Although Toxicator only opened in 2025, one of the ride’s main effects has still not returned for the 2026 season. The water fountains remain switched off and have been covered with a themed tarpaulin.
A collection of mysterious wooden crates has appeared at the exit of Hex, sparking rumours that a new museum-style attraction or display could be coming to Alton Towers.
Good news! The Alton Towers Skyride has reopened and is once again transporting guests around the busy theme park.
For the very first time, Alton Towers Resort is bringing Minecraft to life on park with an exclusive one time event for 2026.
A major change has been made to the Alton Towers Monorail, transforming the way guests first see the theme park.
Congo River Rapids has reopened at Alton Towers for the 2026 season, featuring several new additions throughout the queue line.
Alton Towers will once again be offering longer opening hours during May Half Term 2026 as Twilight at the Towers returns from 22nd to 31st May, with the park staying open until 8pm.
Plans have been published for a proposed walk through attraction building at Alton Towers. Set within X Sector on the former sites of Submission and Enterprise, the structure is described as having industrial themed finishes, which immediately sparks speculation about its purpose.
Scarefest
Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! has officially opened in CBeebies Land at Alton Towers.
For the first weekend of the 2026 season, the Alton Towers Monorail is closed, leaving many guests wondering what’s happening. Observations show the trains sitting idle in the storage yard, and signs have been installed at the stations confirming the closure.
As of March 2026, the Runaway Mine Train at Alton Towers remains closed, with no reopening date currently announced. The train is missing from the track, and some scalding along certain sections is still visible, suggesting that maintenance or refurbishment work is ongoing.