When will the event take place?

Saturday 15th April 2023.

Alton Towers will open at 10am however our tickets allow us entry at 9:30am. Ride queues close at approximately 5/5:30pm (this can change on the day depending how busy they are). We ask people to arrive between 9am and 10am.

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