Alton Towers Resortbook tickets and discover top tips

The main park is open from March to November, plus seasonal days out in November and December, and half term fun in February. The attractions open at 10am each day but closing times vary depending on the season.

Yes, absolutely! There’s plenty of benches around the park to enjoy your picnic.

Yep, there’s a number of different restaurants and cafes around the park that cater to a range of dietary needs.

You can refill your water bottle for free at any of the hydration stations or any of the restaurants at the park.

Uttoxeter Train Station:

Uttoxeter station is the nearest train station to Alton Towers, just 10 miles from the resort. Uttoxeter station is just a 20 minute drive away from the resort or 30 minutes by bus.

Stoke on Trent Station:

Stoke on Trent rail station is 15 miles from Alton Towers Resort. A local taxi would take around 25 minutes to the resort.

Derby Train Station:

Derby train station is around 25 miles fr;om Alton Towers. From there you will need to order a taxi or a car service to arrive at the resort in around 50 minutes to one hour.

D&G Bus operate the X41 which runs between Stafford - Uttoxeter - Alton Towers Resort, and the 32X which operates between Hanley - Cheadle - Alton Towers Resort.

Notts & Derby buses operate the X52 service which runs between Nottingham, Derby and the Alton Towers Resort.

Alton Towers Resort is located between the M1 and the M6 and is well signposted from both motorways. Depending on your direction, the nearest motorway exits are:

M1 Northbound – Junction 23a

M1 Southbound – Junction 28

M6 Northbound – Junction 15

M6 Southbound – Junction 16

Please drive with care when you’re in the area, as there are many walkers, cyclists and horse riders, and the roads can be very thin in places.

Some Sat Nav systems may take you down a local farm track (especially if you’re coming from the B5417). Please follow the road signs for the last few miles.

Standard Parking is charged at £6.00 for Theme Park Guests. Express Parking is charged at £18.00 for Theme Park Guests (MUST be booked in advance online.)

Gold, Platinum and Premium Merlin Passholders are able pre-book Express Parking for £12.00 (MUST be pre-booked online in advance) CBeebies Land Hotel Guests get free Express Parking. (Hotel booking confirmation must be shown.)

Express Parking is a 1-3 minute walk away from the Theme Park Entrance.

Blue Badge Parking is charged at £6.00.

Gold, Platinum and Premium Merlin Passholders and on-site hotel guests are not charged for Blue Badge Parking (Subject to Blue Badge being presented)

A current and valid Blue Badge must be presented, with badge holder present in the vehicle which is requesting disabled parking. Only one vehicle is permitted to park on Blue Badge Parking per blue badge. Spaces on the day will be allocated subject to availability on a first come first serviced basis.

As well as fantastically themed on-site hotels and the major hotels nearby, there’s a large selection of other hotels, cottages and bed & breakfasts within a few miles of the Alton Towers Resort.

Keep it comfortable, especially footwear Alton Towers is set over 900 acres so you will be on your feet for a lot of the day. Layers and a waterproof might also come in handy if you’re planning on going on water rides, or just want to be prepared for the unpredictable British weather.

Alton Towers offers a Ride Access Pass to guests who may find it difficult or cannot stand for extended periods of time – whether this is due to a physical disability or a learning/emotional impairment.

FYI the Ride Access Pass does not grant instant access to rides and is not a fast-track pass. The Ride Access Pass assigns you a virtual wait time instead of standing in the queue line.

Guests who have a Ride Access Pass can bring up to 3 friends along with them.

Still a tad confused? Check out this video which explains the Ride Access Pass.

Registering just once:

• Register once with one of our 4 UK Resort Theme Parks and you will be given a Blue Merlin Ride Access Pass card on your first visit.
• This card will be your Ride Access Pass ID for all your visits over the following 3 years, which will have your name, photo and carer requirements on it and will be valid at all 4 parks.
• Guests must register their documents 7 days prior to visit. Guests visiting in the next 7 days will have the option to apply for a Temporary 7 day yellow card directly handled by Merlin.

Full Registration:

All of the below documentation is accepted as proof of eligibility.

• A current and valid Access Card including the queueing logo on it. These cards are available here.
• Disability Living Allowance (dated within the last 24 months) showing that you receive either the higher rate mobility component or the high rate care component.
• Personal Independence Payment letter (dated within the last 24 months) showing that you receive enhanced mobility component.
• A current and valid Blue Badge

How to register - FIT’s