IF YOU love theme parks and often feel like you don’t get enough time in the day to see and do everything, then you might want to listen up.
Alton Towers is extending its opening hours from Friday, August 14 to Monday, August 31.
The park will stay open until 7pm each night, which gives guests an extra hour in the park.
Mina Fattahi at Alton Towers Resort said: “More time to experience thrills is always a good thing, but the classic mistake that people make is to head straight for the big rollercoaster they see from the entrance.
“Instead, head to the rides at the back of the park first.
“You’ll beat the crowds, spend less time queueing and fit in more rides throughout the day.”
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This summer Alton Towers also has “one of its biggest summer line-ups yet” with a Minecraft experience from July 18 until August 28.
And currently day tickets to the park cost less due to the Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme.
Tickets cost £34.13 per person, instead of £39 per person when bought online in advance.
Guests under 90cm still visit for free.
Sometimes visiting for a day is just not enough though, even with the additional hour.
If this applies to you, you can also book to stay at Alton Towers Resort for short breaks from £87 per person.
The offer is available for stays between July 20 and September 1 and includes a day’s access to the theme park and free kids entry to the waterpark.
You can choose between either the Alton Towers Hotel, Splash Landings Hotel, CBeebies Land Hotel, the Woodland Lodges at the Enchanted Village, Luxury Treehouses or the Stargazing Pods.
If staying at the Alton Towers Hotel, you can book into a themed room including ones with beds that look like a bathtub, a hot air balloon or even a princess carriage.
Alternatively, if you have toddlers the CBeebies Land Hotel is a great option, with live shows, games and meet and greets with CBeebies characters.