Which is better Alton Towers or Drayton Manor?
Which is better Alton Towers or Drayton Manor? Having done both parks, I'd say Towers is a much more pleasant park to be in, with a much better atmosphere, and that has to count for something if you're not doing all the bigger thrill rides.
What is the new ride at Alton Towers 2023?
A haunting dark ride, taking you on a hair-raising journey through the spectacular twists and turns within the cursed Manor. The abandoned Alton Manor, repossessed under mysterious circumstances, invites you inside.
Is Alton Towers safe for kids?
The wonderful things about Alton Towers is it's suitable for all age groups. A child really needs to be 0.9m tall or over to make it truly worthwhile. But if you are taking a very young child with an older sibling, there are still plenty of attractions for them to enjoy.
Which theme park in the UK has the best rides?
1) THORPE PARK The UK's most thrilling theme park includes the big five roller coasters Colossus, Nemesis Inferno, SAW - The Ride, Stealth, The Swarm as well as Derren Brown's Ghost Train and also The Walking Dead: The Ride.
What happens on 13 at Alton Towers?
The dark and mysterious TH13TEEN is the world's first vertical freefall drop rollercoaster. TH13TEEN, Alton Towers' Secret Weapon 6, includes moving track parts that turn brave thrill seekers and family visitors into falling objects within the unstable crypt!
How long should I spend at Alton Towers?
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!
What time of year is Alton Towers least busy?
September is a good time to visit,but you may suffer queues if they reduce capacity in September like they did last year,my favorite time to visit is often the first week of the summer holidays.
How many rides in a day Alton Towers?
With over 40 rides and attractions at Alton Towers Theme Park there's something for everyone to enjoy!
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.
What is the most visited theme park?
In 2022, the United States' Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World) was visited by over 17 million people, making it the most visited amusement park worldwide.