
Alton Towers
The UK's most popular theme park featuring world-class roller coasters and family attractions set in stunning Staffordshire countryside.
Data last verified on 12 March 2026. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.
Quick Stats
- Total Rides:
- 30
- No Restrictions:
- 5
- Adult Price:
- £34
- Child Price:
- £34
- Parking:
- £8
- Updated:
- 12 March 2026
All Rides & Attractions
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💧 Battle Galleons Interactive water battle between pirate ships. Expect to get wet! Seasonal operation. | Water | 👥90cm 👤110cm alone | Low |
🎢 Bluey the Ride Opening Spring 2026! Zierer junior coaster in CBeebies Land. Perfect first roller coaster for young children themed to the beloved Australian animated series. | Coaster | 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Bugbie-Go-Round Gentle CBeebies Land carousel ride. Children under 100cm must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | 👤100cm alone | Gentle |
💧 Congo River Rapids White water rapids adventure through the jungle. Expect to get wet! Seasonal operation. | Water | 👥110cm 👤130cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 Cuckoo Cars Driving School Kids-only driving experience in Cloud Cuckoo Land. 30 miniature cars on a fun road course with bubbles, traffic lights and oversized characters. | Family | 👤100cm alone ↑Max 140cm | Gentle |
🎢 Galactica Flying roller coaster where you ride face-down, soaring through the air. Unique sensation of flight. | Coaster | 👤140cm alone | Extreme |
👻 Gangsta Granny: The Ride Family dark ride based on David Walliams' book. Gentle boat ride through Granny's house with special effects and storytelling. | Dark Ride | 👥90cm 👤120cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Get! Set! Go! Tree Top Adventure CBeebies Land tree top adventure ride. Children under 110cm must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | 👤110cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Go Jetters Vroomster Zoom Ride Spinning ride in CBeebies Land themed to Go Jetters. Gentle spinning fun for young adventurers. | Family | 👥90cm 👤125cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Heave Ho! Swinging pirate ship ride in the Mutiny Bay area. Gentler than most pirate ships, suitable for younger children. | Family | 👥90cm 👤110cm alone | Low |
👻 Hex - The Legend of the Towers Mind-bending madhouse experience set in the ruins of Alton Towers. Features a rotating room that creates the illusion you're upside down. | Dark Ride | 👥90cm 👤120cm alone | Medium |
👻 In the Night Garden Magical Boat Ride Gentle boat ride through the magical world of In the Night Garden. Children under 100cm must be accompanied by an adult. Perfect for babies and toddlers. | Dark Ride | 👤100cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Justin's House Pie-O-Matic Factory Interactive CBeebies Land ride themed to Justin's House. Fun factory-themed experience for young children. | Family | 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Marauder's Mayhem Spinning flat ride themed to marauding pirates. Cars spin on a rotating platform for a dizzying experience. | Family | 👥110cm 👤130cm alone | Medium |
🎢 Nemesis Reborn Legendary inverted coaster, reborn in 2024. Your feet dangle as you tear through loops and corkscrews at up to 50mph. An absolute classic. | Coaster | 👤140cm alone | Extreme |
👻 Nemesis: Sub-Terra Terrifying underground experience beneath the Nemesis pit. Plunged into darkness with sudden drops and jump scares. | Dark Ride | 👤140cm alone | High |
🎢 Oblivion World's first vertical drop roller coaster. 87.5-degree drop into a dark hole. Brief but terrifying. | Coaster | 👤140cm alone | Extreme |
🎢 Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure Perfect first roller coaster for young children in CBeebies Land. Gentle drops and turns themed to the Octonauts. | Coaster | 👥90cm 👤110cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Peter Rabbit Hippity Hop Gentle bouncing ride in CBeebies Land themed to Peter Rabbit. Fun for young children. | Family | 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Raj's Bouncy Bottom Burp Gentle bouncing ride in CBeebies Land. Fun bouncing drops for young children. | Family | 👥90cm 👤110cm alone | Gentle |
