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. While you stay, for an additional charge why not enjoy a taste of the tropics with a visit to the Cariba Creek water park or tee off at Extraordinary Golf. Or for a slightly more sedate break you can relax in the resorts award-winning Spa.

The cheapest winter breaks are available outside the festive period and start from £42.50pppn. (Based on 4 people sharing on a bed and breakfast basis)

There are three 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:

29th November, 6th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December 2009

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, enjoy the resort's special festive puppet show or indulge in some evening entertainment .

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, in the theme park Old MacDonald's Farmyard and Mutiny Bay along with the majority of their attractions will be open for guests to enjoy. And while you are down on the farm, why not take a trip to visit Santa in magical grotto. He has set up a magical hideway in a secluded corner of the park and has brought his reindeer along to meet and greet with lucky hotel guests.

Adults (14+) from £59pppn Children from £39pppn. (Based on 2 adults sharing)

29th November, 6th and 13th December 2009

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 (14+) from £29.50pp Children from £21.50pp.

27th, 28th, 29th & 30th December 2009, 1st & 2nd January 2010

If you are looking for a treat for the whole family after the big day, you can take a visit tothe 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 a wonderful family puppet show. Alternatively why not take a trip over to the theme park, where the majority of the attractions in Mutiny Bay and Old MacDonald's Farmyard will be open for families to enjoy.
Adults from £55pppn, children from £20pppn. (Based on 2 adults sharing)

Ring in 2010 with a stay at either of Alton Towers' hotels, including a New Year's Eve dinner and brunch the following morning. During your stay kick back and splash out for the day in the water park, tee off at the Extraordinary Golf or take a ride in the Theme Park, where Mutiny Bay and Old MacDonald's Farmyard will be available to hotel guests. And after your fun packed day, head back to the hotels in the evening to Celebrate as a family with a selection of entertainment: there's a Caribbean Beach Party in Cariba Creek, a Family Puppet Show or dance the night away with the hotels' Live Band.
Adult (14+) from £150pppn and children from £100pppn. (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 2010 season. The rides which are due to be open are:

Oblivion
Hex
Air
Nemesis
The Blade
Duel - The Haunted House Strike Back
Haunted Hollow
Runaway Mine Train
Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE
Heave Ho
Marauder’s Mayhem
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
Giant Rabbits
Miniature Donkeys
Peugeot Driving School
Frog Hopper
Gallopers Carousel
Wobble World
Twirling Toadstool

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.