This December get ready to enjoy a magical festive day out at Alton Towers Resort, with specially selected rides ideal for families, including CBeebies Land and Gangsta Granny: The Ride! Plus get ready to visit our brand-new mega-magical Towers Street Christmas Market and discover over 60 fantabulous and wonderous market stalls! But the festive delights don’t end there: new for 2021 experience Alton Tower Resort’s & Lightopia Seasonal Wonderland a magical, immersive journey through the 4 seasons that will transport you to a whim-tastical land where you can control time.
Plus enjoy a host of seasonal entertainment, meet cheery characters and eat delicious food! Endless fun and delights!
- 27th Nov - 2nd Jan
- Suitable for all the family
Lightopia Seasonal Wonderland
New for 2021 experience Alton Towers Resort’s & Lightopia Seasonal Wonderland a magical, immersive walk-through the 4 seasons that will transport you to a whim-tastical land where you can control time!
This interactive experience will last approximately 45 minutes and it will dazzle you with a mix of spectacular lanterns, immersive light installations, and colour transformations that will light up the seasonal pathway and lead you through this spectacular after dark wonderland where a whole year will go by in just a day! Don’t miss out!
Lightopia Seasonal Wonderland is an immersive and interactive walkthrough suitable for all the family. This experience will last approximately 45 minutes, but no need to rush you can take all the selfies you need! Additional charge applies.
Christmas Market
New for 2021, discover over 60 fantabulous and wonderous market stalls making Alton Towers Resort the best place to shop for all your Christmas shopping!
Soak in the atmosphere of Towers Street in all its festive brilliance as you explore our new Christmas market stalls full of unique crafts and delightful surprises!
There's live music too, guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit.
Our Christmas Market is only available until the 23rd December - visit us before Christmas so you don't miss out
Family rides & attractions
Specially selected rides for all the family will be available at Christmas! So get ready to experience Gangsta Granny: The Ride and help Granny and Ben pull off the greatest jewel heist in history! And don’t miss the other delightful new rides and attractions from The World of David Walliams including The Royal Carousel, Raj’s Shop and Raj’s Bottom Burp! And don’t forget to visit fantabulous family fave CBeebies Land, where families can now explore CBeebies themed rides and attractions and meet some of CBeebies’ most popular characters.
Our family rides & attractions are available on 27th - 28th Nov, 3rd - 5th, 10th - 12th, 17th - 23rd Dec, 27th Dec - 2nd Jan when you purchase a Festive Day Out ticket.
Santa's Sleepover
A Santa’s Sleepover is the most magical, wonderful Christmassy Escape. Jump onto specially selected rides, dive into the Waterpark, tuck into a lusciously festive evening meal, meet Santa – and more!
Per person from only
£16
- Entry into the Christmas Market
- Family rides & attractions
- Upgrade your ticket to add Lightopia - new for 2021
Per person from only
£20
- Pre-book your entry into Lightopia
- Plus when you visit before 23rd December - enjoy the Christmas Market and explore the unique items on offer
Per person from only
£85
- Stay with breakfast & evening meal
- A unique visit to Santa's Grotto
- 1 Day Entry to family rides & attractions plus Christmas Market
- 1 Day Waterpark
Car parking only
£6
per car
- Pre-book your entry into the market
- Explore the unique items on offer and enjoy a bite to eat! There's live music too!
Calling all Annual Passholders!
Pre-book your free car parking ticket for the Alton Towers Christmas Market now - discover over 60 fantabulous and wonderous market stalls making Alton Towers Resort the best place to shop for all your Christmas shopping!
Festive Breaks
Our Festive Breaks are the ideal post-Christmas escape. Dive into our wacky, splashy waterpark, enjoy a selection of awesome family rides and attractions, and get ready to take the most wondrous stroll of your life in the Alton Towers Gardens!
Please note: the full Alton Towers Theme Park is closed during this time, and there will only be access to a selection of rides and attractions. Open rides are subject to availability and will be weather permitting. Resort benefits, extras and activities are subject to change and availability.
