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 [...]
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), [...]
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 [...]
Construction has commenced on Alton Towers Resort’s latest accommodation. Planned as an expansion to The Enchanted Village, and given approval by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council just last month, the latest addition to the Resort’s accommodation portfolio will see a further 102 rooms added to the already extensive overnight offering. TowersTimes [...]
Earlier today, Alton Towers Resort revealed the line-up for this year's spine-tingling Scarefest event. We've taken a detailed look at what Scarefest 2018 has to offer. New for this year is Project 42, a new scare maze which will be located in Forbidden Valley. Whilst more details are [...]
With the 2018 season now fully underway following a snowy opening weekend, last weekend provided the first chance for many to return to Alton Towers Resort for the first time in 2018. With the official opening of Wicker Man, TLC to Duel, and a host of other changes around the [...]
Alton Towers Resort has received two nominations for the ScareCON SCAR awards, the annual awards which recognise and champion all aspects of the scare industry – from Halloween events, to year round scare attractions. In the nominations for the 11th annual awards, which were revealed earlier by ScareCON, [...]
Whilst the weather may have defeated Alton Towers Resort's roller coasters last weekend, it would take more than a bit of snow to prevent the Resort's Entertainments Team from putting on a show! From the return of an old favourite, to the apperance of the mysterious Beornen, we take a [...]
Wicker Man has awoken! On Thursday 8th March, TowersTimes was invited to a special ‘Meet the Maker’ event, alongside other enthusiast communities to get a special preview of Wicker Man ahead of its grand opening on 17th March 2018. TowersTimes take a look at all the details of Alton Towers [...]
Alton Towers Resort have submitted a planning application for an expansion of the Enchanted Village, comprising 102 accommodation pods with shower and toilet facilities, reception building and tipis. Proposed to be located to the north west of the current lodge accommodation, on an area of land currently used as a [...]
Whilst the Resort's main season is not far away, the recent February half-term event saw the return of the Pirates and Princesses short breaks at Alton Towers Resort. For 2018 the Resort substantially increased the programme of entertainment, making this an unmissable event, particularly for those with children. TowersTimes was [...]
Alton Towers Resort have today revealed the first official images of Wicker Man, the latest addition to the Resort and the first wooden rollercoaster to open in the UK for 21 years. The stunning images depict the central, six-storey, theming structure which features an upwards facing human face [...]
