Ride Restrictions at Alton Towers
Some rides at Alton Towers have restrictions. This is for the safety of the park's visitors, as some of the seats and safety harnesses on rides are unable to hold smaller or bigger than average frames and heights. See below for a full listing of rides that have restrictions at Alton Towers. You can also link through to the specific ride page by clicking on the name of the ride.
Please Note: An adult is classed as a person of 18 years or above.
Roller coasters
Minimum height restriction 1.4 metres
Minimum height restriction 1.4 metres
Children under 1.2 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum height restriction 1.2 metres
Minimum height restriction 1.4 metres
Minimum height restriction 1.4 metres
Minimum height restriction 1.1 metres
Children under 0.9 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 0.9 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum height restriction 1.2 metres
Thrill rides
Minimum height restriction 0.9 metres
Children under 1.1 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 1.1 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum height restriction 0.9 metres
Children under 1.4 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 1.4 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum height restriction 0.9 metres
Children under 1.4 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 1.4 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum height restriction 1.4 metres
Family attractions
Minimum height restriction 0.9 metres
Children under 1.1 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 1.1 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum height restriction 0.9 metres
Children under 1.1 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 1.1 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum height restriction 0.9 metres
Children under 1.1 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 1.1 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum height restriction 0.9 metres
Children under 1.1 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 1.1 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum height restriction 1.2 metres
Minimum height restriction 0.9 metres
Children under 1.2 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 1.2 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Children's attractions
Children under 1.1 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 1 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum height restriction 1 metres
Children under 1.0 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 1.0 metres must be accompanied by an adult
Adventures
Minimum height restriction You must be at least 0.9m to ride. If you are under 1.1m you must ride with an adult (18+). metres
