Alton Towers Resort have employed several mascots over the years, who have appeared in shows across the park, cartoon strips, park guides or serving as general entertainment for their thousands of guests. Discover some familiar faces or perhaps even find some new characters that are part of the resort’s history.

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Henry Hound

Lived in: All Over | First Arrived: 1988 | Last Seen: 2007

Alton Towers’ famous mascot descended from the famous Talbot Hounds who appear on heraldry around the Towers. After departing the park at the end of 1993, Henry remained absent for many years until he briefly returned to the Towers for the 2005-2007 seasons.

As the most famous Alton Towers mascot, we’ve got a whole page dedicated to Henry Hound!

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Current Mascots

Past Mascots

Alton Bear

Lives in: Towers Street | First Arrived: 2007

Alton Bear is Alton Towers’ current key mascot – a lovable character who is always keen to say hello to and take photos with guests. Nowadays, Alton Bear can often be found around Towers Street, although previously he also made regular appearances at the Hotels. For a time, Alton Bear even had his own Bear Coaster in Towers Trading.

Darwin the Dodo

Lives in: Alton Towers Hotel & Front Lawns | First Arrived: 2010

Darwin the Dodo made his debut appearance in February 2010, performing in his own show within the Alton Towers Hotel. Darwin arrived as part of a roster of new mascots which also included Fin the Shark, Ringo the Lemur, and Squirrel Nutty. Over the years since, Darwin has continued to make regular appearances around the Resort, including in the theme park. This included appearing in shows within the theme park alongside Eric the Yeti during Mardi Gras 2021. For a few seasons, Darwin became the central mascot of the Resort’s annual Oktoberfest event, appearing in an event-specific outfit. The 2024 season saw Darwin meet and greet short break guests during peak periods whilst they were having breakfast in the Alton Towers Hotel’s Secret Garden Restaurant.

Fin the Shark

Lives in: Mutiny Bay | First Arrived: 2010

Sharkbait Reef wasn’t the only place guests could find sharks down in Mutiny Bay with the arrival of Fin the Shark in 2010 as part of a roster of new mascots which also included Darwin the Dodo, Ringo the Lemur, and Squirrel Nutty. Fin the Shark liked to bask all around the theme park’s pirate-themed area, but guests needn’t worry as this friendly shark doesn’t bite! Fin has been a regular feature of the Resort’s ‘Pirate Takeover’ events, most recently making an appearance during February Half Term 2024.

The Pirates of Mutiny Bay

Lives in: Mutiny Bay | First Arrived: 2009

The Pirates of Mutiny Bay could once be found performing shows throughout the theme park season on a permanent stage in the Mutiny Bay courtyard. Although these regular shows ended after the 2015 season, The Pirates of Mutiny Bay have still retained a presence at Alton Towers Resort, performing shows during the February Half Term ‘Pirate Takeover’ events and sometimes found roaming Mutiny Bay in the main theme park season.

Ringo the Lemur

Lives in: Splash Landings Hotel | First Arrived: 2010

Ringo the Lemur arrived at Alton Towers Resort in 2010, as part of a roster of new mascots which also included Darwin the Dodo, Fin the Shark, and Squirrel Nutty. Ringo was based in Splash Landings Hotel and his arrival also saw the introduction of Ringo’s Kids Club, a range of new children’s entertainment for hotel guests. Although this was phased out over time, Ringo has still put in regular appearances, with the 2024 season seeing Ringo meet and greet short break guests during peak periods whilst they were having breakfast in Flambo’s Jambo within the Splash Landings Hotel.

Alton Towers Traffic Patrol

Lived in: Towers Street | First Arrived: 2014 | Last Seen: 2022

It was the ATTP’s job to keep guests safe upon their arrival and departure. Among other things, they’d be on the look out for speeding prams and public displays of affection! One of the ATTP’s most recent appearances was during Mardi Gras 2022, when they could be found around the theme park sporting some colourful shoulder tassels, as well as leading the parade at the end of each day, using their patrol vehicle to transport Alton Bear.

Bravo

Lived in: Towers Street & Fountain Square | First Arrived: 2013 | Last Seen: 2013

Bravo were a small band led by a bubbly conductor who would play on Towers Street for guests in the morning, and then perform later in the day in Fountain Square.

