Is Alton Towers Busy?
Alton Towers' Restaurants Are Very Busy Between 11Am and 1Pm. If You Can Eat Either Side of This Window, Then Do. You'll Find the Queues for Major Rides...
Alton Towers' restaurants are very busy between 11am and 1pm. If you can eat either side of this window, then do. You'll find the queues for major rides slightly shorter while others are tucking into their lunch.
What's the best time to arrive at Alton Towers?
Arrive early for a full day of fun! The gates open at 10am every day that Alton Towers theme park is open. However, the car park and monorail are open from 9am - so you can make sure you're at the gates the moment they open. The first hour of the day is usually the quietest, so aim to arrive before the crowds.
How long are the queues at Alton Towers?
On average, you can expect to wait around 60 minutes per coaster.