Santa Claus is once again visiting Alton Towers Resort during the Christmas season, bringing with him sackfuls of festive fun. Guests can visit just for the day or book themselves a stay at the resort’s hotels and then enjoy a selection of rides and attractions in the theme park.
Day Visits
Guests visiting the theme park just for the day can enjoy a selection of family rides and attractions, along with a festive show and scavenger hunt.
Key Information
Dates: 28th – 30th November, 5th-7th, 12th-23rd, 27th December 2025 – 4th January 2026
Opening Times: 10am – 4pm
Prices
Day Pass: £18 or £22 depending on date
Ride Line-Up
CBeebies Land
- Bugbie Go Round
- Justin’s House Pie-O-Matic Factory
- In The Night Garden Magical Boat Ride
- Peter Rabbit Hippity Hop
- Get Set Go Tree Top Adventure
- Big Fun Show Time, including Hey Duggee Live: The Christmas Badge
- Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure (closed on dates from 27th December onwards)
- Go Jetters Vroomster Zoom Ride (closed on dates from 27th December onwards)
Mutiny Bay
- Marauder’s Mayhem
- Heave Ho!
The Towers
- Hex – The Legend of the Towers
Gloomy Wood
- The Curse at Alton Manor
Theme Park Entertainment
- The Sprout that Saved Christmas – join Santa’s Toy Workshop, where a team of merry elves is busy preparing for Christmas with a lively roll call and festive cheer. As the magic builds, Santa himself makes a grand entrance, bringing even more Christmas wonder in this joyful tale of the Sprout that Saved Christmas.
Short Breaks
Guests can extend their festive visit to the Resort by booking a stay at the on-site accommodation for a Santa’s Sleepover in the run-up to Christmas or a Festive Break if looking to continue the festive cheer after Christmas Day.
Key Information
Dates: 28th – 30th November, 5th-7th, 12th-24th December 2025
Prices
Head over to the Alton Towers Resort website for more information
What’s Included?
Arrival Day
- An overnight stay in the Resort accommodation
- One day Theme Park entry, with access to a selection of family rides and attractions
- A visit to Santa’s Grotto
- A festive evening meal
- Seasonal entertainment, including The Tale of Cinderella and Prince Charming pantomime
Check-out Day
- A buffet breakfast
- One day Waterpark entry
- 9 holes of Extraordinary Golf
Key Information
Dates: 27th December 2025 – 4th January 2026
Prices
Head over to the Alton Towers Resort website for more information
What’s Included?
Arrival Day
- An overnight stay in the Resort accommodation
- One day Theme Park entry, with access to a selection of family rides and attractions
- A festive evening meal
- Seasonal entertainment, including The Tale of Cinderella and Prince Charming pantomime
Check-out Day
- A buffet breakfast
- One day Waterpark entry
- 9 holes of Extraordinary Golf
