Escape to the UK's most exciting classroom!
Description
When you book your school trip to the Alton Towers Resort, you can choose from a selection of educational talks or why not reward your pupils with the ultimate end of term celebration!
Educational trips to the Alton Towers Resort provide pupils with the opportunity to enjoy a number of engaging educational activities including talks and demonstrations, along with lots of fun at our award winning theme park!
For 2014, the Theme Park is open from 22nd March - 9th November. The Theme Park is open from 9am with the rides starting at 10am. Our educational talks are available Monday - Friday every 45 minutes past the hour from 9:45am - 3:45pm.
In 2014, Alton Towers Resort is to launch the world’s first ever CBeebies Land, bringing some of the most-loved children’s characters to Britain’s number one theme park. Opening on 24th May 2014, the Land will be home to a unique range of themed rides, attractions and live entertainment and will be a completely immersive and interactive world for children.
Reviews
Overview
4.6
363 reviews
Excellent
70%
Very Good
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Average
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Poor
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Reward trip (March 2024 - Secondary School)
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Fun day out. (February 2024)
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(November 2023 - Secondary School)
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Pastoral (November 2023 - Secondary School)
Great venue (November 2023 - Secondary School)
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(November 2023 - Secondary School)
Due to weather, most of the park was closed. School tickets aren't covered under rainy day guarantee so some disappointed students that left school at 6:30am. (November 2023 - Primary School)
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(October 2023 - Primary School & Secondary School)
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Excellent rewards trip (October 2023 - Secondary School)
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rewards (October 2023 - Secondary School)
Best for a reward trip. I would recommend going in September rather than the busier time of June/July. (September 2023 - Secondary School)
reward trip for students. (September 2023 - Secondary School)
(September 2023 - Secondary School)
Business (September 2023 - Secondary School)
(September 2023 - Secondary School)
(September 2023 - Primary School & Secondary School)
(September 2023 - Secondary School)
(September 2023 - Primary School)
More rewards based (September 2023 - Secondary School)
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Rewards trip (September 2023 - Secondary School)
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This is less of an academic location; however, it does provide opportunities for students to interact with others and to work on social skills. (September 2023 - Secondary School)
(August 2023 - Secondary School)
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QUEUES FOR RIDES TOO LONG (July 2023 - Secondary School)
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(July 2023 - Secondary School)
End of year reward activity enjoyed by all (July 2023 - Secondary School)
(July 2023 - Secondary School)
(July 2023 - Secondary School)
Well organised venue - all set out great.
Teacher's lounge could be cleaner and bigger (July 2023 - Secondary School)
(July 2023 - Secondary School)
Very large site so important that students are able to keep in contact easily. (July 2023 - Secondary School)
Very large site so important that students are able to keep in contact easily. (July 2023 - Secondary School)
Recommended for end of year and reward trips (July 2023 - Secondary School)
Since educational material is now posted online and there are no longer talks being delivered by Alton Towers itself, there is limited educational benefit. (July 2023 - Secondary School)
(July 2023 - Secondary School)
Went on a saturday. Thought it would be busy but all students had small wait times and got on all of the rides they wanted. Park staff helped with a SEN student who was lost and he used their system well to find us! (July 2023 - Secondary School)
(July 2023)
(July 2023 - Secondary School)
It is a very expensive trip and on average, the students went on four rides. Would Thorpe Park be more cost effective and nearer to Cottenham? (July 2023 - Secondary School)
Reward trip more than academic development. (July 2023 - Secondary School)
(July 2023 - Secondary School)
(July 2023 - Secondary School)
Good trip (July 2023 - Secondary School)
(July 2023 - Primary School)
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(July 2023 - Secondary School)
(July 2023 - Secondary School)
Extremely long queues, delayed journey due to park traffic and multiple rides broken down. Some students were only able to get onto one ride all day. (July 2023 - Secondary School)
(July 2023 - Secondary School)
Good for team building. (July 2023 - Secondary School)
Reward (July 2023 - Primary School)
As a rewards trip (July 2023 - Secondary School)
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(July 2023 - Primary School & Secondary School)
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Reward Trip (June 2023)
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physics linked to forces and rollercoasters (May 2023 - Secondary School)
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(April 2023 - Secondary School)
The PR Event went well and was well organised by the staff at the Theme Park.
