CHRISTMAS IS COMING!
Theme park getting ready to welcome families with a feast of festive fun...
VISITORS to Alton Towers will be in the holiday spirit as it gets ready to celebrate Christmas with a traditional market and stunning light show.
The resort will be open on selected dates from November 25, for its Christmas festivities.
Entry to the Christmas market is free – although car parking charges apply – and visitors will be able to pick up gifts and tasty treats while enjoying live music from the bandstand.
Guests can also upgrade their visit with a Festive Day Out ticket, which includes familyfriendly rides in Cbeebies Land and the World of David Walliams, as well as Mutiny Bay, Hex and Spinball Whizzer.
The Lightopia illuminated trail is back for 2022 with new installations and interactive experiences. This year’s theme is Christmas Wonder, with giant lanterns, projection light shows and impressive scenes, including the Gate of Wonder, Candy Land, mystic animals, Land of Diamonds and Fire Dragon - as well as a new water show finale.
Families can also extend the fun with a Santa’s Sleepover package, which includes an overnight stay in one of the resort’s themed hotels, a visit to Santa’s grotto, one day entry to the theme park, access to Lightopia and the market.
Events and entertainments director Chris Carter said: “We’ve created the ultimate Christmas destination for families across the UK and beyond.
“We’ve got an exceptional array of experiences, entertainment and festive delights that are guaranteed to fill the air with festive cheer and provide the picture-perfect backdrop for families this Christmas.
“Christmas is all about bringing people together and something we want to capture at the Resort to ensure families have a truly magical experience.”
Christmas events run until January 2. For more information or to book tickets, see the Alton Towers website.