The second of the six events this year at Alton Towers Resort is happening from 20th May to 18th June and it is Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras also known as Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday happens the day before Ash Wednesday or 47 days before Easter. It’s a carnival celebration which highlights and celebrates the last day of eating rich fatty food and therefore giving up a certain type of food for lent.
Alton Towers transform Towers Street into a carnival celebration with lots of themed stages reflecting different areas of the park. The main stage on the front lawn has entertainment throughout the day and you can watch from one of the many picnic benches. For those that would like to sample foods of the world 'food street' is also just under the walkway alongside the towers. You can enjoy a range of foods including our favourite King donut.
Whilst walking around the park be prepared to see stilt walkers, dancers, musicians and lots of other family themed entertainment.
The Mardi Gras celebrations are included in your ticket so you can enjoy everything Mardi Gras has to offer at no extra cost.
You will also find some Mardi Gras souvenirs in Tower Street shop including hats, beads and T-shirts.
Alton Towers can be so busy, rushing from ride to ride so it’s nice to just sit back and enjoy the entertainment provided.
As I said earlier this is the second of six events happening at Alton Towers Resort this year. Next is in September when Alton Towers will be transformed for Oktoberfest. Prepare for spooks, chills and family fun in October when Alton Towers is transformed for Scarefest. Another personal favourite of ours is the fireworks display that happens in November and then a nice way to finish off the year is celebrating Christmas time at Alton Towers.
As well as Mardi Gras there are lots of new things to enjoy at Alton TowersResort including David Walliams World featuring the Gangsta Granny Ride and the four Retro Squad Rides.
You all know we love Alton Towers. I have been visiting since I was a little girl and I love how the park has developed and expanded over the years just getting bigger and better every year. A few years ago Alton Towers announced lots of events that would happen over the year including Mardi Gras, Oktoberfest and our personal favourite Scarefest. We often get asked how scary is Alton Towers Scarefest? What I love about Alton Towers is they cater for all ages and you can make it as family friendly or scary as you want as there is so much going on.
What To Expect When Visiting Scarefest, Alton Towers
Alton Towers really do get their spook on when it comes to the Halloween event and you can expect all kinds of tricks and treats.
Open till 9pm every night you can experience your favourite rides in the dark, 4 scare mazes, family fun and new for 2023 Daz Games - Panic
How Scary Is Scarefest At Alton Towers?
The park itself isn't scary however like I said early it can be as scary as you like with 4 scare mazes and new for 2023 Daz Games Panic. These chargeable attractions are not for the faint hearted, trust me I've done a few. Whilst they make you jump and scream (I did both) the actors inside these mazes don't touch you they are just there to give you a scare.
What Is Daz Games - Panic?
This is a new attraction for 2023 and it claims it will take you on the first adrenaline-inducing escape room meets live action scare maze for the ultimate horror experience.
I do love an escape room however you are plunged into darkness and have just 7 minutes to complete a series of tests that will challenge the mind and body as you try to locate the symbols and escape…. all whilst evading capture from the inhabitants within.
Racing against the clock you'll have to think fast and stay calm as you take on an AI-themed assault of the senses… all before the game strikes back and traps you within. Forever
What Scare Mazes Are Available This Year?
New for 2023 - Altonville Mine Tours - Tiny's Revenge
Rumours are afoot that the old Altonville Mines are alive with activity once again. Following a breakthrough from local law enforcers, the notorious Skin Snatchers have been detained...but for how long? The ironically named Tiny, however, has evaded capture and is believed to still reside within the Mines. Explore at your peril and risk the adventure, if you dare.
The Invitation
The Lakeside Cemetery invites you to join them for a grave experience that will live with you for eternity. Their friendly funeral director is dying to assist you as you descend in to the burial chamber, where you can choose your final resting place. Some caskets have already been filled while others are empty, waiting for you. Recommended 12+
The Attic: Terror of the Towers
In Alton people talk of the Governess – how she’s haunted by the death of young children. She wants revenge, and she will do it by seizing the spirits of the living in retribution. They say her ghost haunts The Attic and that’s where you’re headed. Recommended 12+
Darkest Depths
Enjoy some extra-spooky swashbuckling aboard ‘The Mutiny’, a notoriously spine-chilling ghost ship. You’ll truly earn your golden Piece of Eight by venturing into the darkest depths, avoiding the hazardous calls of the treacherous Sirens, dodging the swords of terrifyingly ghoulish pirate mutineers and coming face to face with the Kraken – the legendary monster of the seas! Recommended 12+
We have done a few scare attractions over the years with Altonville Mine Tours our most recent and I can confirm they are very scary.
