Is 5 hours enough at Alton Towers?

By 5pm we had done all major rides. Most queues were 5 minutes long, the longest was maybe 25/30 minutes. Even the new Wicker Man ride was about 30 mins (however it was busier at other times of the day). We are lucky however that it is a Monday and not all schools in this area have finished for the holidays yet.



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Alton Towers Resort is a large theme park with a fantastic variety of rides and attractions suitable for all ages and therefore we recommend a full day visit. To enhance your visit why not book a short break in one of our fantastic Hotels? Book your day tickets here!

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With over 40 rides and attractions at Alton Towers Theme Park there's something for everyone to enjoy!

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Not all rides at Alton Towers have a Fastrack entrance. With over 40 rides and attractions to choose from, some rides experience longer queues than others. That's why our Fastrack passes are aimed at the most popular rides on the resort. See our package deals for details on which rides offer priority access.

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How long are Fastrack queues at Alton Towers? The average wait time during peak times at Alton Towers is 30-60 minutes per ride. With the platinum pass, you head straight back down that Fastrack queue and hop back on in 5-10 minutes or less.

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can i take my two paying childrn to alton towersand alo pay to get in but not go on the rides ?. There is no reduced rate at Alton Towers for those who are not going on the rides so you will need to buy an adult rate ticket if you decide to join them. You can drop off and pick up for free.

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Alton Towers Resort is suitable for all ages! We have a wide variety of attractions and events throughout our open season. For more information on the theme park please visit here.

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Wicker Man, Galactica, Nemesis, Oblivion, Rita, Thirteen and The Smiler. TOP TIP: Many guests are so excited to leap on board that they prioritise the rides closest to the entrance. However, if you head straight to the Forbidden Valley or Dark Forest, you'll likely arrive before the queues!

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Every year all of our rides must pass a thorough inspection by an independently certified ride inspection body under the Amusement Device Inspection Procedures Scheme (ADIPS).

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Alton Towers is open between March and November, and takes in around £110m in revenues annually, analysts estimate. This means it makes an average of £464,000 a day – though this will be higher during the summer months.

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