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a Theme Park in the town of Alton, in the county of Staffordshire

About Alton Towers Theme Park

Alton Towers is the number one theme park in England. Dating back to the Victorian times, Alton Towers closed during the outbreak of World War 2 in 1939 as it was requisitioned by the army for Officer Cadet Training and was not handed back until 1951. It became a theme park in 1980 and has rides, attractions and fun for all the family including toddlers. Being one of the most popular day out destinations in the UK, some of the more popular rides can sometimes have very large queues and it can pay to pre-book them.

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Hotels near Alton Towers Theme Park

	The Dog & Partridge Country Inn Town End Lane, Swinscoe, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction NE) This splendid 17th century inn is peacefully situated in the hamlet of Swinscoe on the Derbyshire/ Staffordshire border. Situated on the edge of the Peak district, close to Alton Towers, Dovedale, Ash... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
	Peveril Of The Peak Thorpe, Dovedale, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NE) A quiet countryside retreat located in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District. We are just outside the historical town of Ashbourne amid some of the finest scenery that the area has to offer. Set in... More info and book online.. Price from £65.00
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	Quality Hotel & Leisure Club, Ashbourne Derby Rd, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction E) The hotel is set on the outskirts of the ancient spa town of Ashbourne at 'The Gateway to Dovedale', just 10 miles away from Alton Towers Theme Park. The Quality Hotel & Leisure Club Ashbourne is the ... More info and book online.. Price from £54.00
	The Weather Vane Lysander Road, Meir Park, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, England (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction W) Situated in the heart of the potteries and close to Alton Towers, a halfway house for any journey north or south. A lodge with conference facilities, 180 seater restaurant and lounge bar and external ... More info and book online.. Price from £35.00