Alton Towers Theme Park ๐ข Full Guide
๐ซ Tickets: First, get student discounts on Student Beans ๐โ directly redirected to purchase webpage. The nearest offer is ยฃ34 (likely due to the Halloween theme ๐ and longer opening hours). Some haunted houses in the park require extra fees ๐ธ. Download the Alton Towers App in advance ๐ฒโ check the map and real-time queue times! ๐ Transportation: 7-seater private car from Coventry city center ๐ ~ยฃ40/person. Latest opening hours: 10:00-21:00. We departed at 9:00 on Friday ๐, returned at 20:00 ๐โ ~1h40min drive. This schedule was perfect to enjoy all major rides without rushing ๐โ even had time for photos, breaks, and meals ๐! Longest queue was only 45min โณ, shortest was walk-in-and-ride ๐ข. Train alternative: arrive at Stoke-On-Trent station ๐โ but group car rental is more convenient for larger parties. PS: The parking lot ๐ ฟ๏ธ is huge and some areas are far from the entrance. We had to walk 10min ๐ถ to the gateโbetter to get dropped off closest to the entrance! โญ Must-Ride: No.1 The Smiler ๐ต Our groupโs top favoriteโyouโll know why once you ride it! Long duration, multiple loops ๐. Note: It was under maintenance in the morning ๐ ๏ธโ we rushed to queue when it reopened at night ๐. Ride features initial spins โ climb to the highest point โ sunset views ๐ = pure dopamine rush! Worth a second ride ๐ข๐ฏ. Non-rollercoaster attractions exist too ๐ชโ mostly story-driven with mild horror themes ๐ป. ๐ฝ๏ธ Food: I had a chicken wrap + hot chocolate โโ ยฃ13, decent. Costa and other chains available in the park. Avoid the hot dog ๐ญ near Ritaโmy friend threw it away after a few bites (too dry ๐ฌ). Friends who brought snacks ๐ซ were hungry by afternoonโbetter to eat light! Save room for a proper meal after returning ๐ฒ. ๐ Halloween Special: NPCs near the entrance for photos ๐ธ in the morningโwe missed them at night! Themed props and decorations throughout the park ๐ท๏ธ. The castle at night ๐ฐ + Halloween lights, fog, and sound effects = full eerie atmosphere ๐ซ๏ธ๐ป! #RollerCoaster #UKMasters2024 #Coventry #TravelGuide #UniqueViews #UK #UKTravel