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Alton Towers, Alton Wed, 7th July 2010 - Sun, 31st October 2010 From £30.40*Alton Towers is one of the worlds leading theme parks! With a host of rides and attractions spread over 500 acres of countryside, truly a fantastic day out for the whole family. Set deep in the heart of Alton Towers' spectacular wooded grounds lays the pulsating, high-octane heart of the resort. At the UK's greatest theme park, there's adrenalin-pumping excitement and infectious fun on a legendary scale. Kids will love it... but maybe not as much as you will. NEW FOR 2010!! Scarefest 16th Oct - 31st Oct Escape to Alton Towers Resort this Halloween from 16th October – 31st October and share in the season of spooktacular fun as the resort celebrates Scarefest. With spine-tingling spooks for younger visitors and haunting horrors for thrill-seeking ghost hunters, there’s something for everyone at the Alton Towers Resort this Halloween. Enjoy late ride opening until 9pm every night and increase the fright factor by experiencing our most thrilling rides and attractions in the dark! Be confronted by live terror as a chilling combination of scare attractions ensure those willing to be frightened this Halloween don’t leave feeling scared…..they’ll leave terrified! Home to tricks, treats, ghosts and ghouls, there’s a whole host of spine-tingling spooks for all the family across the Resort during Scarefest. THIRTEEN: The ultimate rollercoaster, Thirteen, launches on 20th March 2010. Thirteen will be based on the discovery of an unearthed ancient burial site in an area of unexplored woodland known as the Dark Forest. Built on the site of the old Corkscrew rollercoaster, visitors will be invited to take a petrifying ride on Thirteen, venturing into the seemingly living and breathing Dark Forest. There they will face an unknown horror that has been unleashed from the ancient crypt. The ride has been developed with the world's leading coaster and thrill consultants who have collaborated to combine the ultimate elements of physical and psychological fear - to create what experts are dubbing a 'psychoaster'. What you'll find at Alton Towers? Towers Street: Whether it be sweets or ice-cream for the kids, a trendy jacket for dad, a cool brolly for mum, or whatever else you may fancy, Towers Street is where it's at. After riding the monorail from the car park, or walking from the nearby coach park, you enter Towers Street. Here you will find a choice of shops, where there literally is something for everyone. Cred Street: Situated behind the Towers, Cred Street is family orientated. Here you will find peace and tranquility, that is until Barney the Dinosaur makes an appearance, as he entertains the kids throughout the day in the theatre and out on the street. Katanga Canyon: Here in an African colonial village you will find the Runaway Minetrain, and the ferocious Congo River Rapids. X-Sector: Dare you enter the X-Sector, with the foreboding Oblivion, and coaster-in-the-dark, Black Hole? Merrie England: Traditional attractions including the Tea-Cups, 3D Cinema, and the well-loved Log Flume. The Towers: Explore the old mansion house, currently undergoing renovation, or try out Hex, and witness the legend of the Towers for yourself. Gloomy Wood: Explore the forest cemetery before entering the most haunted house in the United Kingdom. Storybook Land: A magical place dedicated to the young at heart. Forbidden Valley: Now the home of two world-class rollercoasters! Make sure you get to Forbidden Valley early. Adventure Land: No Adults Allowed.....well thats what the kids would want anyway.... Ug Land: Return to a prehistoric age with a visit to the land where fun began. Old MacDonalds Farm: Take a trip round the Riverbank Eye-Spy or drive a tractor on the Tractor Ride. The Gardens: Take a walk around what are probably the most beautiful gardens in the United Kingdom. Rita - Queen of Speed: 0-100 kph in under 3 seconds, An awesome 4.6 G-force on launch Event highlights include: Terror of the Towers returning to capture a new batch of victims! In the most horrifying scare attraction yet, the Master gives chase to those invading his mansion and ensures a frenzied finale is experienced by all who dare to venture into the Towers ruins Late ride opening till 9pm every night. Increase the fright factor by experiencing our most thrilling rides and attractions in the dark! The Boiler House* a fire is raging in the depths of the boiler house located in the field adjacent to the Alton Towers Hotel. Explore the furnace with the loyal caretaker, who is determined to locate the cause of all the recent chaos Field of 1000 Screams: The Aftermath* - an outdoor horror in the shape of a Maize Maze! Resident zombies return on a mission to terrify those entering the cursed grounds next to the Alton Towers Hotel Days and Nights of Family Frights at the Scarefest Escape to the Alton Towers Resort this Halloween and share in the season of spooktacular fun! Be rattled, spooked, chilled and thrilled by the spine-tingling combination of tricks and treats for all the family. Theres a bubbling cauldron of activities especially for little terrors to enjoy, plus a whole host of spooky shows and adventures to celebrate Scarefest. Halloween character meet and greets find characters Patch, Franklin, Skelvin and Phil , our resident Scarefest spooky friends Trick or Treat Doors surprises lie behind these darkened doors. Be careful what you wish for The Haunting of Algenons Attic indoor show dare to join Lucy as she investigates what is causing those bumps in the night. An indoor show to entertain all, but especially suited to under 10s Haunted Hollow and Duel: Live! The spooky short-cut through Gloomy Wood and Duel The Haunted House Strikes Back! will become inhabited by some extra special guests just for Scarefest Late opening till 9pm every night Terror of the Towers the Master gives chase to those invading his mansion. Suitable only for guests aged 14 and above The fun continues into the evening over at the two Resort Hotels, with spooks and scares to suit all ages. Check into the new Trick or Treat rooms in the Alton Towers Hotel and challenge the family to discover the hidden prizes or forfeits! Youngsters can join Pirate Bill on his ghost hunt and enjoy a fun-filled disco adventure in the Splash Voodoo party, before joining one of our Scarefest characters for breakfast. Ghost Hunt Pirate Bill needs your help in finding those hidden ghosts and ghouls Dance with the Devil Show sing and dance along to the songs dedicated to the season in the atrium of the Alton Towers Hotel Voodoo Splash Party Cariba Creek waterpark plays host to an evening of water-fuelled disco party adventure! Special lighting effects, games and music provide unlimited fun for all ages Character breakfasts join our resident spooky but friendly characters for breakfast Plus, for older children and parents with nerves of steel, two outdoor scare attractions** will be available for both theme park guests and hotel residents. The Boiler House and the Field of 1000 Screams: The Aftermath guarantee real terror, so enter at your own risk ALL EVENTS AND SHOWS ARE INCLUDED IN THE NORMAL TICKET PRICE EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING: - The Boiler House - Terror of the Towers - Field of 1000 Screams - The Aftermath There will be an additional charge for these attractions, payable on the day. Times: Gates open Daily from 9.30am Rides start from 10am Closing times vary from 5:30pm onwards depending on the time of year. The Theme Park re-opens for February Half-Term between 13-21 February 2010, and opens for the main season on 20 March 2010! AGES: - Adult 12 yrs+ - Child 4 to 11 yrs - Child under 4 yrs - FREE - Senior 65+ Running Time: Daily
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