You have to be careful when planning Easter weekend breaks as Easter Bank Holiday can fall anytime between the third week of March and late April. That is because the Sunday following the first full moon of the spring equinox is determined as Easter Sunday and as that date varies each year then so does the Easter holiday period.

Even though Easter is a religious festival, modern tradition also dictates that vast quantities of delicious chocolate eggs and their many different fillings are keenly consumed by adults and children alike. But, rather than, or even in addition to spending a fortune on confectionery, many people choose to get away at Easter and spend quality time with their family having fun.

A perfect place for all the family to experience great times is at Alton Towers. The Theme Park is always open for Easter as are other parts of the resort such as the Splash Landings Hotel, Cariba Creek Waterpark, Extraordinary Golf and the Spa. Indeed, as a healthy and exciting adult alternative to chocolate eggs, how about an indulgent trip to the deeply luxuriant Spa instead?

Or what better way for all the family to work off a few of those chocolate egg calories than by swimming and splashing around in the exclusive Cariba Creek Waterpark at Alton Towers?  It is geared to all ages and the little ones have over 70 different totally safe water features to enjoy. Plus you can enjoy all the excitement that comes with jaw-dropping thrill rides; Alton Towers has it all!

Easter bunnies, Easter Eggs and Alton Towers; what a great combination and a superb Easter gift for your loved ones!