A day pass to Alton Towers costs £68 at the gate but there’s a way to get a full summer’s worth at the theme park for a lot less
Theme park fans can look forward to a summer of fun at a fraction of the price when buying the new Alton Towers Resort Seasonal Pass. With a walk-up price of £68 for a single-day pass, the £59 three-month seasonal pass works out cheaper even with just one visit.
The pass gives unlimited access for the summer, making it a good option for those looking for days out in the summer holidays. For thrill seekers, this could be the time to ride the Smiler and Oblivion all summer long.
It is worth noting that there are a few days that the seasonal pass cannot be used, such as the August Bank Holiday weekend and a few October dates in the run-up to Halloween. None of the passes are available to use on these dates, including the £139 Annual Gold Pass.
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Arguably one of the most popular passes on the market is the Merlin Annual Pass, which gives access to their theme parks, including Thorpe Park and Alton Towers, as well as Legoland, the Dungeons, Madame Tussauds and even Cadbury World. For a basic package, it’s £99 a year, although the more premium packages do also offer monthly payment plans.
For those who only want one theme park break, perhaps Wowcher’s Attraction Breaks are a better fit. There is a Gulliver’s Valley Resort Stay & Theme Park Entry package from £139 with school holiday availability for families of four looking for a fun getaway.
Over on Trustpilot, Alton Towers has been dubbed ‘magical’ with one guest writing: “A great family day out. Service from the staff is always so friendly. A magical place.”
Alton Towers Resort Seasonal Pass
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Three months of fun is available with the pass
Another was impressed with the wait time for the rides, penning: “Magnificent time at Alton Towers. All the rides were below an hour queue. Went as a group of 5 and we completed smiler and oblivion in the first 20 minutes.
“We then went on another 11 rides whilst doing Smiler, Oblivion, Rita, Thirteen and Nemesis twice. Our longest wait time was 50 minutes.
“Arriving early is key as they let people in before 10 to start queuing for The Smiler early. Had a wonderful time and was worth every penny. Amazing theme park. Workers were very nice and were always happy to help.”
Not everyone was so impressed with the wait time, one customer suggested seating needs to be introduced. They said: “As expected, when you go to a theme park they are very long queues. What you don’t expect is no seating on a two hour queue.
“Waiting is not a problem, standing for two hours for one ride with no chance to sit down and rest your legs and back, really is!”
Parents appear impressed with the park’s ability to cater for all ages, one said: “Amazing couple of days with my family. So much for all ages to do, and the entertainment on the field was a welcome rest for my three-year-old when the older members of our party wanted to go on the thrill rides.”
The Alton Towers Resort Seasonal Pass is available for £59 now.
