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Plan ahead & explore our Guide to Alton Towers Scarefest to help you seach for deals & promotional vouchers. Then follow our round-up of 2026 cheap ticket offers below that includes promotional vouchers, short break deals & offers.

Alton Towers; Scarefest Short Breaks from £100pp

Stay overnight on Resort and take advantage of short break packages including October half term.  Starting from just £100pp, short breaks include 1-night Resort accommodation, breakfast, FREE 9-holes of Extraordinary Golf & FREE parking.  Simply add your theme park tickets as you make your way through the transaction for a chance to relax and stay on-site after a late night at the park exploring the Scarefest experience.

TO BOOK GO TO Alton Towers Scarefest Short Break; Accommodation, Breakfast, Extraordinary Golf & Parking from £100pp.

Alton Towers; Cadbury Who Will You Take? Promotion, (NEW)

Alton Towers has teamed up with Cadbury’s to offer savings of up to 50% off online ticket prices with promotional chocolate multipacks, selection boxes & biscuits. Valid for use until 30 June 2027, the Cadbury Who Will You Take? promotion offers you up to 50% off online prices for up to 4 adult & child entry tickets, (t&c’s apply).  You can secure between 10% & 50% off prices where the discount percentage depends upon the attraction & the proposed date of visit.  Worth watching out for limits on tickets availability with more details available at Cadbury Who Will You Take? Promotion for Merlin Attractions.

Alton Towers Scarefest Tickets from £34pp

Pick up Alton Towers Scarefest tickets from £34pp that guarantees entry to the park. With savings of up to £34pp when you book in advance, you can secure both substantial savings off standard price tickets & guarantee entry into the park. Worth noting that there are additional charges in place for select Scare Attractions so you’ve the option to upgrade & include scare attraction packages alongside entry tickets. Upgrade with a Thrills Combi Early from £43pp, Thrills Combi Late from £48pp or Family Duo from £16pp.

TO BOOK GO TO Alton Towers Scarefest Tickets from £34pp – save up to £34pp off standard price entry, (additional charges for mazes).

 

Alton Towers Scarefest

Alton Towers Scarefest Guide

Alton Towers Scarefest is back with a vengeance on selected dates from 26 September – 1 November 2026. With a NEW scare maze Final Exhibit, alongside Edge of the Forest, COMPOUND & Altonville Mine Tours, it’s bound to be a popular event. Whether you are searching for Scarefest promotional vouchers, short break offers or passholder information, we have it covered.

More information available within our Alton Towers Scarefest 2026 Guide.

Alton Towers; Kellogg’s 25% Off Great Days Out Promotion, (2026)

This Kellogg’s promotion offers a 25% discount against online advance price tickets at Alton Towers this season. Valid until 30 June 2027, (terms & conditions apply), this Kellogg’s promotion can be used for up to 2 people per transaction/unique code. Discounts are against online ticket prices rather than against walk up price as seen in previous promotions but watch out for limits on ticket allocations.  More details over at Kellogg’s 25% Off Great Days Out Promotion.

TO BOOK GO TO Alton Towers Scarefest Short Break; Accommodation, Breakfast, Extraordinary Golf & Parking from £100pp.

 

Wicker Man

Alton Towers; Clubcard Vouchers

Regular Tesco shoppers can redeem vouchers in exchange for Alton Towers entry that includes access to all the rides & attractions. This can offer a great way to slash costs on Alton Towers tickets where you can top-up the price difference with another payment method if you haven’t quite enough vouchers.  Remember your clubcard voucher code is only valid for use when booking tickets online in advance and are not valid at the attraction entrance.

Alton Towers Fireworks

Running 6-8 November 2026, Alton Towers Fireworks are a popular end to the theme park season. For those planning to visit, it is worth booking tickets in advance as these events often sell out each year. For those searching for valid promotional vouchers, offers or short break deals, follow our money saving guide to save you time & money.

More information available over at Alton Towers Fireworks.

