TowersStreet News

2021 opening date announced

In line with government restrictions, Alton Towers has today confirmed its 2021 opening date

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Alton Towers Gardens set to open from 29th March

Following the latest government announcements, it appears that Alton Towers will be reopening their Grade II listed Gardens from the Monday 29th March 2021

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Virtual queueing mooted for 2021

A new Resort Box Office job listing suggests Alton Towers will be introducing a virtual queuing system for the 2021 season.

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Scarefest set to return despite Covid-19

The park have announced details for 2020 Scarefest, which is planned to go ahead despite social distancing, with two new attractions added to the line-up.

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Alton Towers Gardens to Open on Saturday

Following changes in advice from the government, the park will be reopening their Grade II listed Gardens from this weekend as lockdown begins to ease.

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Start of 2020 Season Postponed

Alton Towers has become the latest business to be affected by the current COVID-19 epidemic with a delay to the start of the 2020 season.

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2020 Opening Meet Postponed

Following the updated guidance from the UK Government around Covid-19, we’ve taken the decision to postpone our opening meet.

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Alton Towers unveils Gangsta Granny: The Ride

With the start of the 2020 season getting ever closer, the resort have today unveiled their new ride and area based on the popular ‘World of David Walliams’ book series

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Merlin recommends £4.8bn buyout from consortium

Merlin has recommended that an offer to purchase the company by a consortium of investors be accepted

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Scarefest 2019 News

It may be June, but the weather is making it feel like October. So what better time for some news on this year’s Scarefest lineup!

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