(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 [...]
(Due to server problems, TowersTimes lost many of it's news articles in 2006, we have recovered the lead paragraphs for some of these articles, but apologise for not being able to provide the articles themselves.) JANUARY 17TH 2006 : CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY LOGO Another logo for Charlie and [...]
(Due to server problems in 2006, TowersTimes lost many of it's news articles from October-December 2005, we have recovered the lead paragraphs for these articles, but apologise for not being able to provide the articles themselves.) Alton Towers were successful in securing 3 nights of Fireworks this season, despite continued [...]
Today Alton Towers experienced a small power cut which caused the rides in X-Sector, Ug Land, Cred Street and Merrie England to be closed for a short amount of time, read more details here.
Adrenaline Week 31st October – 6th November Have you got what it takes to ride the ten top thrill rides at the UK’s most famous theme park – in the dark? For one week only, Alton Towers is opening it’s headline rides such as Nemesis, Oblivion, Air and of course [...]
