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ALTON TOWERS

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Great for all the fmaily, Alton Towers offers some of the best rides in the world including the infamous Smiler, Oblivion and Nemesis! Alongside the park is the amazing CBeebies Land, great for all kids big and small! If rides aren't for you, why not relax and take a stroll through the stunning gardens or take a ride on the gondola with panoramic views.

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Pickups for this trip are available from:

Llandovery, Llandeilo, Ammanford, Pontyates, Pontyberem, Tumble, Kidwelly, Pembrey, Burry Port, Llanelli, Swansea, Cargidan, Newcastle Emlyn, Llandysul, Pencader, Haverfordwest, Narberth, Whitland, St. Clears, Bancyfelin, Carmarthen, Cross Hands, Pont Abraham, Neath, Llandarcy, Port Talbot, Sarn Services, Cardiff West Services, Cardiff Gate Services, Newport, Merthyr Tydfil, Aberdare, Pontypridd & Nantgarw.

DATES & AVAILABILITY

2nd august 2025 for 1 night coracle route.

Prices below include executive coach travel, Half Board accommodation at the Leonardo Derby and 2-day entry to Alton Towers.

This trip follows Coracle Route A . ​

Adult (12+): £189

Child (3-11): £179

Infant (0-2): £40

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11th August 2025 for 1 night

This trip follows South Wales Route B .

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27th August 2025 for 1 night

This trip follows Bath Route B ​.

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Alton Towers Coach Breaks 2024/2025

Alton Towers Santa Sleepover

Offer ends: 23rd December 2022.

Stay Dates: 25th – 27th November, 2nd – 4th, 9th – 11th and 16th December – 23rd December 2022.

Santa's Sleepovers are back at Alton Towers Resort for 2022!

Get ready for the most wonderful time of the year and start the countdown to a very merry Christmas break full of twinkling lights, seasonal entertainment and a selection of the Resort's best loved rides. Soak up the yuletide joy as you interact with elves, sing along with the Carol Singers and discover Lightopia, a sparkling, walkthrough interactive experience.

Check In Day :

●      1-Day Entry to the Theme Park with a selection of family rides and attractions

●      A unique visit to Santa's Grotto

●      Entry into the fantastical Lightopia Seasonal Wonderland light and lantern trail

●      Entry to the Towers Christmas Market

●      A fantastically festive evening meal and seasonal entertainment

●      An overnight stay in one of our fabulously themed hotels

Check Out Day:

●      A delicious buffet breakfast

●      Session in the wacky Caribbean themed waterpark**

●      9 holes of crazy, zany Extraordinary Golf

PLUS, all Resort accommodation includes FREE parking and fun-flled hotel entertainment!

Lead Prices:

2 adults & 2 children / 2 adults & 1 child / 2 adults & an infant

●       £415 / £380 / £345 on Nov 25, 27, Dec 2, 4

●       £475 / £440 / £405 on Dec 9 & 11

●       £500 / £465 / £430 on Dec 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

●       £505 / £470 / £435 & up on Nov 26, Dec 3, 10, 16, 17 & 18

Alton Towers Coach Holidays

Alton Towers Resort Coach Holidays

A visit to Alton Towers Resort is the perfect way to spend a fun-filled break with friends and family! With over 40 rides and attractions for all ages, Alton Towers Resort is the UK’s number 1 theme park. Thrill seekers can experience the adrenaline rush on some of the most exhilarating rollercoasters and little ones can enjoy live shows, thrilling rides and meet their favourite characters from CBeebies.

Alton Towers Spectacular inc. CBeebies Land

It’s thrills and spills all the way at Alton Towers on this two-day extravaganza. Enjoy inclusive admission to this world-class theme park with its wide range of rides and attractions for all ages, along with the sensational CBeebies Land, perfect for the younger members of the family.

Alton Towers Firework Spectacular

Don’t miss this Alton Towers extravaganza with a dazzling firework display to end your Saturday night with a bang! With over 50 rides and attractions, there is something for all the family at this fantastic theme park.

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Alton Towers Spectacular

• Duration: 2 days
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2 Days Away

A fabulous two day break for all of the family, with inclusive admission on both days to Alton Towers Resort – with over 50 rides and attractions for all ages. 

PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.

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• Coach travel with reserved seating
• One night dinner, bed and breakfast at our select hotel
• Admission to Alton Towers Resort – the UK’s number 1 theme park – on both days with inclusive transfers by coach

You'll travel in comfort and style on our modern coach with reserved seating taking in all of the scenery on your journey. We have air-conditioning, an onboard washroom, and toilet facilities on all our coaches. As well as a dedicated driver with many years of experience, ensuring your break is as enjoyable as possible.

