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Alton Tower - Taken By David Thomas Sept 2001

About Alton

Alton Towers is now a renowned pleasure centre developed in the grounds of the once beautiful 19th-century building designed by Pugin, and which is now a well preserved ruin. Still to be seen in the magnificent grounds, is the conservatory that resembles an Oriental Palace. Of the quieter pleasures offered by the park, are model railways, paddling pools and a boating lake.

The village has many elegant stone buildings, and there is a circular lock-up and the romantic ruins of a 12th-century castle. There are several worthwhile shops that stock locally made porcelain.

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	Exmoor Bed & Breakfast Denstone, Staffordshire, England (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction E) A 15-minute drive from the Peak District National Park and a 10-minute drive from Alton Towers Theme Park, Exmoor Bed & Breakfast is surrounded by organic countryside and has free Wi-Fi.... More info and book online.. Price from £59.00
	The Laurels Guest House Oakamoor, Staffordshire, England (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NW) Less than 5 minutes’ drive from Alton Towers Theme Park, this 4-star guest accommodation offers rooms with woodland or country views. Local pubs and shops are within 5 minutes’ walk of The Laurels... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
	The Beehive Guest House Oakamoor, Staffordshire, England (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction NW) The Beehive Guest House is a family-run hotel which overlooks the River Churnet and is just over a mile from Alton Towers Theme Park. Situated in the quiet village of Oakamoor, it features free privat... More info and book online.. Price from £66.00
	Alton Brook House Combridge, Staffordshire, England (2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction S) Just 2.6 miles from Alton Towers, Alton Brook House is a large period country house which features picturesque countryside views. Situated in 6 acres of private gardens and grounds, it also offers fre... More info and book online.. Price from £65.00
	Abbot's Haye Cheadle, Staffordshire, England (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction W) Set in a Georgian country house in 6 acres of land is Abbot’s Haye guest house. A licensed bar and free Wi-Fi are available at the property. Free parking is possible and Alton Towers, a popular them... More info and book online.. Price from £42.00

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Nearby travel help

Uttoxeter Station	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction S)
Blythe Bridge Station	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction W)
M6 Junction 15	(14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction W)
M6 Junction 14	(14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction SW)
East Midlands Airport	(25.6 miles, 41.2 km, direction SE)
Manchester Airport	(30.6 miles, 49.3 km, direction NW)
Alton to London	(126.2 miles, 203.0 km, direction SE)