Alton Towers Resort has announced that its much-loved festive events are returning this Autumn, complete with live entertainment, fun and thrills for all the family. And, if you book your tickets in advance, you can get a much better deal than leaving it nearer to the day.
Back for its third year this September, guests will get to kick off the season with the return of family-friendly festival Oktoberfest.
Then, as the night’s draw in, the Resort will undergo an impressive transformation to celebrate 15 years of its popular Scarefest , followed by the ‘biggest and most sensational’ fireworks display in November.
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The festive season will see Alton Towers transformed into a seasonal wonderland, including Santa sleepovers, Christmas markets and the return of Lightopia .
And if you book in advance, you can bag tickets from as little as £15 per person for Lightopia, £38 for Oktoberfest and £42 for Scarefest, saving more than £25 on single day tickets for being prepared.
Here’s everything you need to know about the events, including what’s on, and how to buy tickets and passes.
Oktoberfest
When: September 10 – October 2
Prices: £38 down from £65 when you buy in advance
Back by popular demand, an area of the 500-acre Theme Park will be transformed into a Bavarian-themed venue, complete with Lederhosen-clad hosts and an oompah band for Oktoberfest.
Included in the admission price of a theme park ticket, the entertainment-led festival will take place from 11.30am each day. There will be two stages featuring vocalists, characters and an oompah band, Oomparty.
As well as a jam-packed schedule of live entertainment, there will be additional street theatre including Beer and Bubbles, Alpine Horn Man and the popular Barrell Monks.
There will also be delicious food and drink with a German twist, as well as the chance to enjoy a selection of the park’s world-famous rollercoasters and attractions.
You can purchase your tickets to Oktoberfest on the Alton Towers website.
Scarefest
When: October 7 - 9, October 14-30
Prices: £42 down from £65, with mazes from £32
Alton Towers Resort will celebrate 15 years of its award-winning Scarefest and this year, guests can expect more scares and shocks than ever before.
The event will host even more live entertainment across the Resort for all ages, including a brand-new scare attraction for the bravest of souls, plus guests can experience the rides and attractions in darkness.
The Resort has confirmed the return of three multi-award winning, terrifying mazes, and the family favourite Trick O Treat Town, plus a brand-new scare attraction for thrillseekers, which will be unveiled next month.
The other mazes include:
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The Attic: Terror of the Towers
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Darkest Depths
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Altonville Mine Tours: Uncover The Legend of the Skin Snatchers
Also returning for 2022 is the opportunity to experience the Alton Towers Gardens as it comes to life. ‘Garden Lights Walk: Whispering Souls’ is free for guests to enjoy as part of the event’s family-focused fright line-up of live entertainment including the Freaky Five and CBeebies Land Monster Ball.
You can find out more about Scarefest and book your tickets here.
Fireworks Spectacular
When: November 4 - 6
Prices: from £42 in advance
Alton Towers Resort fireworks display is set to dazzle guests with ‘the most astonishing display across the UK’.
With the famous Towers as the backdrop, this year’s fireworks will see bespoke music, live action, state-of-the-art special effects, pyrotechnic elements and world-class fireworks never seen before in the UK.
Pick up your tickets to the Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular from £42 here.
Christmas
When: selected dates from November 25 – January 2
Prices: from £15
This Christmas families can make magical memories with a Santa’s Sleepover, or enjoy a festive day out with specially selected rides and attractions and visit the Towers Street Christmas Market.
Returning for 2022 is the hugely popular Alton Towers Resort and Lightopia ‘Seasonal Wonderland ’, providing a magical, immersive journey through the seasons.- Tickets for the theme park and Lightopia cost £30 per person, or just £15 if you only want to visit the trail and markets.
If one day just isn’t enough, guests can extend their stay with an overnight stay at the Resort’s iconic themed accommodation. From the UK’s only CBeebies Land Hotel and Caribbean themed Splash Landings Hotel, to enchanting log cabins and the eccentric Alton Towers Hotel.
There are six themed accommodations to choose from, and with a buffet breakfast, live evening entertainment, free parking and a free round of Extraordinary Golf, it’s an ideal escape for friends and families to get into the festive spirit.
Take a look at packages or book day tickets to visit the markets and attractions here.
Chris Carter, Events and Entertainments Director at Alton Towers Resort, said: “This year we are hosting even more non-stop fun and thrills for families and thrill-seekers throughout the season. We are thrilled to be celebrating 15 years of Scarefest, as well as seeing the return of our hugely popular Oktoberfest event and our mind-blowingly awesome fireworks show.
“Our events are bigger and better than ever – we’re bringing a great mix of rollercoasters, live entertainment and fabulous food and drink, plus so much more.
“We remain committed to creating a much-needed form of escapism for families and thrill-seekers across the UK and beyond. We are so excited to welcome guests to the Resort and to share our incredible line-up of seasonal entertainment, which we’re sure our guests will love.”
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