Alton Towers

There’s something for everyone at Alton Towers Resort - everything from family fun to adrenalin-pumping experiences as well as the UK's first Rollercoaster restaurant! No wonder it remains one of our most popular family fun theme park breaks. With over 50 rides and attractions for all ages, Alton Towers Resort is the UK’s number 1 theme park. Thrill seekers can experience the adrenaline rush on some of the most exhilarating rollercoasters and little ones can enjoy live shows, thrilling rides and meet their favourite characters from CBeebies. Visits to Alton Towers Resort are the perfect way to spend a fun-filled break with friends and family!

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Looking for an exciting day out suitable for everyone? Alton Towers is the perfect destination for large groups, especially when travelling by coach. So why not round up your friends and family,  book a coach with Coachfinder  and enjoy the ultimate day out of thrill rides and family fun.

Why Should You Visit Alton Towers?

Alton Towers is filled with over 40 amazing rides and attractions for a great family day out, school trip or a day away with your local club. Explore the Congo River Rapids, the thrilling Oblivion or CBeebies Land for young children, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

What to do at Alton Towers

Whether you’re a thrill-seeker searching for world class rollercoasters or you’re visiting with little ones, Alton Towers has something for everyone. Home to famous roller coasters such as The Smiler, Oblivion and Wicker Man, Alton Towers Resort offers an exciting day for friends and family alike.

If rides aren’t your thing then don’t worry, there are plenty of themed events to enjoy throughout the year. Experience the buzz of Mardi Gras or immerse yourself in Scarefest as an alternative to those big rides.

For little visitors,   CBeebies Land offers a wealth of fun   inspiring their imaginations. There’s so much to do and see including ‘Hey Duggee’s Big Adventure Badge’ and ‘JoJo & Gran Gran At Home’.

School Trips to Alton Towers

A visit to a theme park is the highlight of the school calendar right? So why not make it a day to remember by kick starting the day with   school coach hire   to Alton Towers.

For a day jam packed with fun, excitement and education, Alton Towers is an ideal theme park for schools. From talks and workshops to special education events such as Street Dance and National Science Week, the hands-on approach to learning will open your eyes to a world outside of the classroom!

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2025 - Two Day Alton Towers, Home to CBeebies Land

Great for all the fmaily, Alton Towers offers some of the best rides in the world including the infamous Smiler, Oblivion and Nemesis! Alongside the park is the amazing CBeebies Land, great for all kids big and small! If rides aren't for you, why not relax and take a stroll through the stunning gardens or take a ride on the gondola with panoramic views.

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Adult 16+ years: £189

Child 90cm-15 years: £179

Infant Under 90cm: £40

What is Included?

1 Night stay at the Leonardo Hotel Derby

Two day admission to Alton Towers

Executive Coach Travel

£30pp non refundable deposit to be paid upon booking.

Final balance must be paid 50 days before departure.

Please contact us regarding our easy and flexible payment plans.

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You will receive a full information travel pack 7-14 days before your departure

Inside your travel pack you will get confirmed pick up times and point, hotel information, destination information, itinerary and attraction infromation (if applicable)

All pick up times are approximate upon booking and will be confirmed in your travel pack

These will be emailed to you unless stated otherwise.

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- Meet your driver at your chosen pick up point and head towards Alton Towers Theme Park, with a comfort break along the way - On arrival at the Theme Park, your driver will allocate your tickets and you will be able to spend the day at your leisure - In the late afternoon, meet your coach driver for your transfer to your hotel - Check into your hotel and enjoy evening at leisure with meal provided

- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before meeting your coach and driver to head back to Alton Towers Theme Park - Enjoy another day in the Theme Park - In the late afternoon, meet your coach and driver for your return journey back to Wales - On arrival in Wales, you will be dropped off at your chosen drop off point

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4* Leonardo Hotel Derby

In the centre of the trendy Cathedral Quarter, Leonardo Hotel Derby is a short walk from the main city centre attractions. The hotel features a stylish bar, modern restaurant and convenient coffee shop, as well as a mini-gym. Free WiFi is available throughout. The elegant, spacious rooms offer a Dream bed, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels. They also have en suite facilities and free refreshments. Fully accessible rooms are also available. The on-site restaurant serves a selection of light and full meals, and is open daily. The bar onsite offers a more relaxed dining area, along with a wide range of alcoholic & soft drinks. Coffee and snacks can also be purchased in the bar throughout the day.

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How To Get To Alton Towers By Coach

15th November 2022

You don't need a car at the theme park and resort Alton Towers to participate in the excitement. The resort is well-connected by public transportation. Train travel and group coach hire to the resort is an option for young travellers, big groups, and eco-conscious vacationers.

Coaches may not be the first mode of transportation that comes to mind when considering a trip, but they are an excellent and reasonably priced option.