Alton Towers; 1/3 Off Tickets, (travel by train)

Here’s a chance to enjoy a third off standard price tickets for Alton Towers when you travel by train.  This promotion is only available for advance bookings only with theme tickets priced from £22.50pp, (excludes Scarefest). Simply purchase valid train tickets & book your promotional theme park tickets in advance.

Worth noting that this offer now limits the number of promotional tickets available depending upon the date of your visit so works best for those that can be flexible with their dates. Saying this, Alton Towers is not an easy place to get to by train as the closest main line station is Stoke on Trent with connections to Uttoxeter train station. More information available at Alton Towers; 1/3 Off Tickets Promotion.

Alton Towers; Blue Light Discounts, (up to 15% off)

Blue Light cardholders can access discounts off online ticket prices for Alton Towers at selected times of the year.  You’ll need some forward planning with this promotion as tickets need to be pre-booked at least 24 hours in advance and cannot be processed on day.  Simply access the Blue Light discount card site to secure savings of up to 15% off online ticket prices.  This offer is not available in conjunction with any other discount voucher, offer or promotion.

BOOK ONLINE TO PICK UP Alton Towers Tickets from £32pp – save up to £36pp off walk-up tickets & guarantees entry.

 

Alton Towers at Christmas

Santa Sleepovers at Alton Towers

Running from 27 November – 23 December 2026, Santa Sleepovers remain a popular festive treat. Packed with seasonal activities, rides & attractions & waterpark entry, here’s a chance to meet Santa in his Grotto to kick-start your festivities. Packages include overnight accommodation, breakfast & dinner plus a range of nifty to extras to get more from your stay.

More information available over at Santa Sleepovers at Alton Towers.

Alton Towers; 2 FREE Ticket Promotion

Each year Alton Towers teams up with The Sun newspaper to run a popular 2 FREE ticket promotion that’s worth looking out for.  Whilst it is now too late to start collecting sun savers & participate in this free ticket promotion this year, we’ll bring you more details if this runs again in 2026. Worth noting that last year, free ticket availability was limited to select off-peak dates that worked best for those with flexibility on when they visit.

Alton Towers Parent & Toddler Pass

During off-peak times, Alton Towers runs an attractive Parent and Toddler Pass that offers 1 adult and 1 child, under 5 years, discounted entry to the park including CBeebies Land. Remember children under 90cms go free at Alton Towers and you can even add on an additional child under 5 years for just £5 too. This offer is available selected dates taking place mid-week, term time, and offers you a chance to enjoy the park away from the crowds. More information is available at Alton Towers Parent & Toddler Pass.

TO BOOK GO TO Alton Towers Scarefest Short Break; Accommodation, Breakfast, Extraordinary Golf & Parking from £100pp.

 

Nemesis Reborn at Alton Towers

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Follow our Guide To Alton Towers Scarefest to make some easy savings, before turning your head to more practical matters. Follow our queue-busting tips & tricks below to get more from your theme park visit.

Alton Towers Scarefest Tickets from £34pp

Pick up Alton Towers Scarefest tickets from £34pp that guarantees entry to the park. With savings of up to £34pp when you book in advance, you can secure both substantial savings off standard price tickets & guarantee entry into the park. Worth noting that there are additional charges in place for select Scare Attractions so you’ve the option to upgrade & include scare attraction packages alongside entry tickets. Upgrade with a Thrills Combi Early from £43pp, Thrills Combi Late from £48pp or Family Duo from £16pp.

TO BOOK GO TO Alton Towers Scarefest Tickets from £34pp – save up to £34pp off standard price entry, (additional charges for mazes).

Alton Towers; Single Rider

We’re seeing a resurgence of Single Riders at Alton Towers this year that offers you faster access to the rides.  Single Rider Queues are now available on FIVE of the main attractions at the park where you are effectively using up available space on the rides.  This options often allows you swifter access to the rides but does mean that you are not experiencing the rides with friends or family.  This year, Parent Q Share Passholders are also being directed to this single rider access, rather than previously the fastrack entrance, so this may increase numbers using this option.  The Single Rider queue is clearly marked so simply ensure you enter the correct queue as you arrive and you’ll be ushered onto any available space within a carriage. More information within our Alton Tower Guide To Single Rider Queues.

