Our Educational Talks last for around 40 minutes. There is time for questions at the end and supporting literature may be available after the talk upon request. To book tickets for a talk or educational event please telephone 0871 282 5194.
Geography at the Alton Towers Resort - Key Stage 3&4
Making an impact... Key Stage 3 - What effects does Alton Towers Resort have on the surrounding area? This talk focuses on the social, economic and environmental effects of the Resort. It is relevant to any students studying the impacts of tourism at Key Stage 3 or GCSE.
History of the Towers - Key Stage 3
What secrets about the past do the Towers possess? This is a new "hands on" tour where students will discover the rich and varied history of the house, gardens and grounds.
Science & Citizenship: Snacks, Shelter & Safety - Key Stage 1 & 2
Take your class deep into the big blue and explore a world brought to life with stimulating learning experiences and hands-on demonstrations.
PHSE: Road Safety - Key Stage 1 & 2
What better way than to drive home a lesson about road safety than in the exciting surroundings of Alton Towers Resort.
Business Studies: Alton Towers Resort as a Business - Key Stage 3 & 4
Covering 30 years of Alton Towers Resort and how the brand has evolved. We talk about brand positioning, utilising profits, our organisational structure and our business aims.
Business Studies: Marketing - Key Stage 3 & 4
We discuss the objectives of our marketing department and use past and present campaigns to show the principles of advertising, promotion and market research.
Business Studies: Customer Service - Key Stage 3 & 4
It’s of paramount importance that our visitors are happy. Find out how we motivate our team to give excellent customer service and how we manage customer expectations.
PHSE: Health & Safety - Key Stage 3 & 4
Safety is crucial at Alton Towers Resort. Investigate our Health and Safety Policy, Security operation, our First Aid centre, ride safety and how we look after our visitors.
Human Resources - Key Stage 3 & 4
We recruit, train, manage and motivate hundreds of staff. How do we do it? Find out about the legalities and intricacies involved in Human Resources today.
ICT - Key Stage 3 & 4
An inside view into how ICT works in different departments throughout Alton Towers Resort. From call handling and our admissions system to how we communicate on the park.
Business Studies: Main Departments - Key Stage 3 & 4
Focus on some of the key departments here and their responsibilities; including the Rides, Finance, Welcome, the Hotels, Waterpark and HR.
Design & Technology: Structure and Design key stage 3&4
Delve into the planning, marketing research and commercial issues involved in designing a new ride. An on-site demonstration explains motion, mechanisms, systems and controls.
Design & Technology: Systems and Controls - Key Stage 3 & 4
A close-up of the various elements needed to control a successful ride, with an on-site demonstration. Including PLCS and fail-safe mechanisms, ride sensors and animatronics.
Science: Rollercoasters & Relativity - Key Stage 3 & 4
Discover how the combination of gravity and speed affects you on a rollercoaster. From velocity, acceleration, energy and friction to centrifugal and centripetal forces.
Talk Topic Business Studies and Marketing: TH13TEEN Workshop Key stage 4 & 5
Keeping it top-secret until its launch isn’t an easy task – especially when it’s the first of its kind. In this exciting new talk we’ll discuss the practicalities of launching a new ride and use THI3TEEN as our case study. We’ll explore how the ride was designed and built before looking at its place within Alton Towers Resort and how we devised the whole marketing campaign behind it. An on-site demonstration for your students is, of course, a must!
Talk Topic Travel & Tourism: Alton Towers Resort as a Hospitality Business and Customer Service
Using Alton Towers Resort as a case study for the hospitality industry, we explore the products and services the resort has to offer. We investigate the breadth of Hospitality at the Resort, and the importance of delivering customer service.
Talk Topic Travel & Tourism: Alton Towers Resort as a Hospitality Business and Employment
Using Alton Towers Resort as a case study for the hospitality industry, we explore the products and servicesthe resort has to offer. We investigate employment, the variety of roles and structure, giving a unique insight into "a day in the life" of a staff member.
Primary Schools
OFF-PEAK £6.75pp, PEAK £15.00pp
1 free teacher place with every 5 paying pupils, additional teachers £25.00.
Secondary Schools
OFF-PEAK £12.00pp, PEAK £15.00pp
1 free teacher place with every 10 paying pupils, additional teachers £25.00
Admission to the theme park is available all season, however educational talks are available Monday – Friday only and exclude school holidays
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Please check availability at time of booking for school talks in 2011. Prices apply to UK schools booking in advance and directly through our Contact Centre. Prices and dates are subject to change.