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Postman Pat's Parcel Post Is Gone — What CBeebies Land Loses (and Gains)
Postman Pat's Parcel Post Is Gone — What CBeebies Land Loses (and Gains)
All about what was …Postamn pats final round Read more...
Gangsta Granny: The Ride at Alton Towers — Everything You Need to Know
Gangsta Granny: The Ride at Alton Towers — Everything You Need to Know
The full insider info on this iconic ride Read more...
Alton Towers attendance and visitor numbers — park guide
Alton Towers Attendance: How Many People Actually Visit Each Year?
Alton Towers Attendance: How Many People Actually Visit Each Year? Read more...
Who Owns Alton Towers? Inside LondonMetric, Merlin, and the Ownership Split Nobody Explains
Who Owns Alton Towers? Inside LondonMetric, Merlin, and the Ownership Split Nobody Explains
The simplest way to understand the current structure is this: Merlin Entertainments operates Alton Towers, running the rides, employing the staff, and making the day-to-day and strategic decisions abo Read more...
Alton Towers Halloween 2026 Tickets Price & Event Guide
Alton Towers Halloween 2026 Tickets Price & Event Guide
Complete guide to Alton Towers Halloween 2026 tickets price, Scarefest maze costs, Fireworks 2026 dates, refillable drink prices, and hotel packages. Read more...
Can You Film on the Rides at Alton Towers? The Full Story Behind the GoPro Ban
Can You Film on the Rides at Alton Towers? The Full Story Behind the GoPro Ban
Alton Towers' stated position is unambiguous: for the safety of all guests and colleagues, on-ride filming is strictly prohibited across every attraction Read more...
Can You Ride at Alton Towers With a Cast, Air Boot, or Splint? The Full Guide
Can You Ride at Alton Towers With a Cast, Air Boot, or Splint? The Full Guide
There's no exception carved out for a small cast, a supposedly sturdy one, or a cast on a limb that doesn't feel relevant to a particular ride's restraint system —... Read more...
Top 10 Tips for Visiting Alton Towers Resort This Easter
Top 10 Tips for Visiting Alton Towers Resort This Easter
Easter is one of the best times of year to visit Alton Towers — the full ride lineup is back after winter, the weather's improving, and this year specifically Read more...
Unwrap the Joy of Christmas at Alton Towers Resort: Your Festive Guide!
Unwrap the Joy of Christmas at Alton Towers Resort: Your Festive Guide!
There's a particular kind of magic to seeing a theme park dressed for Christmas. The rollercoasters go quiet for the season, but in their place comes twinkling hotel decorations, a... Read more...
Cracking the Code: What "Secret Weapon" Really Means for Every Major Alton Towers Coaster
Cracking the Code: What "Secret Weapon" Really Means for Every Major Alton Towers Coaster
Next time Alton Towers teases a brand-new coaster with drone footage, cryptic social posts, and a mystery countdown, there's a good chance it's already got a number attached to it Read more...
Minecraft-Themed Accommodation: Why It's Going to Chessington, Not Alton Towers
Minecraft-Themed Accommodation: Why It's Going to Chessington, Not Alton Towers
Back in late 2024, news broke that Merlin Entertainments had struck a genuinely major deal with Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, promising real-world Minecraft attractions, themed accommodat Read more...
Easter weekend alton towers · MD Easter Family Trips & Holidays: Top Things to Do on Easter Weekend at Alton Towers
Easter weekend alton towers · MD Easter Family Trips & Holidays: Top Things to Do on Easter Weekend at Alton Towers
Easter marks a genuine turning point in the Alton Towers calendar. The park is properly back open for the new season, the big coasters are running at full capacity again... Read more...
Alton Towers Fireworks 2026 Timetable & Complete Guide
Alton Towers Fireworks 2026 Timetable & Complete Guide
Discover the full Alton Towers fireworks 2026 timetable, ticket prices, show times, night riding tips, food advice, and refill cup costs. Read more...
Set Sail for Adventure: Top Tips for Pirate Takeover at Alton Towers Resort this February Half-Term!
Set Sail for Adventure: Top Tips for Pirate Takeover at Alton Towers Resort this February Half-Term!
Pirate Takeover runs across February half term each year, transforming Towers Street, Mutiny Bay, and CBeebies Land into a themed pirate adventure for the week, complete with treasure hunts, live... Read more...
The Most Overrated Rides at Alton Towers, According to Regular Visitors
The Most Overrated Rides at Alton Towers, According to Regular Visitors
It's worth being transparent about where this assessment comes from, since "overrated" is inherently a matter of opinion rather than an objective fact. Read more...
Alton Towers Waterpark: The Complete Guide to Cariba Creek
Alton Towers Waterpark: The Complete Guide to Cariba Creek
Alton Towers Waterpark: The Complete Guide to Cariba Creek Read more...
Blue Light Card and NHS Discount at Alton Towers: The Truth, Explained
Blue Light Card and NHS Discount at Alton Towers: The Truth, Explained
Let's clear up the single biggest piece of confusion straight away. The genuine Alton Towers discount available to NHS staff, emergency services, social care workers, and armed forces personnel is... Read more...
Merlin Annual Pass Tiers Compared: Which One Should You Actually Buy?
Merlin Annual Pass Tiers Compared: Which One Should You Actually Buy?
Merlin Annual Pass Tiers Compared: Which One Should You Actually Buy? — the latest Alton Towers news, tips and guides. Read more...
Alton After Dark: The Complete Guide to Riding Alton Towers at Night
Alton After Dark: The Complete Guide to Riding Alton Towers at Night
Alton After Dark: The Complete Guide to Riding Alton Towers at Night Read more...
New Luxury Alton Towers Enchanted Village Lodges Now Open for Bookings
New Luxury Alton Towers Enchanted Village Lodges Now Open for Bookings
Experience the magic at Alton Towers Resort with the newly opened luxury Enchanted Village lodges. Book now for premium amenities and special rates. Read more...
Alton Towers Project Horizon: Major Construction Milestone for 2027 Attraction
Alton Towers Project Horizon: Major Construction Milestone for 2027 Attraction
Get the latest updates on Alton Towers' Project Horizon as construction begins. See what's coming to the park for the 2027 season and how to visit now. Read more...
Scarefest 2026 Predictions: Which Mazes Will Return, and What’s Likely New?
Scarefest 2026 Predictions: Which Mazes Will Return, and What’s Likely New?
Every year around this point in the calendar, the Alton Towers enthusiast community starts doing the same thing: piecing together construction photos, planning applications, discounted merchandise Read more...
Alton Towers at Halloween: The Complete Guide to Visiting During Scarefest
Alton Towers at Halloween: The Complete Guide to Visiting During Scarefest
Halloween and Alton Towers go together in a way few UK attractions can match. For six weeks every autumn, the park transforms from a standard family theme park into one... Read more...
Project Horizon: The Mystery Ride Alton Towers Keeps Delaying — What We Actually Know
Project Horizon: The Mystery Ride Alton Towers Keeps Delaying — What We Actually Know
Few things get the Alton Towers enthusiast community talking quite like Project Horizon. It’s been in development since late 2022, it’s got full planning permission, and it’s still — as... Read more...