This year, winter at the Alton Towers resort comes in a variety of easy packages to suit anyone’s needs. Read on for details.

Why not take a winter break at Alton Towers, where you can stay in either the Caribbean themed Splash Landings Hotel – always a favourite in the middle of the British winter, or for a cosier atmosphere stay the night at the traditional Alton Towers Hotel. Here you can visit the Cariba Creek water park, tee off at Extraordinary Golf and dance in the children’s disco. Or for a slightly more sedate break you can take a woodland stroll or relax in the resorts award-winning Spa.

The cheapest winter breaks are available outside the festive period and start from £28.50pppn. (Based on 4 people sharing on a bed and breakfast basis)

There are two spa packages available between Sunday and Thursday every week this winter. You can choose between the sumptuous Luxury Spa Break or the slightly more modest Pampering Spa Break. Here's a break down of what each package includes:

If you fancy having a sleepover with the man himself, you can stay in either the Caribbean themed Splash Landings Hotel or for a cosier atmosphere stay the night at the traditional Alton Towers Hotel, both of which include dinner and breakfast.

Indoor Fun: For those who just want a cosy indoor break there's a wide selection of attractions to keep them occupied. Take a  a splash in the Cariba Creek water park, watch a family film in the cinema or dance in the children’s disco. You can even visit Santa’s Grotto or become one of Santa's little helpers in the new Elves' Workshop.

Outdoor Pursuits: For hardier souls, you can wrap up warm and head out into the Alton Towers Hotel's garden where a veritable winter wonderland will be waiting. As well as a round on the Extraordinary Golf course, new for 2007 guests will be able to take a ride on the resort's new Ice Slide or a selection of children's rides, including the dodgems. For more traditional fun there will also be carol singing, a hog roast and mulled wine to keep the spirits up. And of course Santa's reindeer will be on hand waiting for some little helpers to pat and feed them.

In the Park: During the sleepovers, the park's woodland walk will be open for guests to have a stroll and tours will be available round the ruins of Alton Towers.

Adults from £76pppn Children from £39pppn. (Based on 2 adults sharing)

Each Sunday in the run-up to Christmas day you can spend the entire day on resort to join in with the festive fun and have Sunday lunch with all the trimmings! You can even take part in all of the attractions for Santa's Sleepovers (except the sleeping over of course).
Adults from £29.50pp Children from £21.50pp.

You can stay in either the Caribbean themed Splash Landings Hotel or spend a night at the traditional Alton Towers Hotel. You can visit the Cariba Creek water park, watch a family film in the cinema and dance in the children’s disco. Alterntively the Towers ruins and woodland walk will be open for guests to have a stroll and even be guided around the buildings by a tour guide! In addition to all of this there will also be the new Ice Slide and Children's rides in the hotel gardens as well as a hog roast.
Adults from £65pppn, children from £30pppn. (Based on 2 adults sharing)

On the last day of 2007 you can stay at either hotel and splash out for the day in the water park, tee off at the Extraordinary Golf, ride the ice slide or walk in the woodlands before heading back to the hotels in the evening to Celebrate as a family with three party zones: a Caribbean Beach Party in Cariba Creek, a Family Variety Show and a 80's Party with a live band.
Adult from £140pppn and children from £90pppn. (Based on 2 adults sharing)

During the February half term selected rides in the park will be open for hotel guests as a preview for the 2008 season. The rides which are due to be open are:

Air
Nemesis
The Blade
Duel - The Haunted House Strike Back
Haunted Hollow
Spinball Whizzer
The Beastie
Squirrel Nutty
Riverbank Eye-Spy
Berry Bish Bash
Doodle Doo Derby
Old MacDonald's Tractor Ride
Old MacDonald's Singing Barn
There's Something in the Dung Heap

Breaks include access to both the theme park and water park as well as breakfast.
From £49.50pppn (Based on 4 people sharing on a bed and breakfast basis)