Best time to visit Alton Towers
Crowd analysis from 272 days of historical data
Quietest months
January, December, September
Lower crowds mean shorter wait times
Busiest months
February, March, April
Expect longer queues and larger crowds
Monthly crowd levels
Jan
3%
Low
Feb
91%
High
Mar
55%
Average
Apr
51%
Average
May
39%
Below Avg
Jun
32%
Below Avg
Jul
33%
Below Avg
Aug
41%
Average
Sep
21%
Below Avg
Oct
36%
Below Avg
Nov
31%
Below Avg
Dec
8%
Low
Crowds by day of week
Mon
32%
Tue
31%
Wed
32%
Thu
33%
Fri
37%
Sat
49%
Sun
37%
Tuesday tends to be the quietest day of the week.
Tips for your visit
Visit in quieter months
January and December typically see the lowest crowds at Alton Towers.
Go on a Tuesday
Tuesdays tend to be the least crowded day of the week based on historical data.
Arrive early
The first 1-2 hours after opening typically have the shortest queues regardless of season.
Check before you go
Use the crowd calendar to check predicted levels for your specific date at Alton Towers.
Crowd levels are based on historical data and may not reflect future conditions. Always check the official park website before visiting. Past patterns are used as guidance only.