The Bugs

Lived in: The Land of Make Believe

The Bugs frequently appeared in the Wonderful Times as well as around the park, playing games and scampering around after other characters. They each had their own names, including Splodge (who was green and black), Weazle (red, yellow and black), Popcorn (yellow, orange and black), Ziggy (pink and black) and Piazza (pink and blue).

Bunbury

Lived in: The Land of Make Believe | First Arrived: 1993 | Last Seen: 2001

This colourful wizard made his first appearance in the Wonderful Times in 1993, when he introduced Henry Hound to the Land of Make Believe. Named after the ancient hill fort located nearby, he had always been at the Towers and was the one who was responsible for the magic at the park. He appeared on and off for many years, last appearing in the 2001 fireworks display.

Candy Kitten & Daisy Bunny

Lived in: The Land of Make Believe | Last Seen: 1993

Candy was a Kitten and Daisy was a Bunny. They both lived happily ever after in the Land of Make Believe.

Cheshire Cat, White Rabbit & March Hare

Lived in: The Land of Make Believe | First Arrived: 1990 | Last Seen: 1994

The White Rabbit, March Hare and Cheshire Cat were part of the parade, as well as often appearing in Wonderful Times and out and about in The Land of Make Believe. In the parade these popular storybook characters could often be found nearby Old Mother Hubbard’s Shoe.

The Count

Lived in: All Over | First Arrived: 1988 | Last Seen: 2001

Introduced in the 1988 book the Adventures of Henry Hound. The Count appeared alongside Henry Hound in several cartoons and ice shows, frequently playing tricks on the dog though always with good intentions. He was also important in the introduction of the new Haunted House in 1992. The Count was last seen at Alton Towers as part of the Halloween Spooktacular in 2001.

The Cuddly Bears

Lived in: Talbot Street and Towers Street | First Arrived: 1984 | Last Seen: 1997

The original Alton Towers mascots, these cartoon-like characters spent many happy years entertaining the children around the park, frequently appearing on Talbot Street. In later years the Cuddly Bears were largely replaced by Mummy, Daddy and Baby Bear, although the original character still occasionally appeared as late as 1997.

Daniel & the Old Sea Dog

Lived on: The Rapids Float in the Parade

Two dogs could often be found riding on the Rapids Float in the parade. One was called the Old Sea Dog and the other was Daniel. The latter was styled on the dog of John Brookings, the designer of the park’s costumed characters – on the day the real life Daniel died, the character based on him was allowed to lead the parade in tribute.

Eric the Yeti

Lived in: Alton Towers Hotel & Front Lawns | Last Seen: 2021

Eric the Yeti is another mascot which called the Alton Towers Hotel home. Eric could be found meeting and greeting the hotel guests over the years, and even appeared in shows within the theme park alongside Darwin the Dodo during Mardi Gras 2021.

The Frogs

Lived in: The Gardens | First Arrived: 1989 | Last Seen: 1994

These happy and hoppy chaps were introduced as the mascots of the Gardens in the late 80s. In the original parades there was a Garden Float that they would join. They continued to appear in the parade until it finished, long after the Garden Float had been retired.

Henrietta Hound

Lived in: All Over | First Arrived: 1988 | Last Seen: 1992

Henrietta Hound first appeared alongside her lifelong friend Henry Hound in a series of Ladybird Books in 1988. She made her first public appearance at the Towers for the 1988 Winter Ice Show. She was once queen of the high wire in a travelling circus and met her longstanding friend Henry when the circus came to Alton Towers. She starred in many of the park’s ice show before she left at the end of 1992.

Ice Age – Sid & Scrat

Lived in: All Over | First Arrived: 2012 | Last Seen: 2016

With the arrival of Ice Age: The 4D Experience in 2012, guests could meet Sid and Scrat in Cloud Cuckoo Land and elsewhere across the Resort, such as at the hotels.

Jack the Scarecrow

Lived in: The Farmyard | First Arrived: 1989 | Last Seen: 1993

Jack the Scarecrow arrived at the park as the mascot of the Farmyard. This costume character would often be found on the Windmill float in the parade. Jack used to also be found in the form of the signpost at the centre of Old MacDonald’s Farmyard.

