Resort News

7th Mar 2018

Plans for Alternative Enchanted Village Expansion Submitted by Alton Towers Resort

By |2024-04-01T19:09:00+01:007th March 2018|Resort News|

Alton Towers Resort have submitted a planning application for an expansion of the Enchanted Village, comprising 102 accommodation pods with shower and toilet facilities, reception building and tipis. Proposed to be located to the north west of the current lodge accommodation, on an area of land currently used as a [...]

3rd Mar 2018

Pirate and Princess Takeover 2018 – The Swashbuckling Adventure Returns to Alton Towers Resort

By |2024-12-07T15:28:18+00:003rd March 2018|Events, Resort News|

Whilst the Resort's main season is not far away, the recent February half-term event saw the return of the Pirates and Princesses short breaks at Alton Towers Resort. For 2018 the Resort substantially increased the programme of entertainment, making this an unmissable event, particularly for those with children. TowersTimes was [...]

16th Feb 2018

Alton Towers Resort Reveal First Official Images of Wicker Man

By |2024-04-01T19:09:01+01:0016th February 2018|Resort News, Wicker Man|

Alton Towers Resort have today revealed the first official images of Wicker Man, the latest addition to the Resort and the first wooden rollercoaster to open in the UK for 21 years. The stunning images depict the central, six-storey, theming structure which features an upwards facing human face [...]

25th Jan 2018

Alton Towers Resort Revise Operational Times

By |2024-04-01T19:09:02+01:0025th January 2018|Resort News|

Following Monday’s announcement, Alton Towers Resort have today announced some revisions to the operational time of their rides and attractions for the 2018 season. The Theme Park will open to all guests at 10am, with the Resort stating they will have over half their rides and attractions available including Wicker [...]

22nd Jan 2018

Changes to Early Ride Time and Staggered Openings Confirmed

By |2024-04-01T19:09:02+01:0022nd January 2018|Resort News|

***Since the publication of this article Alton Towers Resort have revised the plans for staggered openings. Full details can be found in our article dated 25th January 2018*** Alton Towers Resort have today confirmed the Early Ride Time line-up for the 2018 season, alongside revealing that many of the Resort’s [...]

20th Jan 2018

Pirates and Princesses to Invade Alton Towers Resort for February Half Term

By |2024-04-01T19:09:03+01:0020th January 2018|Events, Resort News|

Alton Towers Resort have confirmed full details of their Pirate and Princess family getaways for this February half-term. From Saturday 10th February to Sunday 25th February, the Resort are offering families the chance to join them on a voyage of discovery with the Resort being transformed into a fully-themed Pirate [...]

23rd Dec 2017

A Magical Christmas at Alton Towers Resort 2017

By |2024-04-01T19:09:09+01:0023rd December 2017|Events, Resort News|

With Christmas just around the corner, Alton Towers Resort have been offering a selection of festive short breaks to enable guests to enjoy a magical Santa’s Sleepover at the Resort. Featuring a complete range of Christmas experiences, from festive activities, a selection of rides in the Theme Park, the Resort’s [...]

8th Nov 2017

SW8 Construction Update – 4th November 2017

By |2024-04-01T19:09:14+01:008th November 2017|Resort News, Wicker Man|

With Alton Towers Resort closing the theme park gates for the final time on the main 2017 season, the annual Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular offered an opportunity to take a last detailed look at construction of the Resort’s upcoming wooden rollercoaster. TowersTimes take a look at the latest progress. [...]

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