Check here for all the news and stories over the last few years to do with the park.

Half Term Break at Alton Towers Resort
Half term is on the horizon and Play and Stay® have a great offer to make sure your kids are entertained without breaking the bank.

UK Theme Parks 2008 Closing Dates
With less than a month to go until the wacky world of theme parks comes to end, there's still plenty to see and do with Play and Stay.

Grand Pier to House New Rides?
Since burning down in July '08, Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier has had big plans to re-open with all new attractions. Play and Stay investigate.

Park Given All Clear After Fire
Alton Towers is back to business as usual after a fire in the Skyride Station on the 28th October.

'The Corkscrew' Closing
Alton Towers Resort is saying good-bye to an old friend, Europe's first double loop rollercoaster, 'the Corkscrew', is to be disassembled.

Theme Parks at Halloween
This year the UK's theme parks are putting on some of the best Halloween events ever seen.

Cariba Creek Early Closure
Cariba Creek, Alton Towers Resort's waterpark, will be closing at 3:30pm on Thursday 2nd October.

Alton Towers to Ban Smartphones
Alton Towers is running a pilot scheme aimed to bring the family closer together: banning parents from using smartphones and PDAs in the park.

Pirate World Record at Alton Towers
Alton Towers will be attempting to break the world record for largest gathering of Pirates on March 15th 2008.

Final Adrenalin Week (5th - 11th November)
It's the last chance to get those hearts thumping on Alton Towers' exhilarating collection of roller coasters and thrill rides, with the up and coming final Adrenalin Week, running from the 5th - 11th November.

Splash Battle in 2008
Alton Towers have confirmed their first new ride for the 2008 season. The new ride has been named Battle Galleons, and is set to replace the pay per play Splash Kart Challenge.

Alton towers open as usual
Monday 29th October 2007 - Yesterday evening at 7.35pm, a fire in one of the Skyride stations was reported by a member of staff. The ride had been closed for some time - there were no guests in the area.

Alton towers open as usual
Monday 29th October 2007 - Yesterday evening at 7.35pm, a fire in one of the Skyride stations was reported by a member of staff. The ride had been closed for some time - there were no guests in the area.

Final Adrenalin Week (5th - 11th November)
It's the last chance to get those hearts thumping on Alton Towers' exhilarating collection of roller coasters and thrill rides, with the up and coming final Adrenalin Week, running from the 5th - 11th November.

Alton Towers Thrill Laboratory
Later on in September Alton Towers will be hosting a 'thrill laboratory' on one of its top rides - Oblivion.

Second day for only 5 pound
Buy a one day ticket and book a second consecutive day for only £5.00 per person!

Ride Rumours for 2008
Alton Towers have announced that they hope to open a new family orientated wooden roller coaster for the 2008 season.

This Summer - ATTV!
An all new TV show comes to Alton Towers for this season - it's where kids can experience the mayhem of Saturday morning television everyday!

Scarefest
This Halloween Alton Towers will be celebrating Scarefest - there'll be plenty of spooktastic events running from 13th October up to 4th November.

Alton Towers to Ban Smartphones
Alton Towers is running a pilot scheme aimed at bringing the family closer together: banning parents from using smartphones and PDAs in the park.