Pirate Takeover returns at Alton Towers Resort from just £15pp*
- Pirate Takeover returns to Alton Towers Resort with a treasure chest of family fun from 15th – 23rd February 2025
- Guests are invited to explore swashbuckling live entertainment and a selection of family rides & attractions, including the UK’s only CBeebies Land from just £15pp*
- Families can extend their voyage with a fantastical short break at the Resort from £49pp* this February half-term
- The Resort has also announced their biggest short breaks offer for the 2025 season, alongside the return of award-winning event, Alton After Dark.
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure this February half-term as Alton Towers Resort announces the return of its popular Pirate Takeover event! From 15th to 23rd February, the Resort will transform into a pirate’s paradise, bringing all the action, excitement and adventure for families.
There’s no shortage of family fun, with a treasure chest of live entertainment and shows plus select rides and attractions, including Sharkbait Reef by SEALIFE and the UK’s only CBeebies Land, available throughout Pirate Takeover from just £15pp*.
Treasure Hunt.
Experience the Resort’s Battle Galleons like never before as guests are invited aboard Seadog Starkey’s Sailing School for an exciting adventure across the high seas, before heading off on a quest to locate the long-lost treasure of Mutiny Bay in the Pieces of Eight: Treasure Hunt.
Guests can enjoy a swashbuckling transformation across areas of Towers Street, Mutiny Bay, the Alton Towers Hotel, Splash Landings Hotel and the UK’s only CBeebies Land Hotel.
For those seeking to extend their voyage, the Resort’s themed accommodation options offer a fantastical escape. There’s a perfect stay for every family – from the enchanting CBeebies Land Hotel to the Caribbean-inspired Splash Landings Hotel, to the eccentric Alton Towers Hotel or the picturesque Woodland Lodges.
When booking a short break during Pirate Takeover, guests will enjoy 1-day Theme Park entry, pirate-themed hotel entertainment, a buffet breakfast, free parking, 1-day Waterpark entry, and a round of Extraordinary Golf, all from just £49pp*.
Kids Ride Free
This follows the Resort’s recent announcement which is giving families the ultimate short breaks deal for 2025, where Kids Ride Free. Families looking for a thrilliant escape at the UK’s Number One Theme Park can save up to £118** when booking a short break between 1st – 26th January 2025 for stay dates from the 15th March – 17th July 2025. This includes up to 2-days of Theme Park Entry for children under 16, as well as a 2nd day free for adults purchasing a 1-day Theme Park entry ticket. For more information, visit here
The Kids Ride Free deal also includes access to the Resort’s award-winning event, Alton After Dark, returning on select dates from the 15th – 29th March. Guests are invited to experience the twists and turns of their favourite rides under the stars as the park extends its hours late into the night to kick-start the 2025 season.
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