How Much Are The Scare Mazes?
Each maze is chargeable and can be pre-booked online.
Daz Games - Panic
£10 or £8 for Merlin Pass Holders
Altonville Mine Tours - Tiny's Revenge, The Invitation, The Attic: Terror of the Towers and Darkest Depths
£34 for all 4 or £27.20 for Merlin Pass Holders. All 4 must be completed within 2 hours.
I think on the day you can purchase single scare mazes as we have done that in the past.
What Attractions Are Suitable For All The Family?
Alton Towers do try to make it suitable for everyone and over the years we have seen new attractions introduced which make it a family friendly event too.
New for 2023 - Burial Grounds
Burial Grounds is a free-flowing outdoor scare zone shadowed by the mighty Wicker Man where you'll encounter the rejectors of modern-day society fulfilling their terrifying primal instincts.
Trick O'Treat Town
Suitable for all ages Trick O'Treat Town is an interactive walkthrough where you must pluck up the courage to knock on doors. The residents of Spooky Avenue up to Witchy Woods love Trick or Treating so be prepared for plenty of treats and tricks too.
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 2 adults can accompany a child without a purchase of a bag (£12 or £9.60 for Merlin Pass Holders)
Alton Ancestors
On Arrival you will usually bump in to the Alton Ancestors. They have left their gravestones behind and are back from the dead. One thing you should know about the Ancestors is they love to dance so make sure you check them out and even join in.
CBeebies Land Monster Ball
Join the CBeebies characters live in Big Fun ShowTime as they dance and play games. the show features Bing, Ubercorn, Peter Rabbit and many more of your favourite CBeebies friends, you can even dress up in your favourite costume.
Freaky Fun Zone
You won't want to miss the Freaky Fun Zone on the front lawns. The five super-freaky Halloween characters put on the most spook-tacular shows, with meet and greets and photo opportunities. Little ones will love this as the characters are so much fun and very colourful.
There are also many other reasons to visit Alton Towers during Scarefest including the Alton Towers Dungeon
Alton Towers Dungeon
As Scarefest descends on the Towers, enter The Alton Towers Dungeon for a little less laughing… and a lot more screaming! Will you be found guilty by the Bishop of Stafford, survive a visit to the Plague Doctor and make it out of The Witch of Burslem’s Cottage? Enter The Alton Towers Dungeon this Halloween, as we celebrate the most hideously horrible time of year with your delightful peasant screams… If you dare!
Recommended for guests age 10+ and a charge is applicable. Pre booking is advised.
As well as as this scary fun you can enjoy your favourite rides in the dark as the theme park is open till 9pm every night during Scarefest.
Also if you want to make the most of your visit to Scarefest you can stay over at the resort where the spooky fun continues.
Alton Towers holds very special memories for us. As individuals John, Big J and I have all been separately with friends. As a couple John and I have visited for over 20 years now and John proposed to me during the fireworks. We got Merlin Passes when big J was young and every year we would visit the fireworks and start a Christmas tradition of visiting Santa at his Sleepover at the Alton Towers Hotel. When little J was born we continued with our Merlin Passes and he has now turned out to be the biggest thrill seeker of us all, loving rollercoasters. We visit the Alton Towers Resort at least 6 times a year so not being able to visit this year has been hard. When Alton Towers announced they were going to open the gardens I was eager to visit however I wasn't sure whether it would feel weird especially for the boys not being able to go on the rides. We decided to go anyway for a day out and we all really enjoyed it.
Obviously when you think of Alton Towers you think of a theme park but the gardens are actually quite a big part of the resort. I think we have maybe walked through them less than a handful of times and that was to get from one ride to another if the sky ride was closed, we have never stopped to actually appreciate how beautiful they are.
Here are a few tips and hints to make the most out of your day.
1. The gardens are open daily from 10-4pm and as the theme park is closed the gardens cost £12 per person or £1 if you are a pass holder. You have to book online and they will not accept walk ups.
2. Upon arrival by car you head towards the coach parking / disabled parking area. Someone will be there to show you where to park. When we got there, there where only about 20 cars.
3. Heading towards the main entrance you will see a pop up tent. Here they will take your temperature and check your bag. All staff had masks on.
4. If you are familiar with Alton Towers then the toilets to the right of the entrance are open as are the ones in Mutiny Bay.
