Yearly Archives: 2015

Collision on The Smiler injures guests

Four people have been seriously injured after two trains collided on the park’s two year old thrill coaster The Smiler

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New restaurant plans for Forbidden Valley submitted

Plans were today made available online for a planned extension to Air’s shop and its conversion to a restaurant

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Annual Pass alcohol discount to be phased out?

Update: Alton Towers have since confirmed that annual pass discount on alcohol will continue to be offered across the resort, with no plans to remove this perk.

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Taking a look back – The 2014 Review

With the 2015 season on the horizon, join us for a whistle stop tour of the journey so far. We take a look back at what went on in 2014

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Alton Towers to close early on select days

Alton Towers website has revealed a new earlier closing time for the park.

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Pre-Season News Roundup

With the Alton Towers Theme Park set to reopen in a matter of days, we take a look at some of the developments taking place this season.

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Big Six Challenge offers a free return ticket

Alton Towers will offer thrill seekers a free return ticket for later in the season when guests ride the park’s headline coasters.

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New 2015 entry pricing revealed

Alton Towers Resort have unveiled their pricing structure for tickets for the 2015 season on their website, with on the day pricing breaking the £50 barrier.

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Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure on track for March opening

As the park opens for February Half Term, we take a first look at the now completed track for the new coaster and its colourful GUP convoy train.

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Work continues on new coaster construction

Despite the recent snow, work has been continuing on construction of the park’s new children’s coaster

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