Alton Towers - for one day only
Overview
The Alton Towers Resort is renowned for ground-breaking, world-first rollercoasters and is home to a fantastical combination of rides, attractions, shows & themed accommodation for thrill-seekers, with amazing themed hotels, Waterpark and Spa. It is near the village of Alton, in the parishes of Denstone and Farley.
Whilst staying at Denstone College we are less than 5 miles away from Alton Towers so a “must do” event for the Sunday we thought. So the only thing you have to decide is how best to spend your time and which ride you’re going to try…
There are 10 thrill seeking rides to whet your appetite including:
Nemesis - still regarded as one of the best rollercoasters in the world; Wicker Man - the world’s most immersive rollercoaster experience to date; Galactica - Blast through an advanced space travel portal to another dimension; Oblivion - this ride beckons you to face your fears, and as you’re held, overhanging the edge of the world’s first vertical drop rollercoaster; Rita - powers you straight to 100kph in just 2.5 seconds, putting your body through 4.5G; TH13TEEN – the world’s first freefall drop rollercoaster; The Smiler - This is the world’s first 14 loop rollercoaster; The Blade - In a few swings of The Blade, you'll be zero gravity, near vertical; Enterprise - Only the circular force of Enterprise keeps you in place, as the monstrous steel wheel drags you upwards until you are hanging upside down, and round and round; Sub-Terra - A psychologically and physically thrilling experience.
Other attractions include: Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE, The Gardens, The Towers and Skyride. In addition to this there is also the Spa, Water Park and Extraordinary Golf, all of which are additional costs on the day and probably require booking in advance as availability is often at a premium.
Location & Itinerary
There are a wide variety of cuisines from the Woodcutter’s Bar & Grill, to tasty pizza in Explorer's Pizza Pasta Buffet