Rip off, far too expensive now.
The reason for the one star is the sheer cost of everything. £12 for parking but it's not as if there is a choice. I'm quite certain the village doesn't want people parking everywhere, not that there would be the space for them to do so anyway.
Whilst one expects prices to be a little higher, at one point I actually started looking for Mr Turpin. I would have written his full name as in the nickname for Richard but Trustpilot would not allow the word. Apparetly his first name is inappropriate language hahhaha. You really do have to laugh!!!!
We wanted something to eat however I am coeliac and couldn't find anything and there was no information as to where I may find something. Luckily I had taken an oat bar so just wanted a coffee. My sister got these and was shocked to have paid £19 for a hot dog, fanta and a coffee.
On the way out we decded to have an icecream and this came to £10.25 for a magnum, cornetto and a bottle of fanta.
We were lucky with the rides and didn't que more than 5 minutes all day. It was in term time but the question could be, is the popularity or more likely affordability of the park waning?
On the plus side, I have to say a massive thank you and well done to the manager of the Rollercoaster restaurant next to the Galactica ride. I had no change for the machine in the toilet and was informed by staff that they couldn't change my note. I asked to speak to the manager who came and simply changed it with no question. I do understand the argument about it possibly being fake but then does that mean they never take cash? Does it mean that they do not trust any of their visitors, not a good scenario!! Had I simply asked to change the note, I would have understood a little more however I had clearly stated I wanted it for the machine in the toilet. Plus at the end of the day it was only a £20 note, more understandble had it been a £50.
Lastly and this has been the case for my last few visits, the Skyride was closed. Not sure if I will be back at Alton Towers again.
May 15, 2025
Unprompted review