All went well and there wasn't any issues. (April 2023 - Primary School)
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(November 2022 - Secondary School)
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Excellent Trip - Pupils Enjoyed (November 2022 - Primary School)
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Rewards trip (October 2022 - Secondary School)
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(September 2022)
We use Alton Towers as our end of year reward day trip, for students who have excellent attendance and behaviour. (September 2022 - Secondary School)
Rewards trips (September 2022 - Secondary School)
(September 2022 - Secondary School)
(September 2022 - Secondary School)
holiday activity (August 2022 - Secondary School)
(August 2022 - Secondary School)
Would be helpful to have a dedicated check-in desk for groups so it's easier to make sure everyone gets through. (July 2022 - Secondary School)
(July 2022 - Secondary School)
(July 2022 - Secondary School)
(July 2022 - Secondary School)
(July 2022 - Secondary School)
(July 2022 - Secondary School)
(July 2022 - Secondary School)
(July 2022 - Primary School)
(July 2022 - Secondary School)
Alton Towers was as it always is but EXTREMELY busy time to go. Queue times were in excess of 90 minutes so pupils did only get 2/3 rides each (July 2022 - Secondary School)
(July 2022 - Secondary School)
(July 2022 - Secondary School)
Celebration Visit (July 2022 - Secondary School)
We should have probably gone on a different day of the week - Mon/Tues/Weds as I think it would have been less busy. Also, triple check minibus arrangements!! (July 2022)
(July 2022 - Secondary School)
Celebration (July 2022)
Great incentive trip however you will need to create your own resources. (July 2022 - Secondary School)
(July 2022 - Primary School)
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Rewards trips (June 2022 - Secondary School)
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(June 2022 - Secondary School)
Multitude of skills required to navigate around the park. Pupils said they have an amazing time using problem solving, communication skills and enjoyed the time with their friends. (June 2022 - Secondary School)
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PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TEST COMMENT (March 2022 - Secondary School)
(March 2022 - Secondary School)
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(December 2021 - Secondary School)
(December 2021)
(December 2021 - Secondary School)
(December 2021 - Secondary School)
(December 2021 - Secondary School)
(November 2021 - Secondary School)
(November 2021 - Secondary School)
(October 2021 - Secondary School)
Alton towers overall went well. There was a few teething issues such as:
Long wait on the bus whilst tickets being printed
Students arriving late back to the meeting point
Once students had departed the bus, there was some confusion on entry into the park around advising of the meeting point and allowing students to go before checking they were in the correct number of groups.
Low level behaviour issues resolved by members of staff.
Sickness on coaches.
4 first aid incidents (October 2021 - Secondary School)
We visited Alton Towers and were really impressed with the layout of all the rides and how much the safety was paramount for all the students. We had no issues at all in terms of transport there and back. Every student we took had a brilliant day from the moment they set off until they were dropped off back home. (October 2021 - Secondary School)
We visited Alton Towers and were really impressed with the layout of all the rides and how much the safety was paramount for all the students. We had no issues at all in terms of transport there and back. Every student we took had a brilliant day from the moment they set off until they were dropped off back home. (October 2021 - Secondary School)
We visited Alton Towers and were really impressed with the layout of all the rides and how much the safety was paramount for all the students. We had no issues at all in terms of transport there and back. Every student we took had a brilliant day from the moment they set off until they were dropped off back home. (October 2021 - Secondary School)
(October 2021 - Secondary School)
(September 2021 - Secondary School)
(September 2021 - Secondary School)
great
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(September 2021 - Primary School)
(September 2021 - Secondary School)
(September 2021 - Secondary School)
(August 2021 - Secondary School)
(August 2021 - Secondary School)
(August 2021 - Secondary School)
(July 2021 - Secondary School)
(July 2021 - Secondary School)
(June 2021 - Secondary School)
Very quiet but student constantly experienced rides being temporarily closed whilst waiting in the queue. In the 6 hours the students only managed 3 rides. (June 2021 - Primary School)
Queues very long for the main attractions, despite Covid reducing visitor numbers (June 2021 - Primary School)
Very busy - only got on 3 proper rides. (June 2021 - Secondary School)
Great (April 2020)
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(January 2020 - Secondary School)
(January 2020 - Secondary School)
(December 2019 - Secondary School)
(December 2019 - Secondary School)
(November 2019 - Secondary School)
The access has improved significantly at Alton Towers over a number of years and the hygiene suites with hoists are now a very welcome addition making our experience much easier and dignified. (November 2019 - Secondary School)
Very good communcaition from Alton Towers about where, what and when. (November 2019 - Secondary School)
(November 2019 - Secondary School)
(November 2019 - Secondary School)
(November 2019)
(November 2019 - Primary School)
Long queues took a bit away from the day (November 2019 - Secondary School)
There was a problem with our booking, but the staff at the gate couldn't have been more helpful :) (October 2019 - Secondary School)
Queues still make this a day of mostly waiting. (October 2019 - Secondary School)
(October 2019 - Primary School)
No problems with picking up tickets on the door or issues in the park (October 2019 - Secondary School)
Reward day - Ms Mace invites good attenders.