5. Once inside you can choose to head straight to the gardens via the 3 entrances or you can head up towards X Sector and the Towers for a stroll. It was so quiet but it was actually lovely to walk around taking nice photographs of the boys next to their favourite rides, Spinball Whizzer and Smiler.
6. You cannot go inside the Towers at this time but you can walk along the front.
7. Once inside the gardens you can choose from 3 routes. There is a map available to download online which will show you a suggested route, an alternative route and an accessible route.
8. Some of the pathways are uneven and some paths have steep steps to get up and down so always check your map for an alternative way if these paths and steps are unsuitable for you.
9. There are 13 points of interest in the gardens including Conservatories, fountains, a swiss cottage and even Stonehenge.
10. You are more than welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens and their are plenty of bins around to dispose your litter.
11. There is a snack shop open just by Mutiny Bay selling hot and cold drinks, ice creams and snacks.
12. In the Mutiny Bay Courtyard there are approx 12-15 picnic benches under cover which is a nice place to enjoy a snack if it is too hot or raining. Just watch out for the hungry birds and ducks!
13. Enjoy
We are actually really happy we went. It was lovely exploring the grounds and not rushing from one place to another.
A trip to Alton Towers can be so much fun for all the family but it can also be very exhausting. Even though we don’t don’t live to far away we usually make the most of our visit by booking a night stay at the Resort. Staying the night has lots of benefits but here are our top five reasons why we think you should stay at The Alton Towers Resort.
You all know we are huge fans of Alton Towers and try to visit the theme park as much as possible throughout the season. Along the way we love to join in with the events that Alton Towers host throughout the year. From 7th September Alton Towers will be transformed into the German festival Oktoberfest. The festival will take place until 29th September and you can enjoy all the fun and entertainment of Oktoberfest included in your admission fee.
What to expect at Alton Towers Oktoberfest
For those not familiar with the festival, Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest, annual festival in Munich, Germany, is held over a two-week period and ending on the first Sunday in October. The festival originated on October 12, 1810, in celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria, who later became King Louis I, to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen.
Alton Towers bring the fun of the festival to the resort offering delicious food, live entertainment and of course, beer.
When you enter Alton Towers you will be greeted with German music, blue and white decorations and the smell of delicious food in the background.
If you head to the front lawn you will see a huge Oktoberfest entrance leading to a variety of food stalls including churros, brownies and marshmallows.
You will see the Wunder Bar to the left of the stage which has a range of German beers on offer. You can choose to purchase a pint at the bar or head to the souvenir stall first and purchase a stein glass. Then you can head back to the Wunder Bar where they will fill up your stein which averages about 2 and a half pints.
There are plenty of picnic benches on the front lawn where you can sit and enjoy your beer and snacks or you can sit upstairs in the Wunder Bar however seating is very limited to just a few tables.
The live entertainment stage which has been a permanent fixture over the past few months has a variety of entertainment including german dancing which was a crowd favourite.
If you are familiar with the resort you can head to the Bierkellar which is situated in the courtyard in Mutiny Bay. Undercover seating options are available here with live entertainment throughout the day. This year Oktoberfest has extended from the theme park entrance and front lawn to the whole of Mutiny Bay.
Anything Else?
As well as enjoying the German fun you can also enjoy all your favourite rides.
Opening times do vary so be sure to check out the opening times schedule. The park closing is anywhere from 5-7pm depending on the day.
Oktoberfest is included in your ticket price so is no extra cost to you.
Head to the resort before the 29th September for your chance to join in all the fun.
Excitement is building among theme park enthusiasts as parks across the UK gear up to open this month. Although Alton Towers had limited rides open during half term in February, the park officially opens on March 16th, heralding the start of the 2024 season. Boasting not only a theme park, but also CBeebies Land, World of David Walliams, accommodation options, a waterpark, and an 18-hole golf course, Alton Towers Resort is the ideal destination for a day visit or a weekend getaway. As the new season dawns, anticipation is high for what Alton Towers has in store for its guests in 2024.
Nemesis Reborn
Nemesis, the popular ride at Alton Towers Resort, had remained closed throughout 2023 after shutting down at the end of 2022. However, visitors to the park were thrilled to watch the installation of new tracks throughout the year, with most of them being black and red in colour. In May 2023, Nemesis Sub Terra reopened with the return of the Phalanx, who had closed down Nemesis in the previous year. The anticipation around the reopening of Nemesis Reborn is sky-high, and Alton Towers Resort has confirmed that Nemesis Reborn will open its doors to the public on 16th March 2024. Though visitors can't wait to get back on Nemesis, they're anticipating long queues. Will the ride be the same as before, or will there be some exciting surprises in store? Only time will tell.