Solid Grounds for Travelling to Alton Towers By Coach

• No more staying up late to navigate challenging websites, no more paying extra for bags, and no more disagreements about which route to take. Instead, travelling by coach enables you to unwind and relish the occasion.
• Even the most excited tourists may experience anxiety when trying to find their way around the areas, nations, and cities they intend to see. Coach travel is a blessing for many of these tourists.
• Coaches are the more environmentally friendly mode of transportation and help to ease traffic. More than 20 vehicles are replaced by a bus transporting 50 passengers, freeing up space in parking lots and minimising environmental harm.
• As soon as you board the coach, you become your own small group that travels together, experiences the same things, and enjoys life on the road. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and possibly develop lasting friendships, as many people do! Many people who travel alone like the company that coach tours offer.

Why Visit Alton Towers?

The ideal approach to enjoy a fun-filled holiday with friends and family is to go to Alton Towers Resort! Alton Towers Resort is the top theme park in the UK, offering more than 40 rides and attractions for visitors of all ages. Children may enjoy live performances, thrilling rides, and encounters with their favourite CBeebies characters, while thrill seekers can get a buzz from some of the most spectacular roller coasters.

Alton Towers Resort offers activities for the whole family, thrilling experiences, and the UK's first rollercoaster restaurant. It's no surprise it continues to be one of our most popular theme park coach trips for families.

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We serve customers nationwide, and when it comes to fun-filled days out with the family or even your friends, we're more than happy to help. Below you'll find popular pick-up locations and the estimated journey duration to Alton Towers.

Birmingham:  1 hour, 20 minutes.

Sheffield:  1 hour, 30 minutes.

Manchester:  1 hour, 40 minutes.

Liverpool:  1 hour, 50 minutes.

Leeds:  2 hours.

London:  3 hours, 10 minutes.

Kent:  3 hours, 30 minutes.

Experience Popular Rides & Attractions at Alton Towers

The world's first 14-loop rollercoaster.

A thrilling rollercoaster ride which is the tallest rollercoaster at Alton Towers.

Congo River Rapids

A fun water adventure suitable for the whole family!

Peter Rabbit Hippity Hop

An exciting ride for all ages - hop high into the sky to find playful Benjamin the bunny.

Cuckoo Cars Driving School

Drive one of the crazy and colour Cuckoo cars to test your driving.

Battle Galleons

Protect the galleons and battle in the Pirate Cove with water blasters. Prepare to drench or be drenched.

Other Forms of Transport

Stoke-on-Trent, Uttoxeter, and Derby are the three train stations that are close to Alton Towers for those wishing to travel by train. For the remainder of the journey to the resort, travellers arriving at Stafford or Uttoxeter train stations must make arrangements with a nearby taxi service.

Best Places To Eat At Alton Towers

Alton Towers boasts a great selection of dining outlets, so you're spoilt for choice. Take a break from the rides and attractions to take in some more fuel before you go again. Here are our top picks.

Eastern Express

Eastern Express serves quick meals which are tasty and delicious. Choose from jacket potatoes and a range of fillings, wraps, kebabs, sandwiches and ice creams if you're in need of a cool-down!

Rollercoaster Restaurant

If you want to take advantage of all of the action, the Rollercoaster Restaurant has got you covered. Set below a vast rollercoaster track, you can enjoy a range of dishes from burgers, pasta, buffalo wings, halloumi fries and more!

Pizza Pasta Buffet

Perfect for Italian lovers, the Pizza Pasta Buffet allows you to indulge in a buffet-style feast of pizza and pasta dishes.

Centaur Travel

With over 45 years of experience in group travel , it's our core focus to take care of all the arrangements of travel - whether you're planning a weekend getaway or you'd like a fun-filled day out with the family. We have a range of coaches suitable for all requirements, from 8-seater minibuses to 63-seater executive coaches. Get in touch with us today to enquire!

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Theme Park season is about to begin!

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Published: 23rd May 2024

Calling all thrillseekers! Theme park season is upon us… are you ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience at the top 4 theme park attractions in the UK?

We’ve put together a list of the most popular parks and the exciting events they have going on this year. Now all you have to do is gather your friends and family, book a coach and enjoy door-to-door travel to your favourite rides and attractions.

Alton Towers

Staffordshire, ST10 4DB

Alton Towers Resort is the ultimate theme park destination,ready and raring to welcome you all for another season. 2024 sees the return of the UK’s most iconic rollercoaster, Nemesis Reborn, Forbidden Valley has also undergone a transformation for the season and Bluey will be joining the CBeebies Land line up as they celebrate 10 years at the theme park.

The resort not only features a Theme park, there's a Water park, Spa, Mini golf and hotel complex, the attractions are endless. So if rides aren’t your thing, the Water park, Spa and mini-golf are sure to keep you entertained.

