Alton Towers Resort
Alton, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Over an hour from your starting point
Review
Still the UK's headline theme park. Families with mixed ages do well: little ones vanish into CBeebies Land while older kids queue for Nemesis Reborn and Wicker Man. It is a long, walking-heavy day, so buggies and sensible shoes matter.
Our recommendation. Arrive at opening, do the big coasters first, then retreat to CBeebies Land after lunch. A hotel stay takes the sting out of the drive home.
- CBeebies Land
- Wicker Man & Galactica
- Splash Landings waterpark nearby
Best age groups
CBeebies Land for under-8s; world-class coasters for 9+
Toddlers 0–4
Better for other ages
Little kids 5–8
A strong fit
Tweens 9–12
A strong fit
Teens 13–16
A strong fit
Pets
Pets are not allowed in the theme park. Assistance dogs are welcome. Kennels are sometimes offered on site — book ahead.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Typical cost
- £££
- Cover
- Mostly outdoors