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 £39.50pppn. (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:

30th November, 7th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd 23rd December 2008

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, help Santa's little helpers prepare for the big day or indulge in some evening entertainment complete with party games galore.

Outdoor Pursuits: For hardier souls, you can wrap up warm and head outdoors,  where a veritable winter wonderland will be waiting. As well as a round on the Extraordinary Golf course, the Elves' Playground will be open for guests to enjoy a selection of children's rides, including several of the rides from Cred Street and 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 guests can visit Santa in his magical woodland grotto or meet his reindeer in the Alton Towers Hotel's garden.

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 £69pppn Children from £39pppn. (Based on 2 adults sharing)

30th November, 7th, 14th December 2008

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.

27th - 30th December 2008, 1st – 3rd January 2009

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, tee off for a round of Extraordinary Golf or indulge in some evening entertainment complete with party games galore. Alternatively why not take a ride in the Winter Playground, featuring rides such as the Driving School, Frog Hopper, Gallopers Carouncel, Bouncing Bugs and, of course, the Dodgems.
Adults from £65pppn, children from £30pppn. (Based on 2 adults sharing)

On the last day of 2008 you can stay at either hotel and splash out for the day in the water park, tee off at the Extraordinary Golf or take a ride in the Winter Playground 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 or dance the night away with the hotels' 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 2009 season. The rides which are due to be open are:

Oblivion
Hex
Nemesis
The Blade
Duel - The Haunted House Strike Back
Haunted Hollow
Runaway Mine Train
Spinball Whizzer
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 £32.50pppn (Based on 4 people sharing on a bed and breakfast basis)

For full details of the event and to buy tickets please visit the Alton Towers' website.