Alton Towers Resort

Using your eTicket

Please ensure that the name on your eTicket matches the name on your ID. Failure to do so may result in you being refused entry to the attraction.

You must bring a printed copy of your eTicket, a printed copy of your order confirmation email, and a valid passport or other photo ID, when you visit the attraction. 

All guests should go directly to the turnstiles with their eTicket - there is no need to exchange the ticket at the admission desk.

Your eTicket is only valid on your preferred visit date. 

Opening times

The park itself opens 10am and closing times vary seasonally throughout the year. Check the opening times here.

Park address
Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire ST10 4DB

Getting there
Alton Towers is in Staffordshire, in the north-west of England. The entrance to the park is near the village of Farley.

The closest rail stations to the park are Uttoxeter, Stoke-on-Trent and Derby. You will need to either catch a bus or hail a taxi from these stations to get to Alton Towers.

Parking
There is a parking charge of £6 per day for those guests choosing to travel by car, or £16 per day for VIP/Express parking (prices subject to change).

Wheelchair access
The park strives to be as accessible as possible to disabled customers. Accessibility varies by ride. Many areas of the park and many rides are accessible to wheelchair users.

Group bookings:

• If you would like to place a booking for a 10 people or more, please contact us.

If its thrills you’re after, you’re in for a treat – Alton Towers is home to some of the most intense thrill rides in the world:

Wicker Man
Explore the first wooden rollercoaster to be built in the UK for 21 years, with the unique thrill of fire. This spectacular six-story structure, featuring an impress human face on one side and ram's head on the other will leave you in awe as it burts into flames as the train races through its chest.

Galactica
Blast through a portal into another dimension on the world’s first fully Virtual Reality rollercoaster! On Galactica you’ll become an astronaut, fly beyond the stars and endure death-defying twists and turns with a G force more powerful than a real life rocket launch.

Oblivion
The world’s first vertical drop rollercoaster with a massive drop of 180 feet – Oblivion’s slogan is “don’t look down” – but if you dare to, it won’t fail to thrill!

Nemesis
Nemesis was Europe’s first ever rollercoaster where your legs dangle beneath you as you ride! Fly along a track of corkscrews and vertical loops at up to 80kmph and experience the G-forces that make this a favourite of thrill-seekers worldwide.

Rita: Queen of Speed
Faster than a shuttle take-off, speedier than a Ferrari and with G-forces of up to 4.7, Rita: Queen of Speed is not to be missed if you’re feeling daring. It takes you from 0-100kmph in 2.5 seconds!

CBeebies Land
Meet children's TV favourites in the magical CBeebies Land at Alton Towers! There's plenty for little ones to do, with immersive play areas, live entertainment and rides including the Octonauts' My First Coaster ride! Join The Octonauts on their rollercoaster mission, discover sea creatures and explore an undersea world.

SEALIFE Sharkbait Reef
The park’s pirate-themed aquarium is home to over 300 spectacular species of fish, sharks and seahorses. Plus, discover the UK’s only tropical pool that you can dip your fingers into!
 

Covid 19 measures implemented for this attraction:

• Guests are required to wear a securely fitted face mask or covering during their visit. 
• Contactless payments only.
• Temperature check prior to entry. Any person who is displaying a high temperature associated with fever will not be permitted into the attraction.
• Reduced capacity to allow social distancing measures.
• Enhanced cleaning will take place throughout the day.
• Introduced new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements for the staff
• Introduced a large number of hand sanitisers stations around the attraction for the guests to use