Alton Towers has today unveiled its Autumn events calendar as further details about the upcoming Oktoberfest event and the upcoming Halloween event Scarefest have been revealed.
Events at Alton Towers have been scaled back this year allowing the ones that are going ahead (RIP Mardi Gras, you will not be missed) to be improved and that has certainly been the case with all of the events put on by Alton Towers so far this season but the big hitters are on the way.
Oktoberfest, Scarefest, Fireworks and Christmas are the four key events for Alton Towers during any given calendar year and here’s some of the information that the park has shared with us so far!
Oktoberfest Alton Towers 2024
Visitors will be able to enjoy a fantastical end to 2024, beginning with Bavarian family fun for Oktoberfest from 7th to 29th September.
Kicking off an amazing autumn in Alton will be Oktoberfest, with the Resort’s front lawns being transformed into a carnival of unforgettable Bavarian family fun, alongside the backdrop of more than 40 exhilarating rides and attractions.
From 7th September, a covered front lawns seating area will see guests being able to enjoy a wide range of games and activities including axe throwing, as well as a brand-new Bavarian-inspired food and drink menu and special Oktoberfest entertainment.
I’m a little worried about the array of alcohol and axe-throwing, I can’t see those two things ever going together!
This year’s event has placed a key emphasis on diversifying its traditional German menu, including a Grill Platter with Frikadellen Pork Meatballs, Kartoffeln – Herbed Potatoes with Bacon and Käsespätzle – German Egg Noodles with Cheese, as well as Raclette Cheese and a range of new pretzel flavours.
In addition to this, new beverages will be available including exclusive Fantastic Lager, locally brewed by Rural Brewing Co, Bierplanken – where visitors can enjoy three half pints of German beers – as well as a Radler Cocktail and a brand-new Coca-Cola Freestyle flavour, which has yet to be revealed, especially for Oktoberfest.
The Resort’s VIP offering has been overhauled for the event, too, with guests now able to pre-book special food and beverage packages at a reduced cost, starting from just £16 for a Bratwurst and Pretzel Pair. While, for £20, guests can indulge in either a Bavarian Triple (Bier planken and a bratwurst) or an Oompha Grill (Grill platter and a pint of german beer).
As well as this, a new VIP package is available which includes theme park entry and platinum fastrack, express car parking, VIP Oktoberfest merchandise, an unlimited digital photo pass, a VIP host and more.
Alton Towers Scarefest 2024
There’s a big shake-up with Alton Towers Scarefest this year as the Resort’s ultimate celebration of Halloween, which will feature brand-new scare attractions for 2024. Days and nights of spooks and frights will commence from 11th October to 3rd November.
Not many details have been revealed about the event so far but we are sure to receive at least two brand new scare mazes, a few scare zones and some other surprises in store with a lot more work taking place around the park than what we’d normally see at this time of year for the Scarefest event.
I’m very excited about this year’s line-up, a little worried given the fact that the higher-ups aren’t a huge fan of Halloween but at the same time crossing my fingers they pull out the stops to capitalise on arguably the park’s most popular event.
Emily Alton scare maze, anyone?
Alton Towers Fireworks 2024
Rounding off the Alton Towers Resort autumn events calendar will be its iconic Fireworks spectacular from 8th to 10th November.
Last year’s show was so good we visited all three days of the event, it was special but there was one event that left a sour taste in everyones mouth last year and that was the Alton Towers Christmas event.
Guests can expect a dazzling display with a special Alton Towers twist, with VIP packages available across each of the three nights.
Alton Towers Christmas Event 2024
No further details about the Christmas event have been revealed but the park knew just how bad it was last year as hundreds of families were bitterly disappointed in a poor offering, a badly themed event and the fact that you had to stay at the hotel just to meet Santa which caused absolute uproar.
Hopefully, they can turn around their fortunes in 2024 which a much more improved and magical Christmas event offering.
Larry Roles, Marketing Director for Alton Towers Resort, said:
“We’re so excited for what’s to come in 2024. Our teams have pulled out all the stops to deliver our most unforgettable autumn season on record.
“From exciting new food and beverage options and entertainment at Oktoberfest, to Scarefest, which, for the first time ever, will be 20 days of uninterrupted Halloween fun and frights – we can’t wait for visitors to see what we’ve got planned.
“We know our autumn events are the highlight of the Alton Towers Resort calendar for many visitors, but we’re aiming to go one step further this year with plenty of new content that’ll thrill guests.”
For more information and to book tickets, visit https://www.altontowers.com/explore/events/
