themeparkmad Report post Posted June 6, 2009 This topic is for anyone with a Question or Questions regarding Alton Towers. Also, this topic can also be for Alton Towers discussion is general. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themeparkmad Report post Posted June 6, 2009 Does anyone find that if rides and / or attractions are unavailable, that Alton Towers do not end up postng it on there website?e.g. When Nemesis was unavailable; That was not posted on the website as "Nemesis is currently unavailable". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James6 Report post Posted June 6, 2009 I think that's because, unlike Thorpe, breakdowns are relatively uncommon. Although saying that this year hasn't been great, especially compared to other years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake C Report post Posted July 10, 2009 I'm going in augest for the first time, I want to know whats better, staying on site or off sight. on sight is £300 more expensive whats your opinion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gino. Report post Posted July 11, 2009 I would say that the hotels are great espically splash landings, but then I think you have to pay extra for dinner etc (from what I remember from when I went four years ago) but if you want to save money then just book cheap outside the towers......as long as you sleep, its the park thats important. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossafc Report post Posted July 11, 2009 Splash landings hotel! It is great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James6 Report post Posted July 12, 2009 I love the waterpark :huh:Master Blaster is awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossafc Report post Posted July 12, 2009 Yeah, Master Blaster is amazing! One of the best water slides I have been on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James6 Report post Posted July 12, 2009 Definately :huh:It's up there with even many of the ones I've been on in America! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D4n Report post Posted July 13, 2009 Master Blaster is awesome, it's a bit rough though, and sometimes I wonder how on earth it passed a H&S test! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Report post Posted July 13, 2009 Master Blaster is awesome, it's a bit rough though, and sometimes I wonder how on earth it passed a H&S test! I completely agree about the H&S bit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James6 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 I don't remember finding it rough, but very wild. Also when I was there, a couple of times I think people fell off there dinghy and they had to stop the slide for a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossafc Report post Posted July 14, 2009 I dont either.Whenever I went on a single ring I always ended up backwards some how :S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyciodes Report post Posted July 17, 2009 A question to anyone who has been to Alton Towers by train, id like to get a trip up there soonish and I'm looking at the prices on the train planner and its telling me the cheapest available fare is £102.50 and thats a single, which is ********* ridiculous! I dont believe anyone would pay that much! Did anyone else pay that much? Its from Euston to Stoke on Trent. Yeah just wondering how much any1 else paid cause thats a bloody joke! Maybe I should take a different train or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Report post Posted July 18, 2009 You're doing something wrong on National Rails website.I've only ever been shown the price £54.70 for a return on there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phyciodes Report post Posted July 18, 2009 You're doing something wrong on National Rails website.I've only ever been shown the price £54.70 for a return on there.Lol nm I found a much cheaper price for the London Midland. Theres another question I have but il ask you on msn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Report post Posted July 18, 2009 It's only £28 for a return from Kent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimR Report post Posted July 18, 2009 Does anyone know how far it is from Stoke-on-Trent station to Alton Towers, and if there is a bus service there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Report post Posted July 18, 2009 It's about half an hour to 40 minutes on the bus. Last time I checked it was about £6 one way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimR Report post Posted July 18, 2009 It's about half an hour to 40 minutes on the bus. Last time I checked it was about £6 one way.Gosh £6? quite expensive considering my Local bus is about £1.30, I was going to go up on the train, Master Iskander you are looking at the Anytime fares, the cheapest convienient return fare I can find from Reading to Stoke-On-Trent is £35. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Report post Posted July 18, 2009 Gosh £6? quite expensive considering my Local bus is about £1.30, I was going to go up on the train, Master Iskander you are looking at the Anytime fares, the cheapest convienient return fare I can find from Reading to Stoke-On-Trent is £35.Sorry, I meant £6 return. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimR Report post Posted July 18, 2009 Sorry, I meant £6 return.Oh right, so around the same as the Thorpe bus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Report post Posted July 18, 2009 Oh right, so around the same as the Thorpe bus.Yes. I worked out the other day that it would only cost £36 return from my house to Alton Towers (including train and bus) which is pretty good seeing as it costs £24 to get to Thorpe Park. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimR Report post Posted July 18, 2009 Yes. I worked out the other day that it would only cost £36 return from my house to Alton Towers (including train and bus) which is pretty good seeing as it costs £24 to get to Thorpe Park.Not bad, is that including the ticket? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Report post Posted July 18, 2009 Not bad, is that including the ticket?No, unfortunately that's just the travel for both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
