Alton Towers With a Toddler

Advantages: Plenty to do
Disadvantages: Not impressed with photographer

...Alton Towers with a Toddler I visited Alton towers yesterday and while this attraction has plenty for both grown ups and children I visited with my toddler son. I first visited Alton towers when I was a child myself and have experienced the big rollercoaster's such as Air and Nemesis but this visit was completely different so thought it would be useful to do a review of a family visit. Opening times The opening times do vary it was the rides were open from ten to five with last monorail back to the car park or hotel at 6pm. The website has a calendar for daily opening times. Cost Adult £37 Child £28. Family of three £83.10 Family of four £104 Family of five £126.50 Family of six £148.80 Disabled/ career £18.50 Children under 4 are free Car parking is £5 There are discounts...

Wisemind 19.10.2009 (21.10.2009) · Read review
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Review of Alton Towers (England)

Alton Towers!!

Advantages: Great day out
Disadvantages: Prices

...Wow...Alton Towers- For those who like that adrenaline Kick! Alton Towers is located in the village of Alton is Staffordshire. It took me 30 minutes to get there and I live in Stafford. I know lots of people come from all over the place to visit Alton Towers which explains just how good it is. There is plenty of rides, shops, events and food places here and it keeps us all entertained. The Best of the Rides... Oblivion- This is one of the most thrilling rides and I would not look down at the top as you are seated at the top of a huge drop! Rita- Also known as the queen of speed. This says it all to be honest, it reaches 0-100km/ph in 2.5 seconds!! Air- This ride is exhilarating as it tilts you on your front and you feel as if you are flying! Nemesis- This ride has been around for quite a while now and it takes you...

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Alton Towers!!

Advantages: Fun day out, great rides.
Disadvantages: Pricey, lots of walking.

...I thought I'd do a review of Alton Towers because it will give me a lot to write about and I went there quite recently for the first time and enjoyed it very much. I haven't written in this kind of category before and only now do I see how much there actually is to write, so here goes: Alton Towers Theme Park is the most famous theme park which has been successfully running since 1980. The park is set high in the hills of Alton in Staffordshire and it is so well hidden amongst the trees that if the queues and queues of cars within a few miles of the place weren't there you'd never notice it! The theme park is expanding and has increased vastly since it's opening in 1980. The buying up of the theme park has caused more and more money to be put into the park which is only good for thrill seekers! The amount of new rides is increasing...

danfellowes 30.05.2007 · Read review
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Review of Alton Towers (England)

Alton Towers- What a day

Advantages: All in one place, Fantastic grounds, Helpful Staff
Disadvantages: Really just the Q time

...After a visit to Alton Towers theme park, I thought it was about time I complete a review on my experience there. Why Alton Towers We as a group chosen Alton Towers for many reasons, but mainly because it has many fantastic rides that will take your breath away, in addition to the fantastic scenery. We had heard from other friends that it's an adventure for children and adults alike. We wanted to go somewhere that we would have a fantastic time and also be able to get some memorable pictures and stories Getting There We driven from Scotland (Edinburgh) - It taken approximately 5hrs to drive there, that was leaving at 2am and getting to Stoke at 7am. Alton Towers theme park is a 20 min drive from Stoke. Travelling from the North you need to take Junction 15 off the M6, when travelling on the M6 be aware there are...

marcellep2 14.01.2009 (15.01.2009) · Read review
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Review of Alton Towers (England)

Alton House Hotel

Advantages: Posh hotel, it looks nice, but...
Disadvantages: The staff

...I went to stay here in 2006, I think. For my sisters wedding. It was a nice hotel, the architecture inside I knew wasn't real, but it was meant to look posh. Which it did, but only in one room... the reception. So, I stayed here for two days and one night. I didn't sleep on a proper bed, because the room was full in which I was sleeping in (Since its a wedding and all). So in the corner of the room, I had to sleep on a horrible, tiny, lumpy bed. Which can be folded again into a bag. Of course, I can't blame the hotel for the poor bed, because this was my own fault. I'm sure that if there weren't so many people I could of slept on the double bed, which is better. So, in the early days, considering to be the 1800's - Alton House Hotel used to be a house. Not a hotel. Rich people used to live in this house. It was only in the 1940's that...

