Alton Towers Resort have submitted a request for a formal screening opinion to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council (SMDC) in respect of the new indoor attraction proposed for Coaster Corner. Referred to as Project Horizon, the proposed development is outlined as involving the removal of existing structures and construction [...]
Now into its third year, Oktoberfest is an ever-growing event at Alton Towers Resort. TowersTimes visited last weekend to see how this oomptastic event has evolved for 2022. The event is again predominantly situated on the Front Lawns, which is the location of the Festival Arena. The main [...]
Following the submission of a planning application to replace large amounts of Nemesis’ track and supports at the start of the year, Alton Towers Resort has now confirmed that Nemesis will be closing on 6th November 2022. The news was announced via social media and the Resort’s website, as well as with a series of [...]
As expected, Tuesday 6th September 2022 saw Duel - The Haunted House Strike Back operate for the final time at Alton Towers Resort. Following the attraction's closure, notices have appeared stating 'Property Repossessed', hinting towards its expected overhaul. Although rumours that the attraction would receive a significant reworking [...]
It has today emerged that Alton Towers Resort are due to hold a public exhibition event on Monday 19th September for emerging proposals to add a new indoor attraction on the former site of Alton Mouse in Coaster Corner. In leaflets distributed to local residents (thanks to David [...]
After 30 years of screams, disturbances are once against appearing in Gloomy Wood at Alton Towers Resort. A message has appeared seemingly from nowhere within Duel: The Haunted House Strikes Back, potentially listing a date of 6th September, and a creepy statement, "This is my house". Are the monsters and [...]
Now that we are just about recovered from the TowersTimes 20th Birthday Celebration, it feels appropriate to revisit what was without a doubt the most ambitious event that we have ever hosted! With exclusive ride time, insightful talks, a mind boggling quiz, a boogielicious disco and of course an incredible [...]
This weekend saw the dazzling sights and sounds of Mardi Gras return to Alton Towers Resort, as the second event of the year got underway, bringing with it a variety of entertainment and special food options. Once again at the centre of the event are the colourful 'Krewes', [...]
Alton Towers Resort have this week released further details for some of the remaining events in their 2022 line-up - Mardi Gras, Scarefest and Christmas. We round-up all the latest information! After the conclusion of Festival of Thrills on 6th May, the next upcoming event is Mardi Gras, [...]
Alton Towers Resort have revealed details of their Festival of Thrills event, a celebration of the resort's iconic rollercoasters. With a season full of "thrilliant" events planned, including the returning Mardi Gras, Oktoberfest, Scarefest, Fireworks and Christmas, Festival of Thrills is the first of a strong line up of celebrations [...]
Last weekend saw Alton Towers Resort reopen the gates to the theme park for the main 2022 season! TowersTimes paid a visit to check out all the changes made over the winter period, including the three new CBeebies Land attractions. The first new for 2022 attraction is Hey [...]
Alton Towers Resort have submitted an application to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council to confirm the lawfulness of maintenance works to Nemesis, with the intention of increasing the rollercoaster’s lifespan. The application seeks to confirm the lawfulness of the work, which in simpler terms aims to provide the Council with the [...]