Enjoyed by all, the students set a brilliant example. (October 2019 - Secondary School)
(October 2019 - Secondary School)
(October 2019 - Secondary School)
The teachers lounge was closed when we arrived. there are no coffee /tea making facilities, or comfy chairs, in it and I was wary of leaving my bags in there when I needed to go to the loo or collect a hot drink as the door was left open all the time. I was the designated staff member who was to be on duty in case of emergencies. (October 2019 - Secondary School)
(September 2019 - Secondary School)
Very safe and secure place to hold a reward trip. (September 2019 - Secondary School)
(September 2019 - Secondary School)
Excellent venue to deal with, easy to get issues resolved and a pleasure to organise a trip with all round. (September 2019 - Secondary School)
(September 2019 - Secondary School)
(September 2019 - Secondary School)
Wonderful day out. (September 2019 - Secondary School)
(September 2019 - Secondary School)
(September 2019 - Secondary School)
(September 2019 - Secondary School)
(September 2019 - Secondary School)
The Alton Towers trip is always popular and enjoyed by all. The rides are excellent and staff appear friendly and helpful.
There is a hygiene suite for wheelchair users who require full support but only one so you do need to plan the day carefully to account for that. (August 2019 - Primary School & Secondary School)
(August 2019 - Primary School)
(August 2019)
(August 2019 - Secondary School)
The students had a great time in a safe and organised environment (August 2019 - Secondary School)
(August 2019 - Secondary School)
(August 2019 - Secondary School)
(August 2019 - Secondary School)
Excellent facilities and thought gone into school visits. Was not impressed with the stalls where had to throw ball into the hoop and th way they were run. (July 2019 - Secondary School)
really good day out (July 2019 - Secondary School)
(July 2019 - Secondary School)
(July 2019 - Secondary School)
(July 2019 - Secondary School)
(July 2019 - Secondary School)
Booking process was great simple and straight forward, tickets and wristbands were ready to be collected, staff friendly and helpful. (July 2019 - Secondary School)
(July 2019 - Secondary School)
(July 2019 - Secondary School)
Excellent facilities & attractions (July 2019 - Secondary School)
(July 2019 - Secondary School)
Good team that catered to all abilities. (July 2019 - Secondary School)
(July 2019 - Secondary School)
(July 2019 - Primary School)
(July 2019 - Primary School)
(June 2019 - Secondary School)
(June 2019 - Primary School)
Excellent venue - great service (June 2019 - Secondary School)
A fantastic venue which met the standards and requirements of Health and Safety. (June 2019 - Secondary School)
Great day for all - relaxed atmosphere and plenty of fun had. (June 2019 - Primary School)
The trip went very smoothly and all enjoyed, themselves (June 2019 - Secondary School)
Very clean. Very friendly staff. Hardly any wait time for the rides. Excellent day out (June 2019 - Secondary School)
(June 2019 - Secondary School)
(June 2019 - Secondary School)
(June 2019 - Secondary School)
(June 2019 - Primary School)
Shame the rides close at 4pm (June 2019 - Primary School)
(May 2019)
(May 2019 - Secondary School)
Did not attend due to venue closed (May 2019 - Primary School)
A super day out.Good value for money. (April 2019 - Secondary School)
(April 2019 - Secondary School)
EXCELLENT DAY OUT FOR ALL INVOLVED. (April 2019 - Secondary School)
Looked after very well on arrival by the hotel. Everything laid on nothing a problem to them (March 2019 - Secondary School)
The educational talk was really valuable for the students. (March 2019 - Secondary School)
(December 2018 - Secondary School)
(December 2018 - Secondary School)
(December 2018 - Secondary School)
A really helpful event to our students studying the tourism industry. (November 2018 - Secondary School)
The booking in process, getting wrist bands for disabled access to the rides and the whole entrance experience was really smooth and well done by staff.
