FEBRUARY 4TH 2007 : ADRENALIN WEEK RETURNS! Another Alton Towers favourite will be returning to the park in 2007. The ever popular Adrenalin Week, is back for the new season with a twist. The event will be running from Monday March 19th to Friday March 23rd, featuring a Triple Ride Promise. The [...]
Proving itself a worthy foe for even the most modern of rollercoasters, Nemesis looks to be moving up in the world according to the Mitch Hawker Steel Roller Coaster Poll, the results of which came out recently. Nemesis has moved up one place from last year and is now, according to [...]
As the Towers get busy preparing for the new season and their February half term 'Towers Treats and Trails' event, TowersTimes thought we would have a look at what we can look forward to in 2007 from the UK's number one theme park... New Attractions As well as the Adventure [...]
During the February half term, Alton Towers will be hosting a brand new event aimed at the youngsters who will be off school. Towers, Treats and Trails will be a fun event for all the family, with a wide range of attractions open, including Old MacDonald's Farm, the Ruins and [...]
(Our apologies - Much of our news was lost back in 2006 due to server issues! Here is a summary of what happened throughout the peak of 2006) JUNE 30TH 2006 : CHANGE OF RUNNING TIMES FOR CORKSCREW AND OTHER RIDES Corkscrew, Hex, Ug Swinger and Submission's operating hours will [...]
In a continuation of weird and wonderful events of 2006, the park will became home to Staffordshire's first ever beach! The event was themed around the image of a typical 20th century British beach holiday, complete with stripy deck chairs and of course buckets and spades. Children were able to [...]
MARCH 19TH 2006 : THE THEME PARK IS NOW OPEN The 2006 season starts today the entire park is expected to be open with the exception of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The ride which is still in construction and is set to open on it’s original opening day of [...]
Under 10’s hit the road at Alton Towers this summer. No insurance needed for the Peugeot 207 Driving School! Kids desperate to drive, but who can’t reach the pedals, can soon take to the road as Alton Towers screeches into gear with Peugeot to offer the ultimate driving adventure for [...]
CHOC AND SHOCK! ALTON TOWERS GOES CHOCCY CRAZY THIS EASTER Famous for satisfying the addictions of the adrenaline junkie, Alton Towers is looking to appeal to a different group of fanatics this Easter– chocoholics – as it transforms itself into Chocolate Towers! So get ready for the heady rush of [...]
Alton Towers offers a range of excellent value ticket prices, with special offers and discounts available on the website – www.altontowers.com Advance booked via the internet : Adult £23.00 Child £16.00 Family £72.00 Advance booked via 0870 44 444 55 : Adult £27.50 Child £17.50 Family £72.00 On the day [...]
OWN THE FASTEST SEAT IN TOWN (Literally) AT ALTON TOWERS She’s fast, furious and fun and you could own a seat on her. Alton Towers’ favourite ride, Rita – Queen of Speed is up for grabs. She raced into the history books last year, with her awesome speed (0-60mph in [...]
2006 Season What’s New Escape to the extraordinary world of Alton Towers, and share a year round resort of full-on, time-out experiences. Prepare yourself for the unexpected, where fun combines with world class theme park thrills, unique hotel environments and essential spa luxury. It’s a world where everybody is welcome [...]
