Alton Towers Resort, Theme park and resort complex in Staffordshire Moorlands, England
Alton Towers Resort is a large leisure and accommodation complex spread across roughly 500 acres with many attractions including roller coasters, water rides, and themed areas. It provides several hotels, glamping pods, and family lodges at different price points.
The grounds belonged to the Earls of Shrewsbury until the 1970s when they became an entertainment destination. The park opened in 1980 and has grown steadily into one of Europe's largest leisure venues.
CBeebies Land lets children meet characters from a popular British television channel through rides and interactive spaces. This area shapes how families experience the resort together.
Visiting on weekdays tends to be less crowded, especially outside school holidays. Wearing comfortable shoes is smart, and checking the weather helps since some rides close in bad conditions.
The Smiler holds the record for the most inversions on any roller coaster in the world. Nemesis Reborn arrived in 2024 as a reimagined version of a long-standing classic, catching longtime visitors off guard.
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