This past weekend saw Alton Towers Resort open for the 2022 Christmas season, once again lighting up guests' Christmas with Lightopia, along with a Christmas Market and a range of selected theme park attractions to enjoy. TowersTimes visited over the weekend to experience this year's festivities. Guests arrive [...]
Alton Towers Resort have now submitted a full planning application to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council (SMDC) for Project Horizon, the new indoor attraction proposed for the former Coaster Corner area, in the most south-western part of the theme park. The proposed development is outlined as constituting the removal [...]
Scarefest got underway at Alton Towers Resort last weekend, as 2022 sees the event celebrate its 15th birthday (having first run in 2007) with a range of spooks available to please all the family. TowersTimes rounds-up what’s on offer at this year’s event. Targeted at the bravest of [...]
Alton Towers Resort have submitted a request for a formal screening opinion to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council (SMDC) in respect of the new indoor attraction proposed for Coaster Corner. Referred to as Project Horizon, the proposed development is outlined as involving the removal of existing structures and construction [...]
Now into its third year, Oktoberfest is an ever-growing event at Alton Towers Resort. TowersTimes visited last weekend to see how this oomptastic event has evolved for 2022. The event is again predominantly situated on the Front Lawns, which is the location of the Festival Arena. The main [...]
As expected, Tuesday 6th September 2022 saw Duel - The Haunted House Strike Back operate for the final time at Alton Towers Resort. Following the attraction's closure, notices have appeared stating 'Property Repossessed', hinting towards its expected overhaul. Although rumours that the attraction would receive a significant reworking [...]
It has today emerged that Alton Towers Resort are due to hold a public exhibition event on Monday 19th September for emerging proposals to add a new indoor attraction on the former site of Alton Mouse in Coaster Corner. In leaflets distributed to local residents (thanks to David [...]
This weekend saw the dazzling sights and sounds of Mardi Gras return to Alton Towers Resort, as the second event of the year got underway, bringing with it a variety of entertainment and special food options. Once again at the centre of the event are the colourful 'Krewes', [...]
Alton Towers Resort have this week released further details for some of the remaining events in their 2022 line-up - Mardi Gras, Scarefest and Christmas. We round-up all the latest information! After the conclusion of Festival of Thrills on 6th May, the next upcoming event is Mardi Gras, [...]
Last weekend saw Alton Towers Resort reopen the gates to the theme park for the main 2022 season! TowersTimes paid a visit to check out all the changes made over the winter period, including the three new CBeebies Land attractions. The first new for 2022 attraction is Hey [...]
Alton Towers Resort have today announced that three new attractions will join the CBeebies Land line-up in 2022, as part of an exciting re-imagining for the area. Hey Duggee’s Big Adventure Badge will see younger guests climb, slide and bounce their way through a play and adventure land, [...]
Alton Towers Resort have submitted an application seeking listed building consent for repair and making-good works to the rear elevation of The Swiss Cottage, an iconic feature of the Gardens. The application outlines The Swiss Cottage's history, dating from 1835, when it was built for the 16th Earl [...]