 

Alton Towers; Scarefest Short Breaks from £100pp

Stay overnight on Resort and take advantage of short break packages including October half term.  Starting from just £100pp, short breaks include 1-night Resort accommodation, breakfast, FREE 9-holes of Extraordinary Golf & FREE parking.  Simply add your theme park tickets as you make your way through the transaction for a chance to relax and stay on-site after a late night at the park exploring the Scarefest experience.

TO BOOK GO TO Alton Towers Scarefest Short Break; Accommodation, Breakfast, Extraordinary Golf & Parking from £100pp.

Alton Towers; Fastrack Packages

A fastrack ticket is a paid method to bypass the queues at Alton Towers & can be particularly beneficial on busy days at the park.  There are a range of Fastrack packages available that can be purchased online in advance alongside theme park tickets for those looking to guarantee bypassing the queues. Alternatively you can pick up Fastrack tickets at the park on the day of your visit but these are subject to availability.

Packages range from Fastrack Bronze, ( 1 fastrack for all of the following 4 rides; Spinball Whizzer, The Curse at Alton Manor, Runaway Mine Train and Hex; The Legend of the Towers) through to Fastrack Platinum, (unlimited fastrack on 15 of the main rides including Nemesis Reborn). More information available at a Fastrack Tickets for Alton Towers.

Alton Towers; Nemesis Reborn

Nemesis reborn has been a big draw to the park this season & often has some of the longest queues at the park.  We’ve put together some tips & tricks to help you avoid the bulk of the queues for this popular ride that helps you get more from your day out at the park.  Follow our Guide To Nemesis Reborn – How To Beat The Queues At The Park! 

 

Nemesis Reborn at Alton Towers

Alton Towers; Fastrack Solos

Fastrack Solos offer you 1 fastrack entry to a selected ride and are only available on the day from the park. A Fastrack Solos can give you a head start on a popular ride that allows you to concentrate on the other main thrill attractions & slot in a fastrack ride during busy times at the park. Be aware that Fastrack Solo tickets at Alton Towers sell out fast so best to make your purchase at the beginning of the day if this is for you.

For a budget quick fix, why not opt for a Fastrack Solo for a couple of the more popular rides such Nemesis Reborn & Smiler with prices starting from £12pp. More information within our Alton Towers Guide To Fastrack Solos.

Alton Towers; Early Ride Time

Previously, this was a great way to access selected rides and attractions before the park opens to the public.  Early Ride Time grants you 60 minutes entry before the park opens to the public that offers you the chance to get some popular rides under your belt. This perk is limited to those staying within Resort accommodation during selected peak times alongside purchasing theme park tickets. Available on the second day of your stay, Early Ride Time at Alton Towers is available during selected times of the year – we’ll let you know if this runs again this year.

More information available at Early Ride Time at Alton Towers.

Alton Towers; The Early Bird

Not many people realise that the car park, monorail & park itself opens significantly earlier than the stipulated ride times.  On our recent visit, the monorail was running an hour before the rides opened for the day which meant we were actually in the park 40 minutes before the rides opened for the day! Don’t wait for the Sky Ride to open if you’re aiming for Nemesis Reborn within Forbidden Valley.  It’s around a 10 minute walk simply by taking the clearly marked path from the edge of Battle Galleons via Gloomy Wood .

PICK UP Alton Towers Tickets from £32pp – save up to £36pp off walk-up prices & guarantee entry.

 

new ride attraction toxicator at alton towers

Toxicator at Alton Towers

Alton Towers; Queue Before The Ride Opens

Join the start of the queue that forms outside your selected main thrill ride. As the gates open at the stipulated ride opening time, you’ll be able to navigate the walk through to the ride to access entry.  This will be undoubtably be the shortest queue time you’ll find during the theme park day as queues tend to build throughout the day.  As with any theme park, the first 60/90 minutes of the day gives you the quietest time at the park.