Joey & Theo

Lived in: Katanga Canyon | First Arrived: 1992 | Last Seen: 1998

These twin monkeys were the mascots introduced as part of Katanga Canyon. These cheeky chappies were the train drivers on the Runaway Mine Train, and could often be found alongside its float in the parade.

Junior

Lived in: Towers Street | First Arrived: 1988 | Last Seen: 1991

It is little known that Henry also had a son called Junior who would often appear on Towers Street in the late 80s. He also featured in the parade, sitting at the head of the Bandstand float.

Kia-Ora Crows

Lived on: The Fun Club Float of the Parade

In later years the Funclub was sponsored by Kia-Ora, which also meant the characters from the popular advert were introduced into the park alongside the park’s own mascots to travel along on the Funclub float in the parade

Mummy Bear, Daddy Bear & Baby Bear

Lived in: All Over | First Arrived: 1993 | Last Seen: 1996

The three bears arrived as the older Cuddly Bears largely went into retirement. Daddy Bear left at the end of 1995 whilst Mummy and Baby Bear moved to the hotel. Mummy Bear left at the end of 1996, but Baby Bear remained as the Hotel’s Mascot until the late 2000s.

The Owl

Lived in: All Over | First Arrived: 1992 | Last Seen: 1996

The Owl was the Count’s sidekick. He could therefore often be found appearing in the ice shows, such as Captain Henry’s Gold.

Pippin

Lived in: Towers Street and Fountain Square | First Arrived: 1988 | Last Seen: 1992

Pippin would drive round the park in his electric car, chatting to guests and hosting his own radio show, Radio Pippin. He could often be found driving around Towers Street or Fountain Square.

Sid the Mouse

Lived on: The Alton Mouse | First Arrived: 1988 | Last Seen: 1993

Sid was introduced in the 1988 book the Adventures of Henry Hound, and was the mascot of the Alton Mouse coaster. Sid remained long after the coaster had gone, often appearing in the daily parade.

Sir Walter, The Headless Ghost

Lived in: The Towers and Haunted House | First Arrived: 1988 | Last Seen: 1992

The headless ghost first appeared in 1988 as one of the spooky residents of the Towers ruins in one of the Henry Hound books. He later also appeared as a costume character in the park, where one of his jobs was to promote the new Haunted House.

Snorlix & Friends

Lived in: Cloud Cuckoo Land | First Arrived: 2008

Snorlix the Dragon lived with all his friends in Sir Algenon’s house in Cloud Cuckoo Land. Guests could drop in to pay him and Lucy a visit as they had magical adventures with Daryl the Snail and Clarissa the Cockatoo.

Sonic the Hedgehog

Lived in: Adventure Land | First Arrived: 2010 | Last Seen: 2015

Sonic returned to Alton Towers to take over the park’s giant pinball table, with Sonic Spinball in Adventure Land and everyone’s favourite hedgehog could often be found roaming around the attraction until it was rethemed for the 2016 season.

Splodge

Lived in: Towers Street | First Arrived: 1987 | Last Seen: 1988

This furry blue fellow took up residence in Towers Street when it first opened in 1987. On his tricycle this highly sophisticated robot would ride around chatting to passing guests.

Squirrel Nutty

Lived in: Storybook Land | First Arrived: 2010 | Last Seen: 2013

As well as riding on his acorns high above the ground, guests could meet Squirrel Nutty himself within the magical forest of Storybook Land. Squirrel Nutty arrived in 2010 as part of a roster of new mascots which also included Darwin the Dodo, Fin the Shark, and Ringo the Lemur. With Storybook Land becoming CBeebies Land in 2014, Squirrel Nutty had to find a new tree to call his home.

The Wraiths

Lived in: Dark Forest | First Arrived: 2009 | Last Seen: 2022

Construction of TH13TEEN disturbed the mysterious Wraiths, guardians of the burial site deep within the Dark Forest. These creepy creatures returned during Scarefest 2015, within the Nox Infernus scare zone, and then most recently appeared in 2022 for Festival of Thrills.