while it’ll be nice to have the little ones home for the first few days, eventually the thrill of it all will wear off – for both you and them. 

If you need something to keep the momentum churning over the next six weeks, we’ve got good news for you. 

Just in time for the holidays, Alton Towers has dropped two offers that mean you can experience its rides and attractions for less, whether you’re going for a short stay, or a day trip.

In case you hadn’t already heard, Alton Towers has just opened Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! and, from 18th July will unveil the Minecraft Meet The Mobs trail. 

Fronted by Joey and Bluey dressed up as ‘the grannies’, the Bluey rollercoaster leads you through a day of mischief through Bluey’s backyard, and you’ll have a chance to spot her house in the queue.

The ride is nestled in the UK’s only CBeebies Land, where you can also explore live shows, the Peter Rabbit ride, and take a boat through In the Night Garden.

Meanwhile, the Minecraft trail offers a taste of the game in real life, with a hunt for Mob Babies through Minecraft-inspired settings, meet and greets with characters from the game, and themed snacks everywhere you look.

Not to mention that Alton Towers has over 40 other rides to choose from, so you won’t exactly get bored. 

That’s why, for a short time only, the park is offering a second day free if you stay at the Alton Towers Resort. 

Whether you’ve been eyeing up a night in the Bluey Suite at CBeebies Land Hotel, or a magical stay at the Enchanted Village, the offer covers one night of accommodation and two days of access to the park from just £79 per person.

Or, if you’re there for a good time and not a long time, you can also book a ticket that gives you access to two parks for the price of one – including Thorpe Park, Chessington Park of Adventures, or LEGOLAND Windsor Resort. 

You better get going either way, because the 2nd Day Free sale will only run until 19th July, with the deal applicable on stays until 22nd October.

The Twice The Fun offer ends on 27th July, but once you’ve bought a day ticket you’ll be able to use it at a second theme park until 25th September. Yep, for real life.