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Alton Towers Parking Charges

Once you’ve tracked down Cheap Tickets to Alton Towers it’s time to turn your head to practical matters to keep the savings coming. Most theme park guests arriving by car now need to pay for parking at Alton Towers although there are still a few ways to enjoy complimentary parking. Follow our guide to parking at Alton Towers that includes information on current parking charges for Standard & Express Parking, how to purchase car parking tickets plus a few methods to bypass these charges altogether.

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Alton Towers Car Parking Machines

Alton Towers Car Parking Tickets

Car Parking at Alton Towers is currently charged at £10 per car, (March 2024 prices), where guests will require a car parking ticket to exit from the barriers at the end of the day.  You can purchase car parking tickets in the following ways;

1. Car Parking Tickets with Theme Park Tickets; you can purchase your car parking ticket in conjunction with your theme park tickets if you book directly with Alton Towers.  You’ll be prompted for Standard Parking during your transaction process.  If you are looking to book Express Parking, you’ll need to select the ‘Extras’ tab during the transaction process.

2. Online Car Parking Tickets without Theme Park Tickets; you can purchase car park tickets online by heading over to Alton Towers Parking.  This method works well for those that have already picked up theme park tickets although unfortunately there is no longer any online discounts for purchasing car park tickets in advance.

3. Machines; you will find car parking ticket machines by the entrance/exit to Alton Towers.  As you arrive at the park, it can be worth making a purchase then so as to avoid the queues that can inevitably build later on in the day.

4. Guest Services; car parking tickets are available at the The Resort Box Office on Towers Street or Guest Services dotted around the park.

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CBeebies Land at Alton Towers, (photo; Phil Loach)

FREE Parking at Alton Towers

Alton Resort Guests; extend your visit with an overnight stay at the Alton Tower Resort where all packages includes breakfast, a 9-hole round of Extraordinary Golf, evening entertainment & FREE parking. Look out for a choice of accommodation from the CBeebies Land Hotel, Enchanted Village Lodges & Splash Landings Hotel with plenty of special offers running throughout the season.  More information available over at Alton Towers Short Breaks. 

Passholders; Gold, Platinum and Premium Merlin Passholders can take advantage of FREE standard parking at Alton Towers. Simply scan your pass at the car park exit to take advantage of this free parking perk.

Alton Towers; Motorcycles

There is a designated motorcycles area located within standard parking that is situated close to the monorail station.  A member of staff will direct you to the parking spaces available.

FREE Drop Off/Collection Point

There is a FREE drop off/collection point that allows you to avoid the car parking charges altogether if you can persuade someone to give you a lift.  As the drop off/collection point is located close to the main Alton Towers entrance, this also offers you a swift entry into the park. More details available at Drop Off & Collection at Alton Towers.

Express Parking

Express Parking offers you a quick entry/exit to & from the park as the car park is located close to the main theme park entrance, (1-3 minute walk).  Bypassing the need for the monorail, Express Parking offers you easy access into the park although there is a surcharge for this service.  Currently charged at £20 for theme park guests, (March 2024 prices), Express Parking must be booked in advance.

Gold, Platinum & Premium Merlin Passholders can book Express Parking for £10 when booked in advance.

CBeebies Land Hotel Guests can get FREE Express Parking, (hotel booking confirmation must be shown).

 

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Alton Towers; Car Parking Tips

1. Remember where you have parked – in the heat of the excitement it’s easy to forget to take note of where you have parked as you dash for the entrance.  It all looks very different when the car park is full to brimming at the end of the day so look out for markers such as a ribbon on your aerial, to help you navigate your way back.

2. Pick up your car parking ticket from the machines at the beginning of the day, (close to the main exit/entrance), to bypass the queues at the end of the day.

3. For a quicker entry/exit to the park, worth considering Express Parking that offers a limited number of space close to the main entrance.  This can be a popular option so best to book as far in advance as spaces are limited.

4. Remember you’ll only need ONE Premium/Gold/Platinum Passholder in your car to pick up FREE parking at Alton Towers.

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