Alton Towers Resort has today confirmed that it has concluded its investigation into the incident which occurred on The Smiler on 2nd June, confirming that the incident was the result of human error and that the rollercoaster will re-open in 2016. In a statement released by the Resort it was [...]
Merlin Entertainments have announced today that up to 190 salaried jobs could be cut at Alton Towers Resort before the 2016 season begins in March. The announced cuts form part of a restructuring of the business which is expected to take place ahead of the 2016 season next March and [...]
Scarefest returned to Alton Towers Resort this weekend offering a completely re-vamped line-up, including two new scare mazes and two new scare zones alongside the return of Terror of the Towers, we take a look at all the news from the opening weekend of this year’s event. Taking centre [...]
With Scarefest and the end of the 2015 season fast approaching at Alton Towers Resort, it has been confirmed that as of this Saturday (10th October), a number of attractions will either operate with reduced hours, or close for the remainder of the 2015 season. From Saturday 10th October [...]
Halloween may be just around the corner, however, Alton Towers Resort are already looking further ahead confirming that, for the first time, the theme park will be open to day visitors for the first time on selected dates this December. On 12th, 13th, and 18th to 23rd December the theme [...]
Following on from their original planning application submitted in July, Alton Towers Resort have today submitted a number of amendments to their original plans in a refinement to the plans previously submitted to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. Amendments have been made to both the internal layout and exterior layout [...]
The past couple of months at Alton Towers Resort have proved to be one of the toughest periods in the Resort’s history. There is no doubt that the Resort has come under intense media scrutiny since the events of 2nd June and that there has been an impact on the [...]
Alton Towers Resort have today officially unveiled a revamped Scarefest line-up for 2015 which sees two brand new scare mazes, alongside two new scare zones and the return of a Scarefest staple In a total shake up of the attractions on offer, the 2015 line up will see [...]
Alton Towers Resort have made some significant reductions to the opening hours of some of their largest Food and Beverage outlets within the theme park In a document handed out to a guest earlier this week it is revealed that, as of Monday 10th August until further notice, [...]
Plans have been submitted for a substantial extension to the Alton Towers Hotel including a new restaurant and 74 new bedrooms. Situated to the rear of the current Alton Towers Hotel Gardens, behind the Alton Towers Spa, the new extension will comprise of 4 storeys. Guests will enter on the [...]
Full details of the proposed improvements to Air, including new theming elements and station changes, have been revealed in documents on the Staffordshire Moorlands planning website. Some of the biggest changes are set to be within the ride station itself. Plans indicate that walls will be constructed on [...]
Merlin Entertainments have today issued a trading statement warning that the performance of its Theme Park Division will be lower than expected following the serious accident on The Smiler on 2nd June.As a result of a number of factors following the incident, including the five day closure of the park, [...]
