{"id":12579,"date":"2024-03-13T10:56:08","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T10:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=12579"},"modified":"2024-07-31T09:45:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T08:45:30","slug":"alton-towers-parking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/alton-towers-parking","title":{"rendered":"Start Your Adventure on the Right Foot: With The Alton Towers Parking Guide!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Roll-up families, adrenaline lovers and roller coaster enthusiasts! Theme park season is back in session! Is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/alton-towers-9824a4a9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alton Towers Resort<\/a> first on your list? Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about <strong>Alton Towers parking<\/strong>, tips and tricks!<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re heading to the theme park or water park! We&#8217;ve got all the info you need on parking at one of the UK&#8217;s biggest theme parks![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"dowtk-blog-image\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/oblivion-alton-towers-1260x708.jpg\" alt=\"oblivion racing down at alton towers\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Alton Towers Parking<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Here&#8217;s our guide to parking &#8211; whether it&#8217;s where to find a parking space, whether you can purchase express parking or whether there&#8217;s disabled parking! You can&#8217;t have a fantastic theme park without ample car parking!<\/p>\n<p><em>Psst&#8230;<\/em> you can also find out all about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/alton-towers-9824a4a9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alton Towers opening times<\/a> and grab your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/alton-towers-9824a4a9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alton Towers tickets<\/a> from our website![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Standard Parking<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\t<div id=\"thb-image-6ab556122c1c8\" class=\"caption-style1  alignleft full  thb_image_link wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-image-inner size_100\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"thb_image   attachment-full thb-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"wicker man alton towers\" title=\"Alton,,United,Kingdom,-,June,17th,2022:,Wicker,Man,Rollercoaster\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803131.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803131.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803131-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803131-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803131-370x246.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803131-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803131-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803131-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803131-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803131-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803131-72x48.jpg 72w\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]For those who aren&#8217;t purchasing express parking, a parking ticket is \u00a310.00 for theme park guests.<\/p>\n<p>Those who are Gold, Platinum and Premium Merlin Passholders can access free Standard car parking! Which is super helpful for those wanting to save a little. You don&#8217;t need to pre-book either, just scan your Gold, Platinum and Premium Merlin annual pass at the exit barriers.<\/p>\n<p>When driving into the standard car park, make sure to look out for the team members who will direct you to either the grass or tarmac car parks.<\/p>\n<p><em>Please note: the Standard Parking is around a 15-25 minute walk from the Alton Towers Theme Park entrance!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Also, you&#8217;ll need to have a valid parking ticket to leave the theme park as there are barriers at the exits.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Express Parking<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\t<div id=\"thb-image-6ab556122c6e2\" class=\"caption-style1  alignleft full  thb_image_link wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-image-inner size_100\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"703\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"thb_image   attachment-full thb-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"entrance to rita roller coaster\" title=\"Alton,,United,Kingdom,-,June,17th,2022:,Rita,Rollercoaster,At\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803061.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803061.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803061-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803061-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803061-370x260.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803061-800x562.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803061-185x130.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803061-740x520.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803061-20x14.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803061-400x281.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2171803061-68x48.jpg 68w\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Those who have pre-booked express booking, your parking charge will be \u00a320.00 &#8211; tickets must be booked in advance online.<\/p>\n<p>Again, if you are Gold, Platinum and Premium Merlin annual pass holders, you can purchase an official on-site car park ticket for \u00a310.00. This must be booked in advance online!<\/p>\n<p>For CBeebies Land Hotel guests, your express parking tickets are free, but you&#8217;ll need to be able to show your hotel confirmation.<\/p>\n<p>The Express Parking car park is around 1-3 minute walk away from the park gates. So, you won&#8217;t have to walk too much from this convenient parking space![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Blue Badge Parking<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\t<div id=\"thb-image-6ab556122cb69\" class=\"caption-style1  alignleft full  thb_image_link wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-image-inner size_100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]For theme park guests who have a Blue Badge, their car parking changes will be at \u00a310.00.