Alton Towers is a theme park and resort located in Alton, England, UK, making this a man-made attraction. It originally opened in 1860 but the 4th April 1980 was its official opening of the ‘Theme Park’.
The size of Alton Towers is roughly 800 acres, (3.2km2). This includes 35 rides. The resort includes the theme park as well as the Alton Towers Hotel, Splash Landings Hotel, Waterpark, Spa, Extraordinary Golf and Conference Centre.
Unique selling points of Alton Towers are that it is a superb family attraction (suitable for all ages). The resort includes an on site hotel. There are a range of rides and activities to suit all ages, including a spa on site along with a golf course. The promotions and advertising are also very effective too. It is also a very suitable place for ‘group parties’. The Conference Centre on site proves that this attraction is welcoming to any business group or party, whatever the occasion. OPENING TIMES 2013
The theme park is open from 16th March until 10th November. The park opens daily at 10:00am until 5:00pm, however, during the summer peak time the park is open until 6:00pm. The Alton Towers water park is open from 10:00am until 6:00pm each day, however during school holidays it is open until 8:00pm.
FEBRUARY HALF-TERM
The theme park traditionally opens selected attractions during February half-term in the closed season, prior to the main opening in March, and includes a selection of thrill and family rides.
WINTER
The Splash Landings and Alton Towers hotels remain open throughout winter. Visitors can also still enjoy the Alton Towers Waterpark (Cariba Creek), Extraordinary Golf and Spa while most of the theme park is closed. However, selected areas of the theme park are open for the Christmas event, in which the Old McDonald's Farmyard area of the park is decorated for the special occasion and is home to Santa and real reindeer.
Alton Towers Resort makes every effort to ensure that the Theme Park, Hotels,