Alton Towers; Non-Queue Attractions

As the park gets busy, intersperse rides with large non-queue attractions that allows children to run off steam & adults can take a well earned break.  Look out for the Sharkbait Reef SEA LIFE Centre, get active at the Training Camp Adventure Playground or take in a show within CBeebies Land.  Remember there are also other children’s rides away from CBeebies Land within Cloud Cuckoo Land that can be less busy too.

Alton Towers; Parent Q Share Pass

Take advantage of this FREE method to reduce queue times at Alton Towers with a Parent Q Share Pass.  This option allow parents/carers with young children the chance to ride the thrill rides without having to queue twice by making use of priority entrance although there are significant changes to how this works this year,.  More information is available at Alton Towers – Parent Queue Share Pass

Alton Towers After Dark

Look out for Alton Towers After Dark events that offers you extended hours at the park on select dates during the theme park season.  With the theme park open until late, this is an opportunity to enjoy more time at the park to undertake additional rides and all for no additional charge.

TO BOOK GO TO Alton Towers Scarefest Short Break; Accommodation, Breakfast, Extraordinary Golf & Parking from £100pp.

 

Alton Towers; Work Anti-clockwise

Thrill seekers often enjoy rides from the front of the park, starting with Spinball Whizzer, before working clockwise around the park.  Buck the trend & head straight to the Forbidden Valley/Dark Forest before moving towards the front of the park as queues for Nemesis Reborn are likely to build throughout the day.

Alton Towers; Queue Times

Keep an eye out for current queue times and any rides not operating that day either via the Alton Towers App or information boards displayed at the beginning of each ride.  By taking account of accurate queue times for particular rides, you can circumnavigate the park avoiding the the worst of the queues.

It’s The Queue NOT The Ride That Shuts!

Not many people realise that it’s the queue that shuts at the advertised closing time NOT the actual ride.  If you stay to the end this gives you another chance at the main rides with generally shorter queue times.

BOOK ONLINE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF Alton Towers Scarefest Tickets from £34pp – guarantee entry & save up to £34pp off walk-up prices, (additional cost for mazes).

 

Alton Towers Car Parking Machines

Alton Towers; Lesser Known Exit Point

Look out for the lesser known new exit point to be found within Forbidden Valley that leads you directly into the standard car park.  This offers for a swifter exit bypassing the need for the monorail back to the car park.  As an entrance, this access point is only available to hotel guests but in terms of exit, it is available to all and located close the entrance for Galactica.

Alton Towers; Parking

Most theme park guests travelling by car now need to purchase a car parking ticket that is in addition to your theme park entry.  You can either opt for Standard Parking that is more cost effective or Express Parking for a swifter entrance/exit into the park. There are still a few ways to bypass the car parking charges and you can find out more within our Guide to Alton Towers Parking.

Alton Towers; Drop Off/Collection

There is a FREE drop off/collection area close to the main entrance into Alton Towers if you can arrange a lift.  This not only circumnavigates the parking charges but also allows you quicker access into the park too with more information available at Alton Towers; Drop Off/Collection.

Alton Towers; Water Refill Stations

Look out for Water Refill Stations dotted around the park that offer you a FREE option to keep hydrated around the park.  Simply pack a water bottle and refill as required throughout the day an no extra charge.

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Free Water Refills at Alton Towers

Alton Towers; Lockers & Picnics

Alton Towers does allow you to take your own picnic into the park to make some easy savings on food & drink.  You can bring your own food & drink into the theme park with plenty of storage facilities available on-site with more information available at Alton Towers; Picnics & Lockers.

Buy Now/Collect Later Service

If you are making any large purchases, look out for the buy-now-collect-later service that is available from each of the kiosks.  Simply make your purchase, including a 5p carrier bag, & complete a form.  You’ll then be able to pick up your merchandise from Towers Training, close to the main exit, during the last hour of the day.

TO BOOK GO TO Alton Towers Scarefest Tickets from £34pp – save up to £34pp off standard price entry, (additional charges for mazes).

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