Alton Towers Almanac
Please note that Alton Towers Almanac is no longer maintained or updated, and almost all information will be out of date.
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With an Annual Pass you can visit Alton Towers as much as you like, and if you visit more than 3 times a year it could save you a lot of money.
See below for details on the passes available, and to find out about renewing your annual pass.
All passes are valid for one year after the purchase date, and their Alton Towers-related benefits include:
- No queuing for tickets at the entrance
- Get Early Ride Time on some of the best rides
- Free parking for Alton Towers and Premium Merlin pass holders (not included on the Standard Merlin pass)
- 20% off eating and shopping on park (Merlin outlets only - not available at Eastern Express. Excludes cigarettes)
- Discounts on ride photography
- 20% off Hotel bookings
- 20% off entry to Cariba Creek waterpark
- 20% off entry to Extraordinary Golf
- 10% off the Aqua Relaxation rooms at Alton Towers Spa
Alton Towers Theme Park Annual Pass
If you're planning to visit Alton Towers several times in a year, then the Alton Towers Theme Park Annual Pass represents excellent value for money.
| Individual Pass | £120 |
|---|---|
| Family 3 (Max of 2 individuals 12yrs+) | £288 |
| Family 4 (Max of 2 individuals 12yrs+) | £384 |
| Family 5 (Max of 2 individuals 12yrs+) | £480 |
| Family 6 (Max of 2 individuals 12yrs+) | £576 |
Merlin Annual Pass
With a Merlin Pass you'll get admission to not just Alton Towers, but also Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures, Warwick Castle, The London Eye, Madame Tussauds (London and Blackpool), The Blackpool Tower, Legoland Windsor, Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester, The Dungeons, Sea Life and Sea Life Tower Weymouth.
The disabled pass includes one complimentary Carer Pass.
There are two types of Merlin passes - Standard and Premium.
Standard passes do not include car parking and have restrictions on dates for certain attractions. Premium passes have car parking included and no restricted dates.
| Pass Type | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Pass | £159.00 | £195.00 |
| Family 4 (Max 3 individuals 12yrs+) | £475.20 | £585.60 |
| Family 5 (Max 3 individuals 12yrs+) | £594.00 | £732.00 |
| Disabled Pass | £159.00 | £195.00 |
If you use a Tesco Clubcard, you can buy a Standard Merlin Annual Pass for £50 in Clubcard Vouchers.
To find out more, visit the Tesco Clubcard website.
If you hold a Standard pass, you can upgrade to a Premium pass at any time for £40 per person.
Visit the Merlin Annual Pass website for more information and to buy a pass.
Renewing Your Annual Pass
If you've already got an Alton Towers/Merlin Annual Pass which is due to expire, and you want to renew it, then it'll cost you less money than to buy a new pass.
To renew your pass, just take your old Annual Pass to one of the admission kiosks. The renewal prices are:
Alton Towers Theme Park Annual Pass
- Individual: £100
- Family 4: £352
Standard Merlin Annual Pass
- Individual: £111.30
- Family 4: £333.20
- Disabled: £111.30
Premium Merlin Annual Pass
- Individual: £136.50
- Family 4: £408.80
- Disabled: £136.50
You must renew your pass within one month of your old one expiring, otherwise you'll have to pay full price.