Can I take my own food and drink into Alton Towers?
Yes, you can bring your own food and drinks into the Alton Towers theme park, with many visitors choosing to bring packed lunches and picnics to enjoy at various spots, including the CBeebies Land area. Glass containers and sharp, dangerous items (like knives) are prohibited. Free water refill stations are available throughout the park.
Glass bottles or other articles which may cause injury and/or be deemed offensive or dangerous. Sharp objects or anything which may be considered a security risk including knives, penknives, scissors, corkscrews, metal nail files, toy or replica guns. Intoxicating liquor. Illegal substances and/or legal highs.
You are welcome to refill a water bottle at any of our water fountains located around the Resort. Please use our Fantastical Fountain Finder below to find your nearest water fountain.
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Can you take packed lunches to Alton Towers?
Yes, we have benches at various locations around the Theme Park that are suitable for picnics. For those with young children, our Big Fun Show Time area in CBeebies Land is the perfect place to sit down and have a picnic.
Yes, we do offer a refillable drinks vessel! Each vessel has a chip at it's base, so our refill machines will automatically detect your cup and allow you to choose one of many flavour combinations. The chip will be activated the first time you pop it in one of our Freestyle machines.
- A three-prong secure closure fanny pack can be worn on the majority of rides This must be able to be worn at the waist. Some rides may allow cross-body style bags but ultimately it cannot interfear with any ride restraits or safety system.
Who was the girl who lost a leg in Alton Towers accident?
Vicky Balch was 19 years old when an accident at Alton Towers theme park resulted in her having to have a through knee leg amputation. At the time of the accident, Vicky was a young girl enjoying life.
The Disney 3-2-1 rule is a popular park planning strategy to reduce stress by focusing on 3 must-do rides, 2 entertainment experiences (shows, parades, characters), and 1 priority dining/snack, making everything else a bonus, not pressure. It helps manage expectations in overwhelming parks, ensuring key goals are met for a more magical, burnout-free day.
Severe weather conditions can sometimes result in ride closures, for health and safety reasons. High winds/rain/storms and snow are rare but can all bring their own challenges to ride operation, as all rides have specific and unique operating requirements detailed by the manufacturer which must be adhered to.
Just activate your cup on the morning of your visit (with your refill vouchers) and re-fill your cup throughout the day at selected spots around the attraction! Please note: Privilege packs are sent out when new Passes are purchased.
Free refills occur when a drink's receptacle, usually that of a soft drink, tea or coffee, is allowed to be filled again by its purchaser, free of charge, after they have consumed the drink.
Prices for Alton Towers Stargazing Pods start at £88 per night for off-peak periods, and £123 during peak season, and is set to be the cheapest of the Resort's accommodation offerings.
The best foods to take to a water park include protein bars, nuts and seeds (or trail mix), jerky, peanut butter and celery sticks, and Greek yogurt parfaits. All are high in protein, which in turn will keep you more satiated throughout the day.
Yes, should you wish to leave the Theme Park and re-enter the same day, please speak with a team member before leaving to get a hand stamp. To re-enter, simply show your valid ticket and hand stamp!
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