Alton Towers announces return of popular half term family event
KIDS wanting to live out their dream of becoming a pirate can head to a new themed event launching this half term.
Alton Towers has confirmed that its Pirate Takeover is returning to the park next month.
Running from February 10 to February 25, new events include the ‘Battle Galleons Seadog Starkey’s Sailing School’ and ‘A Treasure Chest of Entertainment & Shows’.
Little ones will board a galleon, set sail over the high seas, and have to battle the pirates eager to capture the same treasure they seek.
Meanwhile, Captain Black’s crew will wander the park, recruiting members to join their mission.
The new event will also see never-before-seen shows and performances.
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On top of the new additions, the ‘Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE’ and ‘Pieces of Eight Treasure Hunt’ will also make a comeback.
Sharkbait Reef is an interactive adventure that will take you across unchartered waters to learn survival skills, while the treasure hunt can be found across the Pirate port of Mutiny Bay.
If that isn’t enough, families will have unlimited access to more than 40 rides and attractions at the park.
Younger kids will also love CBeebies Land, where they can meet their favourite characters like Peter Rabbit and the Teletubbies.
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Day tickets to the theme park and Pirate Takeover event start , while short breaks are available during the half-term.
The short breaks include an overnight stay with breakfast, access to the theme park, waterpark and nine-hole crazy golf.
There are three hotel options on-site, the ‘’, ‘’, or ‘’.
Woodland lodges and luxury treehouses are also available on-site and include the same extras as the hotels.
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Fans visiting this year will also be the first to witness the changes to one of the park’s most iconic rides.
After undergoing the biggest overhaul in its 30-year history, the ride will now be known as Nemesis Reborn.
Alton Towers has confirmed its reopening this spring, but an exact date has yet to be revealed.
The theme park has also revealed it will open a new £12.5million ride.
The ride is due to be an indoor attraction and is currently called ‘Project Horizon’.
For more family holidays, Lapland day trips are now on sale for 2024, with Santa meets, reindeer and snowmobile rides.
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Elsewhere, tickets to all Orlando theme parks are available at kids’ prices, with £10 deposits to Disney World and Universal Studios.
