Boost for huge UK theme park as holiday caravan site perfect for thrill-seeking families opens up yards away
A HUGE UK theme park is set for a boost as a holiday caravan site opens up nearby.
Thrill-seeking families can now opt to stay close to one of the nation’s favourite amusement lots for an even cheaper price with the camp set to open just yards away.
Alton Towers lovers can choose to spend the night at the static home site instead of splashing the cash on one of the resort’s hotels.
Plans for the caravan park near Stoke-on-Trent-based Alton Towers have been approved.
Now 44 static caravans will appear at The Cross Inn Caravan Park, in Cauldon Lowe.
Planning docs reveal the site was used as a caravan base up until 2020 and can now be transformed into one again.
The new holiday plot will only be around a 10 minute drive from the theme park.
Alton Towers caters to millions of visitors ever year during their March to November season.
Standard ticket holders can pay as little as £35 for a day pass, if booked online, although this can be as much as £68 if buying on the gate.
But previously, kids under the age of three could visit the theme park for free.
This has changed for this season, with new signage at the turnstiles.
The new rules allow anyone underneath 90cm to enter for free instead.
If you’re planning on visiting Alton Towers this year, then there are lots of new rides you can expect to see.
This includes Nemesis Reborn, which has been overhauled after 30 years.
Having first opened in 1994, it hopes to be operational in time for the park’s opening next month.
Another new project dubbed Project Ocean is to soon open at the park too, although an official date is yet to be announced.
The ride will be replacing the Funk ‘n’ Fly ride in the Forbidden Valley area.
New attractions will launch at CBeebies Land to celebrate it’s 10th anniversary, along with new VIP packages that have tickets, fast-tracks and merchandise.
Events returning this year include Oktoberfest and Scarefest as well as firework shows and Christmas events.
What won’t be returning this year is the Alton Towers spa at the park hotel, which has closed after 21 years.
How much are tickets for Alton Towers?
Advance Alton Towers tickets can start at:
- 1 Day Pass – £35
- 2 Day Pass – £48
Short break at the onsite hotel – £90 per family
- Waterpark pass – £18
- Golf 18 Holes – £6
On the day tickets start at:
- 1 Day Pass – £68
- 2 Day Pass – £80
- Waterpark pass – £25