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.

This page currently contains information for the 2023 offering. It will be updated with 2024 details upon these being announced by the Resort.

Day Visits

Guests visiting the theme park just for the day can enjoy a selection of family rides and attractions, along with festive treats and gifts that are available from chalet-style shops on Towers Street.

Key Information

Dates: 24th-26th November 2023, 1st-3rd, 8th-10th, 15th-23rd, 27th-31st December 2023

Opening Times: 10am – 6pm on pre-Christmas dates ; 10am-4pm on post-Christmas dates

Prices

Car Parking: £7 per vehicle

Day Pass: £18 or £23 depending on date

Ride Line-Up

CBeebies Land

  • Bugbie Go Round
  • Postman Pat Parcel Post
  • Justin’s House Pie-O-Matic Factory
  • In The Night Garden Magical Boat Ride
  • Peter Rabbit Hippity Hop
  • Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure
  • Go Jetters Vroomster Zoom Ride
  • CBeebies Land Christmas Show

Mutiny Bay

  • Marauder’s Mayhem
  • Heave Ho!
  • Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE

Adventure Land

  • Spinball Whizzer

The Towers

  • Cuckoo Cars Driving School

The World of David Walliams

  • Gangsta Granny: The Ride
  • Raj’s Bouncy Bottom Burp
  • The Royal Carousel
  • Flavio’s Fabulous Fandango

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.

Key Information

Dates: 24th-26th November 2023, 1st-3rd, 8th-10th, 15th-23rd December 2023

Prices

Head over to the Alton Towers Resort website for more information

What’s Included?

  • 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 (with a gift for each child)
  • One day Waterpark entry
  • 9 holes of Extraordinary Golf
  • A festive evening meal
  • Seasonal evening entertainment, including pantomime
  • A buffet breakfast

Please note that these photos were taken during the 2022 event, but still give an idea of what to expect in 2023.

Please note that these photos were taken during the 2022 event, but still give an idea of what to expect in 2023.

Please note that these photos were taken during the 2022 event, but still give an idea of what to expect in 2023.

Please note that these photos were taken during the 2022 event, but still give an idea of what to expect in 2023.

Please note that these photos were taken during the 2020 event, but still give an idea of what to expect in 2023.