The gardens will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, meaning local communities / guests will be able to enjoy their weekend exercise in the grounds over the next few weeks.

The gardens will be open with limited capacity and restricted opening hours to ensure that they can manage social distancing, to protect employees and guests throughout their visit.

James Walker, Marketing Director for Alton Towers said:

“We are delighted to re-open our Gardens to the public on the next few weekends and offer guests the chance to enjoy them whilst taking their vital daily exercise. The Gardens were greatly enjoyed and appreciated by guests over the summer and we know the grounds are particularly stunning as winter approaches.

We will continue to limit the number of guests each day, and still have a raft of hygiene and safety measures in place to protect our visitors and employees. We recognise how important these tranquil garden and outdoor spaces are for families at this time, not only for physical exercise but their wellbeing, providing a setting where families can enjoy time in the outdoors together.”

Here are some of the things that guests can expect:

• Restricted number of guests. Everyone is being asked to book in advance online
• Continuation of temperature checks upon arrival at the Resort
• Signage and social distancing markers on the Admissions Plaza and around the Resort, with clear walking routes
• Sale of takeaway food and drinks will be limited to ‘grab and go’ items including hot and cold drinks and snacks. Please note that card payments only will be accepted
• All rides and other attractions remain closed in line with Government advice
• Toilet facilities by Admissions and in Mutiny Bay will be open for guests

About the Alton Towers Gardens

Set among the Resort’s 550 acre site, the Alton Towers Gardens offer a beautiful spot for families to enjoy a walk and picnic, and there’s also lots for history fans to enjoy. The Gardens as they are today were largely laid out by Charles Talbot, 15th Earl of Shrewsbury at resident of Alton Towers, over 150 years ago. Work began in 1814 to transform the farmland around the main house into one of the largest formal gardens in Britain, when more than 13,000 trees were planted and many features installed including the Pagoda fountain and the fantastic Conservatory, which has undergone a £1.9m restoration in the past few years. The gardens are lovingly maintained by a team of full time gardeners, who maintain the planting in keeping with Charles Talbot’s original vision.

Information on booking a visit to Alton Towers Gardens

• Guests must book online in advance here.
• Entry is £12 for adults, £5 for children (aged 3-11). Children under 3 are free.
• Merlin Annual Passholders and Alton Towers Season Passholders can access the Gardens for free, but still need to pre-book their visit using the link above.
• The Gardens will open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only from 13th November from 10am to 3pm, with last entry at 1pm.
• There is no charge for parking.
• Takeaway hot and cold drinks, and snacks will be on sale in the Gardens.
• Guests are asked to check the website before they visit to review the hygiene and safety measures that have been introduced and which they can expect to see when they visit.