The disabled access was very good, cable cars slowed whilst we got on with the wheelchair users and those who walked slowly etc.
The hygiene suites were excellent, clean, warm, well equipped etc. (November 2018 - Secondary School)
Accommodated to all our needs in terms of presentation and educational experience for the students. (November 2018 - Secondary School)
Friendly staff and fun workshop with information relevant to the children's curriculum (November 2018 - Primary School)
(November 2018 - Secondary School)
(November 2018 - Secondary School)
(November 2018 - Secondary School)
(November 2018 - Secondary School)
(November 2018 - Secondary School)
An excellent venue for school rewards with some very good pricing out of season. (October 2018 - Secondary School)
(October 2018 - Secondary School)
excellent day out, Alton Towers education helped with all our queries and needs, (October 2018 - Secondary School)
(October 2018 - Secondary School)
(October 2018 - Secondary School)
(October 2018 - Secondary School)
(October 2018 - Secondary School)
Excellent trip. Smooth entry. (October 2018 - Primary School & Secondary School)
(October 2018 - Secondary School)
The boys had a great time and enjoyed the rides. (October 2018 - Secondary School)
(September 2018 - Secondary School)
(September 2018 - Secondary School)
very good (September 2018 - Secondary School)
(September 2018 - Secondary School)
(September 2018 - Secondary School)
(September 2018 - Secondary School)
Very well organised - easy simple and well set out changing room, brilliant for carers supporting the children as carers go free. (September 2018 - Primary School & Secondary School)
(August 2018 - Secondary School)
All tickets for education and group bookings should be emailed prior to the visit so you don't have a queue to collect tickets. Was a 45min wait to collect them with some very grumpy teenagers. (August 2018 - Secondary School)
(August 2018 - Secondary School)
(August 2018 - Secondary School)
Great day out for all the children involved. (August 2018 - Primary School)
A great day out. The students and staff both had a fabulous day. A great celebration of outstanding attendance. (August 2018)
Good day out with plenty for the students to do. (August 2018 - Secondary School)
(July 2018 - Secondary School)
Alton Towers were amazing as staff and a resort for a reward! (July 2018 - Secondary School)
(July 2018 - Secondary School)
(July 2018 - Secondary School)
(July 2018 - Primary School)
(July 2018 - Secondary School)
I would take another member of staff next year as water rides(which children really enjoy)require 1 adult to every 7 children. (July 2018 - Primary School)
Excellent and fun end of year trip for year 12 students.
Great selection of rides. (July 2018 - Secondary School)
(June 2018 - Secondary School)
Great time had by all (June 2018 - Secondary School)
(June 2018 - Secondary School)
(June 2018 - Secondary School)
(June 2018 - Primary School)
(May 2018 - Secondary School)
(May 2018 - Secondary School)
(May 2018 - Secondary School)
Very busy, some of the attractions closed. Very slow to process pre booked school party tickets. (May 2018 - Secondary School)
good - students got on all the major rides without having to queue (April 2018 - Secondary School)
(March 2018 - Primary School & Secondary School)
it was very busy, but for a reward trip and day out the students really enjoyed themselves. (February 2018 - Secondary School)
(February 2018 - Secondary School)
(February 2018 - Primary School)
(February 2018 - Secondary School)
(February 2018 - Secondary School)
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(December 2017 - Secondary School)
(December 2017 - Primary School & Secondary School)