UKJaguar 05.07.2009 · Read review
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Alton Towers

Advantages: Its so fun
Disadvantages: If youve got kids it can be hard to find a good time to go

...Im writing this review because todays Sunday, and on Tuesday Im going to Alton Towers for the third time in the space of a year and I cant wait so Ive got to keep myself busy or I might just go round the bend! When you get older life seems to lose its fun and excitment in place of responsibility and hard work, so I love feeling so excited about going. Its wonderful that something so simple and childish can give you such a massive rush. Firstly Id like to clear something up. Alton Towers gets negative reviews by annoyed parents who have to go only at peak times because of school. Alton towers is open to the public from March until October. Most people tend to go on bank holidays, half term and the summer holidays. Obviously these are the busiest times and therefore are the most expensive. My ticket for Tuesday is considered off peak...

NataliePhelan 16.05.2004 · Read review
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Review of Alton Towers

Alton Towers Theme Park

Advantages: Great rides, great selection of restaurants, great for all ages
Disadvantages: Expensive, huge queues, very large park (lots of walking!)

...After visting Alton Towers with my partner recently, I have mixed views about the park, so thought my impartial views would probably be helpful for writing a hopefully useful and constructive review! Getting To The Park Once you're near Alton Towers, it is well sign posted from all directions. We turned our SatNav off once we saw the first sign, as it was so well sign posted we no longer needed to be told by the SatNav which way to go. Parking There is a HUGE car park - remember where you parked by seeing the letter reference (e.g. car park area A, B, C, D etc) before you leave your car, as it might be helpful on your way out! "There is a £5 car parking fee which you can pay at the car parking machines either on your way in or on your way out". I thought the car parking fee was ridiculous. It's not a public car...

Sonic4290 16.04.2009 · Read review
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Review of Alton Towers (England)

Alton spectacular

Advantages: Great rides & attractions, wonderful park.
Disadvantages: Not free parking,Sometimes the queues, overpriced food.

...Three words from me to you about Alton Towers unique, extraordinary and spectacular. Over 500 acres of wonderful surroundings, home to over 50 rides and attractions is a place called Alton Towers, a wonderful and an exciting place but could also be terrifying. As you look around at the rides, you know deep down they are something special. **GETTING THERE** By car Alton Towers is clearly signposted from the following motorways. M1 Junction 23a M6 Junction 15 this is by travelling north. M1 Junction 28 M6 Junction 16 this is by travelling south. **PARKING YOUR CAR** Alton Towers do have a car park which will cost you around £4.00 to park there, you can also pay £6 for priority parking, this is near the front gate. Getting from the car park to the park, you can either walk or catch the monorail...

Hollie25 17.01.2007 · Read review
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Review of Alton Towers (England)

Alton Towers, Park Of Laughs & Screams!

Advantages: Screamathon, Fast, Thilling
Disadvantages: Expensive, Pay for Parking

...Alton Towers, one of the United Kingdom's top theme parks, part of the Tussauds franchise is the number one attraction for thrill seekers up and down the country. I went for the 2nd time last week and loved it. The Journey & Park Location Alton Towers is situated in Alton, Staffordshire and is very easy to get too. My first visit to the theme park was when I was in year 10 at school and all I could remember of the journey was the very small windy lanes leading from the village to the park. All I could remember thinking was "what if a double-decker bus comes round the corner!" Thankfully one didn't and I lived to tell the tale. On this trip I was cautious of the lanes as it was the first time I had driven in the area. I need not have worried I found the trip hassle-free and the location easy to find with my auto route...

carysb 25.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Tussauds - Alton Towers

Alton Towers is the best big kids' playground!

Advantages: Amazing rides and great location
Disadvantages: Queues can be a pain, but are to be expected!

...I've been to Alton Towers now a couple of times, and both times I have had absolutely brilliant days out! The last time I visitied was a trip for my 21st birthday in June this year with my boyfriend, sister and her boyfriend. We stayed at the hotel the night before and arrived at the park on the monorail service from the hotel into the park. The monorail is an excellent service for hotel guests and those using the car parks - it is very frequent and takes you right into the park. We had already bought our tickets at the hotel to beat the queues (which were non-existent when we arrived). We paid £17.50 each with bogof vouchers (there are often offers to be had on Alton Towers entry, it's really never worth paying full price). After scanning our tickets we walked straight into the park to take advantage of the early ride time our...

laukez88 16.11.2009 · Read review
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