🎢 Rita Launched roller coaster accelerating from 0-100km/h in 2.5 seconds. One of the UK's fastest accelerating coasters. | Coaster | 👤140cm alone ↑Max 195cm | Extreme |
👨👩👧 Royal Carousel Classic carousel ride. Children under 130cm must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | 👤130cm alone | Gentle |
🎢 Runaway Mine Train Classic mine train coaster with drops and turns through wooded terrain. A family favorite since 1992. | Coaster | 👥110cm 👤130cm alone | Medium |
🔭 Skyride Cable car ride offering aerial views across the park. No height restrictions. A relaxing way to travel between areas. | Observation | No restriction | Gentle |
🎢 Spinball Whizzer Wild spinning roller coaster themed to a giant pinball machine. Great stepping stone between family and thrill rides. | Coaster | 👤120cm alone ↑Max 195cm | Medium |
🎢 TH13TEEN World's first vertical freefall drop roller coaster. Features a surprise indoor section. Best experienced without spoilers! | Coaster | 👤120cm alone ↑Max 196cm | High |
👻 The Curse at Alton Manor Spooky dark ride through the haunted Alton Manor. Journey through twisted rooms with spectacular special effects and frights. | Dark Ride | 👥90cm 👤110cm alone | Medium |
🎢 The Smiler World record holder for most inversions (14) on a roller coaster. Intense, relentless, and only for serious thrill-seekers. | Coaster | 👤140cm alone | Extreme |
⚡ Toxicator NEW 2025! UK's first suspended Top Spin standing 78ft tall. Riders face outward with legs dangling as the gondola flips and holds face-down. | Thrill | 👤140cm alone ↑Max 195cm | Extreme |
🎢 Wicker Man UK's first wooden roller coaster in 20 years! Features a flaming Wicker Man structure you pass through. Incredibly smooth and thrilling. | Coaster | 👤120cm alone | High |
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Alton Towers is the UK's largest and most popular theme park, offering an incredible mix of thrilling roller coasters and family-friendly attractions spread across 500 acres of beautiful Staffordshire countryside.
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Perfect for Families
With 2 rides having no height restrictions and 8 rides suitable for children under 100cm, Alton Towers caters exceptionally well to young families while still offering world-class thrills for older children and adults.
Height Strategy
Height Breakdown
Perfect for babies and toddlers:
No Height Restriction
- Gangsta Granny: The Ride
- Hex - The Legend of the Towers
- Marauder's Mayhem
- And 5 more gentle attractions
90cm and Under
Great first rides for little ones:
- Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure
- In the Night Garden Magical Boat Ride
- Get Set Go Tree Top Adventure
- Bluey's Big Play (Spring 2026) - COMING SOON! World's first Bluey ride
- Plus CBeebies Land attractions
100-110cm
Where the excitement begins:
- Spinball Whizzer
- Runaway Mine Train
- Battle Galleons
- Raj's Bouncy Bottom Burp
Thrill Rides (120cm+)
World-famous roller coasters:
- The Smiler (140cm)
- Nemesis Reborn (140cm)
- Oblivion (140cm)
- Wicker Man (120cm)
- Galactica (140cm)
- Toxicator (140cm) - NEW 2025! UK's first suspended Top Spin
Planning Tips
Best Times to Visit
Family Planning
Top Tips for Families
- Start at CBeebies Land - Quietest first thing in the morning
- Download the app - Check real-time queue times
- Fastrack tickets - Worth it on busy days for popular rides
- Height measurement - Get a wristband at Guest Services to avoid repeated checks
- Lunch strategy - Eat early (11:30am) or late (2pm) to avoid peaks
Guide Section
Facilities
- Baby changing - Multiple locations including CBeebies Land
- Nursing rooms - Private facilities available
- Height check points - At park entrance to get wristbands
- Accessibility - Excellent disabled access throughout
- Food - Multiple restaurants, cafes, and snack bars
On the Ground
Getting There
Planning Tips
Money-Saving Tips
- Book tickets online at least 7 days ahead for best prices
- Annual passes pay for themselves in 2-3 visits
- Bring packed lunch (free lockers available)
- Check for 2-for-1 deals with Kellogg's/Cadbury vouchers