<\/p>\n<p>Although, if you have a Gold, Platinum or Premium Merlin Pass you won&#8217;t be charged for parking. But a Blue Badge will need to be presented in order to park at no charge. It must be valid and with the badge holder in the car, as well as only one car being permitted to park on the Blue Badge parking space.<\/p>\n<p>However, parking spots will be subject to first come first served. As there are limited spaces.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Coach Parking<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\t<div id=\"thb-image-6ab556122e7e5\" class=\"caption-style1  alignleft full  thb_image_link wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-image-inner size_100\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"thb_image   attachment-full thb-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"coaches in a parking lot\" title=\"Tourist,Buses,On,Parking\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coach-parking.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coach-parking.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coach-parking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coach-parking-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coach-parking-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coach-parking-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coach-parking-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coach-parking-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coach-parking-740x494.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coach-parking-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/coach-parking-72x48.jpg 72w\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]For those travelling in coaches, eg school trips, you&#8217;ll find the coach parking off the main resort access road. It&#8217;s directly adjacent to the entrance plaza![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]\n            <div class=\"dowtk-faq dowtk-faq--boxed-qa\">\n                <h3 class=\"dowtk-faq__question\">How do I get to Alton Towers Theme Park from the car park?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"dowtk-faq__answer\">You&#8217;ll find clear signs directing you to the theme park in all car parks. So, it won&#8217;t be hard at all to make your way there!<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"dowtk-faq dowtk-faq--boxed-qa\">\n                <h3 class=\"dowtk-faq__question\">How do I buy my car park ticket?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"dowtk-faq__answer\">For standard parking, you&#8217;ll need to buy your tickets from the Ticket Sales kiosk, Collections, Self Service ticket machines or the Resort Box Office.<\/p>\n<p>For Express Parking, you must pre-order online in advance as there are limited spaces.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"dowtk-faq dowtk-faq--boxed-qa\">\n                <h3 class=\"dowtk-faq__question\">My child is going on a school trip, where will the parking be?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"dowtk-faq__answer\">For children visiting the theme park with their school, generally, they&#8217;ll be travelling in either a coach or mini bus. In that case, there are separate parking spaces for them near the entrance plaza.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"dowtk-faq dowtk-faq--boxed-qa\">\n                <h3 class=\"dowtk-faq__question\">What rides do we start first?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"dowtk-faq__answer\">Need some guidance on where to sprint to first at the theme park? Here&#8217;s our guide on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/alton-towers-map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alton Towers map<\/a>! So, you can pick out which area excites you more and head their first.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"dowtk-faq dowtk-faq--boxed-qa\">\n                <h3 class=\"dowtk-faq__question\">What is there to eat at Alton Towers?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"dowtk-faq__answer\">Need to know whether to pack your own food or dine at an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/alton-towers-restaurants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alton Towers restaurant<\/a>? We&#8217;ve got all the info you need on what&#8217;s there to eat!<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"dowtk-faq dowtk-faq--boxed-qa\">\n                <h3 class=\"dowtk-faq__question\">Where can I buy Alton Towers tickets?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"dowtk-faq__answer\">Head to our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/alton-towers-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alton Towers tickets<\/a> to snap up your theme park tickets easy-peasy!<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n            <div class=\"dowtk-blog-image\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/oblivion_close-1.jpg\" alt=\"oblivion before it drops down\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We hope we&#8217;ve answered your questions regarding <strong>Alton Towers parking<\/strong>! Making your trip simple, easy and straightforward.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you&#8217;re thinking of staying overnight near the theme park, here&#8217;s a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/travel\/hotels-near-alton-towers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hotels near Alton Towers<\/a>! Maybe you want to do your research before coming to one of the biggest theme parks in the UK! Well, here are some of the best rides at Alton Towers! From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/the-wicker-man-alton-towers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wicker Man<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/gangsta-granny-the-ride-alton-towers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gangsta Granny<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/oblivion-alton-towers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oblivion<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/the-smiler-alton-towers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Smiler<\/a>!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to visit Alton Towers but aren&#8217;t sure about the parking situation? 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