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Alton Towers refill cup and drinks guide
Alton Towers Refill Cup Price: 2026 Complete Guide & Value
Looking for the current Alton Towers refill cup price? Discover exact 2026 drink refill costs, station locations, multi-buy savings, and money tips. Read more...
The Bat Roost That Delayed a £12.5 Million Rollercoaster
The Bat Roost That Delayed a £12.5 Million Rollercoaster
Bats affected the project … Read more...
Extraordinary Golf at Alton Towers: Is It Worth Playing?
Extraordinary Golf at Alton Towers: Is It Worth Playing?
All about the golf service Read more...
First Aid at Alton Towers: The Complete Guide
First Aid at Alton Towers: The Complete Guide
A guide to the first aid operations of the park Read more...
Lockers at Alton Towers: The Complete Guide
Lockers at Alton Towers: The Complete Guide
Where can you store your property whilst in the park Read more...
The Towers Gift Centre: How Hex's Entrance Used to Be a Shop (With a Secret Bar Before That)
The Towers Gift Centre: How Hex's Entrance Used to Be a Shop (With a Secret Bar Before That)
How Hex's Entrance Used to Be a Shop Read more...
Scarefest on a Budget: How to Do the Event Without Paying for Every Maze
Scarefest on a Budget: How to Do the Event Without Paying for Every Maze
Budgeting for special occasions Read more...
What Is an Alton Towers Blue Light Day? The Exclusive Members-Only Event Explained
What Is an Alton Towers Blue Light Day? The Exclusive Members-Only Event Explained
How emergency services can use the blue light scheme Read more...
Every Area of Alton Towers Waterpark, Explained
Every Area of Alton Towers Waterpark, Explained
The waterpark explained area by area Read more...
What to Actually Bring to Alton Towers Waterpark: A Packing Checklist
What to Actually Bring to Alton Towers Waterpark: A Packing Checklist
The Essentials: What You Genuinely Need Read more...
Alton Towers Food Guide 2026: Best Eats & Drink Prices
Alton Towers Food Guide 2026: Best Eats & Drink Prices
Ultimate Alton Towers food guide! Explore restaurant menus, Alton Towers refillable drinks price details, budget tips, and Halloween & Fireworks dining. Read more...
Scared of the Dark or Claustrophobic? A Genuine Guide to Doing Scarefest Anyway
Scared of the Dark or Claustrophobic? A Genuine Guide to Doing Scarefest Anyway
A Genuine Guide to Doing Scarefest Anyway Read more...
What Age Is Scarefest Suitable For? A Proper Age Guide by Attraction
What Age Is Scarefest Suitable For? A Proper Age Guide by Attraction
What age is Scarefest for? Read more...
Is Scarefest Included in Standard Alton Towers Admission?
Is Scarefest Included in Standard Alton Towers Admission?
Do you need to pay for more for Scarefest? Read more...
The Wildest Things Alton Towers Actually Considered (But Never Built)
The Wildest Things Alton Towers Actually Considered (But Never Built)
Ever wondered what never came to fruition Read more...
What to Wear to Alton Towers in Every Season: A Practical Packing Guide
What to Wear to Alton Towers in Every Season: A Practical Packing Guide
Rainy day planning Read more...
Project Horizon: Everything We Know About Alton Towers' Next Big Ride
Project Horizon: Everything We Know About Alton Towers' Next Big Ride
What’s the latest update for Project Horizon……. Read more...
Alton Towers Mardi Gras 2027: New Orleans Spirit Returns to the Towers
Alton Towers Mardi Gras 2027: New Orleans Spirit Returns to the Towers
Alton Towers Resort confirms the return of the Mardi Gras event for the 2027 season, featuring parades, street food, and carnival atmosphere. Read more...
Alton Towers Oktoberfest 2026: Dates and Entertainment Details Revealed
Alton Towers Oktoberfest 2026: Dates and Entertainment Details Revealed
Get ready for the return of Alton Towers Oktoberfest! Running from 7 September to 6 October 2026, enjoy German food, live music, and late-night ride time. Read more...
Fact-Checking the Chained Oak: What's Actually True Behind Hex's Legend?
Fact-Checking the Chained Oak: What's Actually True Behind Hex's Legend?
Find out more about the old oak tree .... Read more...
The Corkscrew: Alton Towers' First Ever Rollercoaster, and Why a Piece of It Still Stands in the Entrance Plaza
The Corkscrew: Alton Towers' First Ever Rollercoaster, and Why a Piece of It Still Stands in the Entrance Plaza
Find out more about the corkscrew rollercoaster Read more...
B&M, Intamin, and Gerstlauer: The Coaster Manufacturers Behind Alton Towers, Explained
B&M, Intamin, and Gerstlauer: The Coaster Manufacturers Behind Alton Towers, Explained
Coaster brands and who they are..... Read more...
John Wardley: The Man Who Designed Nemesis, Oblivion, and Half of Alton Towers
John Wardley: The Man Who Designed Nemesis, Oblivion, and Half of Alton Towers
The AT legend John Wardley Read more...
How Scare Actors Learn Not to Actually Touch You (and What Happens If a Guest Panics)
How Scare Actors Learn Not to Actually Touch You (and What Happens If a Guest Panics)
Find out more about the actors at Scarefest Read more...