Bluey at CBeebies Land
There's a new friend coming to CBeebies Land this year and it's Bluey the very popular blue heeler dog. Bluey can be found every day in CBeebies Land for a meet and greet from 23rd March 2024. Bluey is very popular amongst little ones so you won't want to miss him.
10 Years of CBeebies Land
I remember when CBeebies Land First opened. Our youngest was only one and as we are all theme park crazy he had already visited Alton Towers a few times by then. CBeebies Land brought a whole new burst of colour and fun to the park and is great for little ones to enjoy rides but also meet their favourite CBeebies Characters. As it's CBeebies Land 10th Birthday you can expect to lots of live entertainment, activities and special meet and greets to celebrate. More information coming soon.
Events
While some events have unfortunately been cancelled this year, including Festival of Thrills and one of our favourites Mardi Gras, Alton Towers has confirmed that Oktoberfest, Scarefest, Fireworks, and Christmas will go ahead as planned. Visitors can enjoy a variety of seasonal activities and entertainment throughout the year, making Alton Towers a year-round destination for fun and excitement.
If you're planning a visit to Alton Towers this year, be sure to check out all the latest updates and information on their website. With so much to see and do, the 2024 season promises to be the most exciting one yet. So pack your bags, grab your tickets, and get ready for a thrilling adventure at Alton Towers.
We have been visiting Alton Towers for as long as I can remember. In the past 15 years we have visited Alton Towers at least 3 times per year and have watched as it has grown in to the resort it is today. Originally Alton Towers was a day trip which you could enjoy with your family or friends but now it is more than that. It's a UK holiday resort with a theme park, a waterpark, mini golf and a wide range of accommodation to choose from and there are lots of reasons to stay over at the Alton Towers Resort. We have been lucky to stay in most of the resorts accommodation over the years and can tell you which hotel to stay in at the Alton towers Resort to suit your needs.
The Alton Towers Hotel
The Alton Towers Hotel is the original hotel and usually our first choice when booking a stay. The hotel is themed around the explorer Sir Algenon who landed at Alton Towers and made this hotel his home. The hotel is beautifully decorated inside and has gorgeous gardens and features on the outside.
The hotel main entrance is on level two and consists of the reception area, a small shop selling gifts and snacks and a small Costa Coffee. Here you will be able to check in and out, book your restaurant reservations, find out information regarding opening times and predicted weather for the duration of your stay. You will find the entertainment board providing you with a schedule of the entertainment available that evening.
Rooms and Suites are located on every floor of the hotel. You can choose to take the lift or enjoy the views from the stunning staircase.
Level 1 has the arcade and toilets. The arcade at the Alton Towers Hotel is only small however there is a larger arcade in the adjacent hotel Splash Landing
On the ground floor you have the Dragons Bar, The Secret Restaurant and Atrium which provides evening entertainment for all the family.
While at the resort you can also enjoy a visit to the Spa which is located in the Alton Towers Hotel.
The Rooms
There are a wide variety of rooms and suites to meet your needs and budget with each room type having a different theme.
The Explorer Room - This is your standard room at the Alton Towers hotel. It consists of a double bed and usually a set of bunkbeds. The theme is based on Sir Algenon's travels and are decorated with maps, compasses and flying boats.
We have stayed in the Explorer Room many times and it has everything you need for an overnight stay for up to a family of four.
The Moon Voyage Room - This room is themed around Sir Algenon's visit to the moon and is space themed. The room is very similar to the Explorer Room except the children have their own area to sleep, watch tv or play XBOX.
We have also stayed in a Moon Voyage Room and the children's separate area was a hit with the boys especially as it is equipped with a TV and XBOX. These rooms are great for families who need a little extra space and entertainment in the room.
The Artic Explorer Room - This is usually our first choice when it comes to booking a room at the hotel. The Artic Explorer room is based on Sir Algenon's travels to the artic and has a snow themed decor.
We have found that there is more floor space in these rooms and they are usually located on a the main entrance floor. The room has a double bed, a single bed and a truckle bed which is pulled out from under the single. We prefer this room setup than those with bunk beds.
These are the main three room types within the hotel however you can choose to book a suite especially if it is a special occasion. There are a number of suites available all with a different theme including The Chocolate Room, The Smiler Room and The Coca Cola Room.
Suites - We have only stayed in the Coca Cola Suite so can't comment on the others however we absolutely loved the room and it was the perfect way to celebrate a birthday.
