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14th Jan 2019

Plans Submitted for New CBeebies Land Addition

By |2024-05-03T20:59:27+01:0014th January 2019|CBeebies Land, Resort News|

Alton Towers Resort have submitted plans to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council for a new addition to CBeebies Land. In documents recently uploaded to the Planning Portal, it has been revealed that the Resort plan to install two junior drop towers in-between Tree Fu Tom Training Camp and Mr Bloom’s Allotment. [...]

30th Dec 2018

2018 Year in Review

By |2024-04-01T19:10:03+01:0030th December 2018|Resort News, Wicker Man|

2018 was set to be one of the most important years in Alton Towers Resort’s recent history. With the opening of the Resort’s first wooden rollercoaster, Wicker Man, construction beginning on a brand new accommodation offering, Alton Towers Stargazing Pods, and of course a year packed full of events including [...]

23rd Dec 2018

Santa’s Sleepovers Offer a Magical Christmas at Alton Towers Resort

By |2024-04-01T19:10:05+01:0023rd December 2018|Events, Resort News|

It’s the time of year when sleigh bells ring and Christmas cheer is in plentiful supply, which must mean that it’s once again time for Alton Towers Resort to host their magical Santa’s Sleepovers. Featuring a selection of Christmas experiences from festive activities, the Resort’s very own pantomime, a selection [...]

10th Dec 2018

Merlin Re-introduce Monthly Membership Scheme

By |2024-04-01T19:10:08+01:0010th December 2018|Industry News|

Merlin Entertainments have re-launched their Monthly Memberships, offering customers the opportunity to pay for all the same benefits of a Merlin Annual Pass in small monthly instalments. Costing £8.99 a month for a Standard Membership, with a £29.99 joining fee, and £11.99 a month for a Premium Membership, [...]

1st Nov 2018

Alton Towers Stargazing Pods Construction Update – 30th October 2018

By |2024-04-01T19:07:30+01:001st November 2018|Resort News|

Whilst the 2018 theme park season may be drawing to a close, construction of the Alton Towers Stargazing Pods has taken a significant step forward. TowersTimes takes a look at the latest progress on Alton Towers Resort’s newest accommodation. In what marks a significant step for the project, the first [...]

17th Oct 2018

Screamfest Burton Unleashes Nightmares this Halloween

By |2021-02-07T14:35:50+00:0017th October 2018|Industry News|

Nightmares are brought to life as Screamfest returns with a brand new maze and a range of great Halloween attractions and entertainment for 2018. Based at the National Forest Adventure Farm in Burton-on-Trent and located 20 miles from Alton Towers Resort. TowersTimes were invited to the preview night to be [...]

9th Oct 2018

Scarefest Returns for Another Year of Frights and Thrills

By |2024-04-01T19:08:13+01:009th October 2018|Events, Resort News|

Scarefest has returned to Alton Towers Resort for another year packed full of spooky fun, frights, and thrills. With a brand new scare maze – Project 42; the return of some previous favourites; new entertainment; and the first chance to experience Wicker Man in the dark, TowersTimes headed to the [...]

27th Sep 2018

Further Details and Pricing Revealed for Alton Towers Stargazing Pods

By |2024-04-01T19:08:25+01:0027th September 2018|Resort News|

Alton Towers Resort have today officially launched their newest accommodation offering, Alton Towers Stargazing Pods, with guests now able to book stays from Friday 12th April 2019. Available for stays throughout the peak summer and school holiday periods (Easter, May half term, June, July and August, and October half term), [...]

30th Aug 2018

Stargazing Pods Photo Construction Update – 25th August 2018

By |2024-04-01T19:08:36+01:0030th August 2018|Resort News|

With summer drawing to a close, construction has been continuing at a rapid pace on the site of Alton Towers Resort’s Stargazing Pods. TowersTimes take a look at the latest progress on the site of the Resort’s latest accommodation offering. Across the site, groundwork for the pods and associated building [...]

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