Alton Towers has extended its summer opening hours! From 14 to 31 August 2026, the theme park is now scheduled to remain open until 7pm, giving guests an extra hour to enjoy the rides and attractions during the busy summer holidays.
The windows of the Alton Towers Events Marquee have been blacked out. The last time we spotted something similar, the temporary Daz Games: PANIC attraction was being installed inside the marquee for Scarefest.
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The mysterious boxes outside The Chapel at Alton Towers have finally been revealed! A new limited-time exhibition celebrating more than 200 years of Alton Towers history is now open inside the historic Chapel.
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.
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