The Coca Cola room is themed around the brand and features a double bed, a set of bunk beds and a pull out double sofa bed so can comfortably sleep six. As the room is a suite you can expect lots of floor space and special features such as a fridge full of complimentary Coca Cola and a game console in the room. You will also be treated with celebration balloons and chocolates on arrival.
The room and extras are a lovely treat to head back to after a day in the theme park however the rooms are costly an we would probably only stay in a suite for a very special occasion as you don't really get much time in your room as you are so busy enjoying the resort.
Why Stay At The Alton Towers Hotel?
The Alton Towers Hotel is the perfect base for you to explore the resort. It's the original hotel and unlike other accommodation around the resort this hotel actually feels like a hotel with its gorgeous decor, beautiful features and ambience.
The Secret Garden restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy an evening meal or breakfast with some tables having views over the beautiful gardens towards the back.
There are more room choices within the hotel to suit all needs and budgets. We also find the rooms to be bigger than Splash Landings Hotel.
If you do want to explore what Splash Landing hotel has to offer you can always take the indoor walkway which connects the two hotels.
Splash Landing Hotel
The Splash Landing hotel is themed around the Caribbean. Everything about the hotel from the fixtures, furnishing, restaurant and rooms have a calypso feel and is ideal for those who would like a hotel stay to remember.
As soon as you enter the hotel on level two you feel like you have just stepped on to a Caribbean island. As well as the reception, small shop selling snacks and gifts on this level you will find Ma Garrita's Bar. Ma Garrita's serves delicious cocktails as well as beers and soft drinks with a tropical themed terrace or windows overlooking the waterpark. It is also home to the Calypso Crew kids club who provide entertainment throughout the day and evening for the kids staying at any of the resort accommodation.
On level one you will find toilets, a large arcade and Flambo's restaurant. Here you will enjoy your breakfast or if you are staying for an evening meal they serve grills, burgers, salads and a kids menu all in a tropical surrounding with some tables overlooking the waterpark below.
On the ground level you will find The Waterpark. The Waterpark is an indoors Waterpark with an outside area too. It boasts a Master Blaster Coaster and Lazy River and has a Bubbly Wubbly pool and flumes outside. Make a splash in Lagoona Bay, head to the interactive Wacky Waterworks or little ones can paddle and play in Little Leak.
The Rooms
Splash Landings Hotel offers the choice of three rooms to suit your requirements and budget.
Beachcomber Room - This room is a standard room that lives up to your Caribbean expectations. Brightly coloured bedding, pineapple shaped lamp and sand and water patterned carpet.
Rooms sleep up to 4 and consist of a double bed and a set of bunk beds. Cots are available on request.
When staying at Splash Landings this is the hotel room we choose every time. It's comfortable and always clean.
Pirate Room - Inspired by Mutiny Bay, the pirate room is a must for little adventurers. You will be staying in the Captains Quarters filled with Pirate themed decor and hidden treasures. Can you crack the code to unlock them?
The Pirate Room is spacious offering room for up to 6 people. The children can enjoy the XBOX console that is available in the room and also a mini fridge filled with complimentary water.
Ice Age Room - Despite Ice Age being removed from the theme park years ago Splash Landings hotel still offers an Ice Age Themed room for fans of the movies.
Designed and themed around the Ice Age you can cosy up under fur blankets in your own artic den with ice berg walls.
Each room sleeps up to 6 people with an XBOX console and Ice Age Game and a mini fridge filled with complimentary water.
Why Stay At The Splash Landing Hotel?
Splash Landing is perfect for guests who want to be submerged in to the Caribbean theme and feel like they are actually on a tropical island once inside. The temperature is always warmer in this hotel so you usually find guests walking round in shorts and flip flops even during the colder months.
The entertainment has always been more child friendly at Splash Landing with games and fun throughout the evening shows. We also prefer the larger arcade in this hotel too.
Although all guests can access The Waterpark, it is just down a few steps once you have finished breakfast or before checking in.
It is also closer to the Monorail which takes you to the theme park.
CBeebies Land Hotel
Even though we are regulars to the resort and staying over throughout the year we have never stayed at the CBeebies Land Hotel. It's aimed at littler ones and the boys were too old when it opened. We have however visited inside and looked around and it would be the perfect choice for CBeebies fans.
When the hotel was designed and built they definitely had children in mind so you can expect bright colours, CBeebies theme running throughout the whole hotel, interactive features and entertainment exclusive to hotel guests.
