🎢 Alton Towers Resort
Important considerations include the sheer scale of the resort and walking distances.
Alton Towers is a large resort with major thrill rides, significant walking distances between areas, and a wide range of experiences from CBeebies Land to high-thrill rollercoasters. Planning your movement around the park is essential.
Daisy at a signpost — wayfinding support helps every child know where they're going
Journey Planning
- Plan your route between areas before you go — the resort is very large
- Identify the closest entrance to your priority rides
- Consider arriving early to reduce walking in busy areas
- Plan rest stops between areas
RAP
- Alton Towers participates in Merlin's Ride Access Pass
- Apply through Nimbus Disability before your visit
- Pre-book RAP — do not assume availability on arrival
Mobility
- Check wheelchair and mobility scooter hire availability
- Plan routes that minimise walking where possible
- Check transfer requirements for each ride individually
- The resort covers a large area with significant distances between zones
Walking/Distance Planning
- The resort is large — plan for significant walking between areas
- Build in rest breaks between zones
- Consider fatigue when planning your day
- Identify benches and rest spots on the map
Sensory Planning
- Alton Towers offers a limited number of ear defenders for children and adults, subject to availability/deposit
- Bring your own ear defenders where possible
- Identify quieter areas for breaks
- Be aware that thrill ride areas can be very loud
Ear Defenders
- A limited number of ear defenders may be available — subject to availability and deposit
- Bring your own to guarantee availability
- Check current arrangements before your visit
CBeebies Land Planning
- CBeebies Land is designed for younger children and may be calmer than thrill ride areas
- Plan CBeebies Land earlier in the day when it may be quieter
- Check height requirements for CBeebies Land rides
Thrill Ride Preparation
- Check height, speed, drops and darkness for each thrill ride
- Show your child ride videos before visiting
- Let your child make informed choices — do not surprise them
- Never pressure a distressed child onto a ride
Food
- Check allergen information on the Alton Towers website
- Identify suitable food outlets on the map
- Consider bringing permitted food where necessary
- Check current ingredient/allergen information at the venue
Breaks
- Plan regular break times throughout the day
- Identify quieter areas for rest stops
- Build in more breaks than you think you'll need
Toilets
- Check accessible toilet locations on the map
- Changing Places facilities may be available — check current locations
- Plan toilet stops into your route
Bramble with an I Need board — communication support for every theme park visit
Official Information
Always check the current official accessibility information before travelling. Details can change.
Alton Towers Resort accessibility information🎒 LARRY LINGO — MY THEME PARK DAY
Visual symbols for your theme park day. Tap to hear Larry say it, or print the whole pack to take with you.
🦁 These symbols work with Larry Lingo™, Say It With Larry™ and your Parent Dashboard. Create a custom Theme Park Board in your Parent Dashboard.
📋 VISUAL DAY PLAN
Build a visual timetable for your theme park day. Add, remove and reorder steps. Save and print.
Bramble and Mossy high-fiving — celebrating a successful theme park day
🔄 OOPS! THE PLAN CHANGED.
Theme parks are unpredictable. A ride may close, break down, have a huge queue, or stop because of weather. Use this tool with your child to navigate changes together.
Our Plan Changed
Our plan changed.
🦁 This tool could be extremely useful for children who find unexpected changes difficult. Practice it at home before your visit so it's familiar.