Some of the park’s most exciting attractions…

• CBeebies Land - Big Fun Show Time, Sensory Garden, Peter Rabbit Hippity Hop and meeting all the CBeebies characters like Postman Pat, Charlie and Lola, Hey Duggee and Bluey.
• Theme Park - Wickerman, Dungeons, Nemesis Reborn, The Smiler, Oblivion
• Water Resort - Master Blaster, Rush ‘n’ Rampage and Flash floods

2024 Alton Tower’s events to look out for…

• 25th May - 2nd June - Celebrate 10 Years of the UK’s only CBeebies Land
• 7th - 29th September - Oktoberfest
• 11th October - 3rd November - Scarefest
• 8th - 10th November - Fireworks
• 22nd November - 31st December - Christmas

For all you daring people out there that love thrill rides - you can save up to 20% off when you buy your tickets alongside coach hire with us!

What are you waiting for? Let’s go!

Chessington World of Adventure

Chessington, KT9 2NE

Looking for a well-rounded day out for you and your group? Chessington World of Adventures Resort is the perfect solution!

With a Theme park, Zoo and SEA LIFE aquarium, there really is fun for all ages.

Some of the park’s most thrilling attractions include; Croc drop, Vampire, Dragon’s Fury, Zufari: Ride into Africa, Rattlesnake, Kobra and many more…

2024 Chessington World of Adventures events to look out for…

• 20th July - 1st September - Summer Festival
• 5th,6th,12th,13th,19th October - 3rd November - Howl‘O’Ween
• 23rd- 24th November, 30th November - 1st December, 7th-8th December, 13th-31st December - Winters Trail

Did you know you can save up to 25% on entry-day tickets alongside coach travel with us? Want to know more? 

Legoland Windsor 

Windsor, SL4 4AY

Known as the UK’s favourite kids theme park, Legoland Windsor resort is the perfect destination for all of the lego-lovers in your life.

Build awesome family memories on attractions such as the light of the Sky Lion, The dragon, Lego NINJAGO THe Ride, Deep Sea Adventure and NEW attraction The Brick!

2024 Legoland Windsor events to look out for…

• 20th July - 2nd September - Ninjas Unite
• 27th September - 3rd November - Brick or Treat
• Selected dates from 23rd November - Legoland at Christmas

Save up to 35% off entry tickets with coach hire with National Express Transport Solutions! Yes, you read that right - check it out for more information!

Thorpe Park 

Chertsey KT16 8PN

With over 30 rides, live events and attractions to choose from inside Thorpe Park Resort, there’s a whole host of thrilling family fun awaiting you and your group.

Some of the park’s most famous rides include; Saw Ride, Tidal Wave, Nemesis Inferno, Colossus, Swarm and of course the UK's faster roller coaster; Stealth.

We can’t forget family favourites such as ANGRY BIRDS LAND with 4D Experience and dodgems.

2024 Thorpe Park events so far…

• 6th - 22nd September - Oktoberfest

Visit our Thorpe Park page to read more about the amazing discount of up to 35% off entry tickets when you book coach hire to the main attraction! Entry tickets plus transport all-in-one - what more could you ask for?!

Don't miss out on the theme park action this Summer!

Heading to the UK’s popular theme parks just got easier!

Ticket discounts are dependent on location, speak to our experts for more information or Simply submit a coach hire enquiry through our website If you would prefer to speak to our experts, call us on 03301 358 469 or email [email protected].

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Our passenger descriptions are designed to help you choose the right ticket for yourself or your fellow travellers.

Adult fares are applicable to all passengers aged 2+. Adults under the age of 16 are not permitted to travel alone on any European service unless accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over or they have a letter of authority from a parent or guardian.

Infants 0-1 Inclusive

Children aged under the age of 2, must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Unaccompanied children will not be carried.

The best hotels near Alton Towers

I f you have a trip planned to the UK’s biggest theme park, turn your day out into a mini break by booking a stay in a hotel nearby. For the ultimate ease, there are a number of options within the Alton Towers estate itself, whether you have pre-schoolers who love all things CBeebies, want to complement a day squealing on rollercoasters with some time in a spa or fancy staying in a treehouse with a hot tub. 

The Staffordshire countryside near the theme park is also lovely, and you could book a stay in a luxury hotel or a farmhouse with walks from its doorstep, or plan another family day out at Peak Wildlife Park six miles away. Covering a diversity of accommodation styles, here’s our pick of the best hotels near Alton Towers, which are all within a half-hour drive or less.

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Every hotel in this curated list has been visited by one of our expert reviewers, who are usually hosted on a complimentary basis. They stay for a minimum of one night, test at least one meal and trial other experiences that the hotel might have to offer. 

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