Running a self-catering holiday cottage near Alton Towers gives me some insider gen on the place. So here's a strange and unexpected fact about Alton Towers: it is surprisingly quiet on bank holidays. I have been to Alton Towers on a bank holiday Monday and can vouch for this. While there I chatted with staff and asked if Alton Towers is always this quiet on a bank holiday and all agreed - strange but true. I can only conclude that everyone assumes it will be heaving with long queues so stays home. The upshot is that the nation's favourite theme park is really quite a pleasant place to be on a Bank Holiday Monday (if you like that sort of thing - see picture).
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And for those that don't go for Alton Towers...
a walk in our local bluebell wood. Pets welcome |
Have I convinced you that the bank holiday week is a actually a good time for a family trip to Alton Towers?
Barks Cottage, just a few minutes from the main gates ST10 4DB, in a quiet neighbouring village.
August 2014 Bank Holiday is now booked. How about booking ahead for 2015?
Please call or email for updates last minute availability
01538 703436
barks@btconnect.com