Thorpe Park has very little land to play with, and as a result it makes the sense that it installs major thrill rides with small surface areas. In contrast, Alton Towers has masses of space to work, but suffers from severe planning restrictions, with many flat rides exceeding its ceiling height of 65 feet.

Alton Towers has better rides and more of them. Drayton Manor is a good day out and has some decent stuff but is not in the same league as Alton Towers. over a year ago. Both are great but I think Drayton manor has more for kids under 120cm and the rides are closer together.

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Here’s our verdict. Alton Towers has over 50 rides compared to Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s 20 rides. It’s true that AT has some newer and faster rides with exceptional speeds to please thrill seekers but with that comes the inevitable longer queues for the more popular choices.

Alton Towers is the largest theme park in the UK, spanning 910 acres of land in central Staffordshire.

The distance between Blackpool and Alton Towers Station is 75 miles. The road distance is 99.7 miles. The best way to get from Blackpool to Alton Towers Station is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £40 – £130.

One day just isn’t enough There’s so much to see and do at Alton Towers Resort, you can stay for days. We offer a 2 Day Pass for the Theme Park from just £44 for adults and £39.50 for children. You’ll be able to purchase this ticket ahead of our Theme Park opening on 12th April 2021.

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Alton Towers Theme Park & selected self-contained accommodation are now open. Anyone wishing to visit, including Passholders will need to pre-book a ticket in advance as we have reduced our capacity to allow for social distancing.

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How much does an Alton Towers Fast Pass cost? Fast track passes at Alton Towers are available in a range of packages, customised for your favourite rides. Prices range from £9, for a single shot pass.

Originally a private estate, Alton Towers grounds opened to the public in 1860 to raise funds. In the late 20th century, it was transformed into a theme park and opened a number of new rides from 1980 onwards….Alton Towers.

You must be 1.2m or over to ride

Get discounted entry to Alton Towers Theme Park with Student Beans and experience over 40 rides, attractions and world-beating rollercoasters! This offer is available exclusively for students who have registered with Student Beans.

Yes you are allowed to bring your own food and picnics inside the theme park.

over a year ago. As you were the one who purchased the tickets as a bulk buy, you will possibly be the only one asked to show your student card. In the discount it’s says £20 entry into the park and doesn’t state in the terms and conditions all tickets must show valid nus cards.

Alton Towers Holidays currently does not offer NHS discounts to staff. But it does offer overnight stays at the resort, as well as theme park tickets, waterpark tickets, a spa and various food locations making it one of the UK’s most popular attractions.

Disabled guests are welcome to book their ticket/s online and will receive a free carer ticket when providing proof of disability on arrival at the Waterpark reception such as a Blue Badge, Doctor’s Letter or DLA/PIP entitlement.

All NHS staff get 50% off all pizza’s at Domino’s. You must produce an ID card to receive this discount. Not valid with any other promotion.

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