Alton Towers Resort is offering a three-month Seasonal Pass for £59, which is cheaper than a single £68 day ticket purchased at the gate – and it includes top rides like The Smiler and Oblivion

Thrill-seekers can secure unlimited summer access to Alton Towers Resort for a mere £59 with a three-month Seasonal Pass, a bargain compared to the single £68 day ticket purchased at the entrance. With top attractions like The Smiler and Oblivion included, it’s an excellent value-for-money choice for families and adrenaline junkies planning several trips over the summer months and beyond.

Alton Towers holds the title of the UK’s largest theme park, boasting a plethora of world-class roller coasters and family-friendly activities. From heart-stopping rides to the tranquil water park, gardens and lake, there’s plenty to keep visitors occupied for the entire day.

For those with little ones in tow, the Parent and Toddler Pass is currently discounted from £59 to a mere £29, granting admission on off-peak dates for one adult and a toddler (aged 5 or under). While this pass isn’t valid on weekends or during school holidays, it does include access to CBeebies Land and additional toddlers cost just £5 extra per visit.

For families looking to extend their fun-filled adventures this summer, Merlin offers other multi-visit passes for a variety of attractions across the UK.

The Discover Pass provides off-peak entry to most attractions on over 200 days a year for £99, while the Silver Merlin Pass grants free entry to Alton Towers Theme Park plus extra perks, including access to Scarefest (excluding Scare Mazes), discounted Waterpark entry and savings on meals and merchandise, all for £179 per annum, reports Yorkshire Live.

Among the most coveted passes presently on offer is the Merlin Gold Annual Pass. This ticket provides access to their entire collection of theme parks, encompassing Thorpe Park and Alton Towers, alongside Legoland, the Dungeons, Madame Tussauds and even Cadbury World, plus complimentary parking and reductions on dining and additional perks.

These passes can be purchased directly through the Alton Towers website. However, buyers should be aware that the Seasonal Pass excludes certain periods, notably the August Bank Holiday weekend and Halloween festivities.

Those considering a single theme park getaway might find Wowcher’s Theme Park Breaks more suitable. Their Gulliver’s Valley Resort Stay and Theme Park Entry deal begins at £139, with slots available throughout school breaks for groups of four seeking an entertaining retreat.

Families keen to embrace nature can secure National Trust Family Memberships from £103 annually, whilst English Heritage Passes provide complimentary access to 400 captivating locations where youngsters can experience history firsthand.

Alton Towers has garnered glowing reviews on TripAdvisor, with visitors branding it ‘magical’. One adrenaline enthusiast commented: “Amazing. I have no words. If you want to have a fun day with family or friends or just on your own. Alton Towers is the place. It’s a must!” Another visitor enthused: “What a fantastic day out with the family! ! ! Not been there in years but we have had the most fantastic time at the theme park. Clean and tidy and the kids absolutely had the most wonderful time on all the rides.”

A third simply stated: “A great family day out. Service from the staff is always so friendly. A magical place.”

However, not all feedback was positive. One disgruntled guest remarked: “As expected, when you go to a theme park they are very long queues. What you don’t expect is no seating on a two hour queue. Waiting is not a problem, standing for two hours for one ride with no chance to sit down and rest your legs and back, really is!”.

Nonetheless, the majority of visitors appeared to relish their visit. Another glowing five-star review read: “A great theme park in the north of the UK. I thought the theme for all of the rides was absolutely impeccable. I thoroughly enjoyed doing many different rides, including Congo River Rapids, Battle for the Galleons and Runaway Mine Train. The Wickerman theme was dark and brilliant. Overall thought was great.”