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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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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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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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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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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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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Alton Towers, fun, thrills, but take a picnic!

Advantages: Fun For all, loads to do
Disadvantages: expensive food, nothing to do in bad weather

...I have been to Alton Towers twice now with my other half, as part of a coach tour from Dundee. I will be reviewing the full experience of the theme park, and will review the other aspects of the package seperately. Now we paid £100 each for this trip, 2 days tickets, travel, and one night in a hotel in Derby, therefore, the price was not too bad if you divide it all up. The first time we visited last year, it rained all day on the saturday, and I mean rained. Everyone was walking round like gigantic blueberries in those ponchos that you get. I was wearing jeans that first time, and I would not recommend it, espescially if it ends up raining. The second time we went, I wore lightweight cargo trousers, so that they would dry off quicker. Theres nothing worse than sitting on a coach for 8 hours with wet jeans on!! The main...

kirstenc1985 16.10.2009 · Read review
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ALTON TOWERS!!!!!

Advantages: great rides for all the family
Disadvantages: the bad press about the man who died on the black hole ride

...I love Alton towers it has to be the best theme park ive beem to ( i haven't went disney) you can find a ride for all types of people for the thrill seekers oblivion rita and nemesis for the people who like to take it easy air and quite a few more and a good few for younger children i only know a few that is charlie and the chocolate factory and peugeot driving school. When i went there they had a good deal of pay £5 and come back the next day. They have a free day planner were you can plan on what rides you are going to go on and when. They also have their own myth about a curse on a family who lived their and a tree that only had a few branches and every time one fell of a member of the family would die they have a optical illusion ride their were you just swing a little bit but it looks like you going upside down...

crystal1970 16.12.2008 (20.12.2008) · Read review
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Alton Towers, the lost treasures...

Advantages: Great Theme Park, Central England
Disadvantages: The gardens remain forgotten!

...Alton Towers, located in Staffordshire at the heart of England, is one of Britain's most popular theme parks, and some people believe the best in Europe. Built around the building known as 'The Towers', its lakes and gardens, trees and lawns provide a natural setting for all the thrill-rides. Also Alton Towers has plenty of rides for younger children and families making it a good all-round theme park. Because Aton Towers spans so much ground it is set up into different zones with well-signposted paths between them. Or you can take the cable cars known as "The Sky Ride" from one side of the park to the other. These Zones include: 1). Ug Land: Caveman themed zone, rides include "Rita - Queen of Speed" and the "Corkscrew". 2). Cred Street: For younger children, "Toyland Tours", "Vintage cars" and the "Tweenies playground" 3...

e_coleuk 08.05.2005 (13.05.2005) · Read review
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Alton Towers

Advantages: Great day out
Disadvantages: Expensive-long queues

...English theme park located in Alton in staffordshire. This is a great way to spend a day out- although i would say to be able to do everything, you would need to spend longer than a day there....but do not fear as they have a hotel to which is connected to the park by a monorail. I would say this is a theme park for older people-around 12 years and up, there are not many rides for the kids below that age, however there is still enough to keep them entertained for the whole day! Down sides are that it is expensive,(ticket costing £35 for an adult!!!!!) however once you have paid to go in you are able to go on all the rides and all you really have to pay for are smaller games/sideshows, food and the gift shops. Also the queues are really long although the wait is worth it for most of the rides!...

harriet91 23.06.2008 (23.07.2008) · Read review
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