Alton Towers: attractions, opening hours and park info

118102 measurements across 118 days, from 2026-06-16 through 2026-10-12.

When were queues shortest on average?

Among hours with at least five measured days, the hour starting at 20:00 had the lowest average wait: 13 minutes, measured on 8 days.

How do weekends compare with weekdays?

The average was 16 minutes across 85 weekdays and 20 minutes across 33 weekend days.

Hourly averages are weighted by measurement count. Each measured day has equal weight in the weekday/weekend comparison. The attraction mix, season and opening hours can differ. This is a historical comparison, not a forecast or visitor count.

Late time slots only apply on days when both the park and the attraction are open then. Days with short and long operating hours are compared together; check the hours for your visit.

Which attractions are better to visit early?

• Rita: An average of 29 minutes between 08:00 and 12:00, versus 43 minutes between 12:00 and 24:00. Both periods include at least five measured days.
• Runaway Mine Train: An average of 13 minutes between 08:00 and 12:00, versus 26 minutes between 12:00 and 24:00. Both periods include at least five measured days.
• Congo River Rapids: An average of 16 minutes between 08:00 and 12:00, versus 28 minutes between 12:00 and 24:00. Both periods include at least five measured days.

See the most favourable times and time slots for each attraction