Today, two planning applications have appeared on the Staffordshire Moorlands Council Planning Portal. Very little is known about the applications but they are both relating to the Blackhole Tent Site. The Blackhole Tent has sat unused for a number of years, except for Scarefest 2011 when it was used for [...]
Hidden away in the Alton Towers Hotel likes a peaceful oasis from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the resort - the Spa. Both the Aqua relaxation rooms and treatment areas are available to hotel residents and day visitors, with packages starting from £12.50 per person. However, from 23rd January [...]
Twas mid November, and TowersTimes Forum members were staying at the Alton Towers Hotel. Yet, the main bar within - lay silent and closed. Why? Well, we're pleased to say that eagle-eyed forum member 'siralgenon' has been finding out with a series of photos posted to our popular forums today! [...]
Stephen and Suzanne Roper, owners of the company Churchill China, are once again seeking compensation from Alton Towers for noise disturbances, which the couple claim have affected them at their Farley residence. The Ropers' legal battles with the park began in 2002, with one notable product being the noise abatement order which the couple [...]
The popular February Half Term event will return next year to Alton Towers, with limited rides offered between the 11th and 19th of February 2012. On each of these days the theme park will be open between 10am and 4pm. The construction of the two new rides for the 2012 [...]
Eagle eyed visitors to the Merlin Annual Pass Facebook page have discovered a Annual Pass Survey posted online that appears to be gathering feedback and thoughts around a 3rd higher tiered pass offering yet more perks and benefits beyond the current Premium pass level to its holder. The survey, which [...]
Twentieth Century Fox and Merlin Entertainments have announced Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs – The 4-D Experience, a 4D cinema experience with a 3D film and various physical effects. The film will be produced by SimEx-Iwerks and will use footage from the 3rd Ice Age film. 4D Cinemas are very [...]
Alton Towers 2011 Scarefest event came to an end on 31st October, after 2 1/2 weeks of spooktacular fun and rides in the dark. Legendary Alton attractions including Terror of the Towers once again impressed the masses, as entertainment for both thrill seekers and families was available in equal measure. [...]
If you hold an Annual Pass or are a member of our TowersTimes Forum you can now save a fantasic 50% off combo scare maze tickets on selected dates and times at the Alton Towers Resort! That's a combo maze ticket for only £6 instead of the usual £12! The offer [...]
For the past few months, some eagle-eyed TowersTimes members have been spotting developments around Air's ride area, including the addition of cameras in the tunnel and around the ride's circuit, as well as various types of lighting being tested in the tunnel. Today, in a surprise end-of-season revelation, Alton Towers [...]
Several eagle eyed TowersTimes members at Alton Towers today spotted that there have been some new features added around the site of the highly anticipated 2012 attraction. Some of these include: Actors patrolling the area in radiation suits, scanning park guests with Geiger Counters (The devices used to measure radiation [...]
Applications were submitted several weeks ago, detailing the new addition to the theme park. The project is now clear to get under way! Due to the location of Alton Towers, the resort have always had strict planning rules and guidelines they must abide to in order not to spoil the [...]
