Adjoining the existing Alton Towers Hotel, the all new 76-room hotel will spread over four floors and will have its own dedicated entertainment area, restaurant and reception area.

Climb aboard the Accelerator roller coaster, previously Ben 10: Ultimate Mission. The ride begins with a big drop before you speed around the twisting, turning track at high speeds. Then you do the whole thing again - backwards!

The young and young-at-heart will enjoy this exciting, action-packed roller coaster. All first-time roller coaster riders and young thrillseekers will be thrilled by this smaller but seriously exciting ride.

Accelerator opened in 2011 as Ben 10: Ultimate Mission, under a licensing arrangement with Cartoon Network, and was the first Junior Boomerang roller coaster by Vekoma in the world. (Minimum Height: 1m)

Drayton Manor Theme Park, home of Thomas Land™, will be opening for February Half Term, and to celebrate we are giving you the chance to win a family ticket.

Families looking for a day out this February Half Term need look no further, as Drayton Manor is gearing up to welcome its visitors for a bumper week with selected rides open, including all of Thomas Land™, the 4D Cinema, Jolly Buccaneer, Carousel, Dodgems and Ben 10 - Ultimate Mission.

We are giving you the chance to win a family pass to Paultons Park - Home of Peppa Pig World.

Paultons Park is a popular theme park in the New Forest, Hampshire. A theme park for families with more than 60 wonderful rides and attractions included in the admission price. Paultons Park is of course home to the world’s first and UK exclusive Peppa Pig World.

Find out more about Paultons Park.

Thorpe Park has applied for planning permission to build a 2438sqm building to house a unique indoor fully themed atttraction ready to open for Summer 2016.

The new attraction will be located on the site of the Arena and Chief Ranger’s Carousel, between Nemesis Inferno and X.

It is rumoured that the attraction will be based on a major intellectual property such as the BBC's Doctor Who, whom Merlin Entertainments, the owners of Thorpe Park, have recently worked with on Cbeebies Land at Alton Towers.

Dates TBC

The 10-minute Fireworks Spooktacular display will commence at 6pm, with Halloween-themed fireworks and soundtrack – ending Halloween at Drayton with a bang. Then experience rides after dark in Vikings until 7pm!

Book now: Drayton Manor Tickets

Dates TBC

Discover falling snow, enchanting decorations, a dazzling 35ft symphony tree show, cheeky elves frolicking around the park and over 25 rides and attractions.

Experience the brand-new live show Santa's House Party, then end your day watching the magical firework display by the lake - featuring Father Christmas, Mrs Claus and the elves for a singalong show like no other!

Selected dates 5th October – 3rd November 2024

Families will be able to enjoy spooktacular entertainment as Halloween takes over Chessington World of Adventures for another year.

Howl'o'ween returns to Chessington World of Adventures with Creepy Caves: Elimination, Vile Villagers of Wild Woods, and a selection of live shows!

• Chessington Howl'o'ween Tickets
• Chessington Howl'o'ween Breaks

Selected dates 23rd November – 31st December 2024

Celebrate Christmas at Chessington World of Adventures!

Enjoy festive family fun with your favourite characters, meet Father Christmas, enjoy a selection of rides and meet some amazing animals at Chessington’s Zoo and SEA LIFE centre.

• Father Christmas Sleepovers