The Windmill Restaurant has lots of yummy food for the kids to enjoy including fish fingers, pasta dishes and burgers.
There is a gift shop inside selling lots of CBeebies merchandise.
Keeping the kids entertained is a priority at the hotel and the team provide non stop entertainment throughout the day. Join in with the Ubercorn disco to burn off some energy and dance away to some of Ubercorns favourite music. Meet some of your favourite characters with Meet and Greets. Join the Spot Bots on screen as the CBeebies Land Hotel team help you with some of the Spot Bot puzzles. Just before bedtime enjoy some stargazing on a comfy beanbag.
The Rooms
There is a huge range of rooms and suites in the CBeebies Land Hotel to suit family size, requirements and budget.
Bugbies Room - Although this is your standard room choice it will not feel like it once inside. The room is decorated and themed around CBeebies Bugbies characters. It's brightly coloured and features and double bed and bunk beds.
The children have their own sleeping area which features an interactive play wall.
The room can sleep up to a family of 5.
Themed Rooms - Similar layout and features of a Bugbies room the themed rooms are deluxe and are themed around some of your favourite characters. Choose from Octonauts, Postman Pat, Swashbuckle, In The Night Garden and Something Special.
Suites - As I mentioned earlier the suites available at the Alton Towers Hotels are perfect for larger families, those who would like a little more floor space or if celebrating a special occasion.
The suites at The CBeebies Land Hotel sleep up to 7 people and there are a variety of themes to choose from, Postman Pat, In The Night Garden, Swashbuckle or Something Special.
Why Stay At The CBeebies Land Hotel?
The hotel has children in mind so its bright, fun, interactive and themed around CBeebies and the CBeebies characters. Entertainment and Meet and Greets are scheduled throughout the day to keep little ones busy when they are not at the theme park.
Toddler friendly features available including cots, baby baths, children's toilet seats and steps for the bathroom sink.
Entertainment is exclusive to CBeebies Land Hotel guests and Early Ride Access at CBeebies Land is included.
The Enchanted Village
The Enchanted Village is like a fairytale with woodland lodges and luxury treehouses amongst winding pathways with twinkling lights. The Enchanted Village is set back behind the hotels and is furthest from the theme park.
The Enchanted Village has its own reception for check in to the Woodland Lodges. There is a small gift shop within the village, children's play areas and small arcade machines.
The Crooked Spoon Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed atmosphere.
Woodland Lodges
Woodland Lodges offer you the privacy of your own log cabin within the Enchanted Village. Each cabin sleeps up to 5 people with a double bed and a separate sleeping area for children featuring bunk beds and a truckle bed.
Each Woodland Lodge offers free wifi, TV and an outdoor decking area to relax at after a long day at the park.
Luxury Treehouses
There are five luxury treehouses within the Alton Towers Resort. Each treehouse offers luxury accommodation for up to 8 people.
The Treehouses have their own private decking with a hot tub overlooking the Enchanted Village. You can access exclusive in-resort takeaway service or make use of the kitchenette with crockery and glasses for up to 8 people.
The treehouse will be equipped with a 50" Plasma TV, PS4 and family friendly games.
You will be given VIP parking, an earlier check in time of 2pm with a Costa waiting for you on arrival.
Stargazing Pods
The stargazing pods are the newest addition to the resort offering budget accommodation. Each pod consists of a double bed and two single beds. The pod does come equipped with lighting and heaters however it is similar to a camping experience where you access to communal toilets, showers, baby change facilities located in another area of the camp.
These are perfect for families who want to enjoy a stay over at the resort without the great expense.
Why Stay In The Enchanted Village?
The Enchanted Village offers a unique experience and is perfect for those who enjoy the idea of having their own personal lodge, cabin or pod.
In the evening it looks magical with the twinkling lights guiding you through the dark pathways. The Crooked Spoon restaurant is at the heart of the village and is within walking distance from the lodges.
Anything Else?
Most short breaks at Alton Towers are based on Bed and Breakfast. You need to add on theme park tickets to your booking to gain access to the theme park unless you are a merlin pass holder.
A complimentary pass to use at the Extraordinary Golf is included in overnight stays.
Check in is 3pm (unless otherwise stated based on your accommodation) and check out is 10am.
Car Parking is free and some accommodation offer VIP parking.
Tickets to the Waterpark can be purchased at the time of booking.
Early access to the theme park is included however this does not include special events such as Scarefest.
Restaurant bookings can be made prior to your arrival using the email link in your booking.
Free WIFI is included throughout the resort.
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