Alton Towers

Nestled in the rolling hills of Staffordshire, Alton Towers Resort offers a high-adrenaline yet deeply British theme park experience.

For thrill-seekers, rides such as The Smiler deliver a wacky, inversion-filled attack on the senses, while the woody blaze of Wicker Man fuses fire, timber and old-school coaster fun in a way few parks attempt. In the fear-zone corner, Oblivion still lures you over the edge of that sudden drop, proving the classics don’t age out.

But 2025 brings something new: the park’s freshly launched Toxicator, which opened in March and is notably the tallest topspin-type ride in the UK at around 78 ft, on a 16-ft elevated platform - and the only one of its kind where spectators can walk beneath the ride’s path.

Meanwhile, for families and younger guests, the charming world of CBeebies Land remains stocked with gentle favourites like the Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure, Peter Rabbit Hippity Hop and more.

Add in aerial rides such as the returning Skyride offering scenic views over the resort, and you’ve got a full mix of chills, thrills and family-friendly fun.

Whether you’re hunting loops, lumber-coasters or little ones’ smiles, Alton Towers in 2025 feels like a theme park that’s keeping pace while still spinning wildly.