Set Sail for Adventure: Top Tips for Pirate Takeover at Alton Towers Resort this February Half-Term!

Ahoy, mateys…Long time, no ‘sea’! Alton Towers Resort has transformed into a smuggler’s haven for the return of Pirate Takeover until 25th February. What a fantabulous way to kick-start the 2025 season! We’re here to take you through our top tips and tricks to make the most of your swashbuckling visit this half-term

• Navigate like a true buccaneer!

Don’t miss out on all the fun available this February half-term and download the Alton Towers app! Get real-time updates on show times, check ride availability and utilise our treasure map of the Resort so you can make the most out of your high seas adventure.

• A Treasure Trove of Entertainment Awaits...

There is so much to see and do this February Half-Term with a whole treasure chest of entertainment to discover during your swashbuckling visit. There’s something for every buccaneer in your crew:

·       Battle Galleons Seadog Starkey’s Sailing School: Embark on an exciting adventure across the high seas as our Battle Galleons attraction comes to life in this interactive live experience.

·       Pieces of Eight Treasure Hunt: Join the Pirates of Mutiny Bay as they search for long-lost treasure. Solve peculiar puzzles and interrogate the locals to complete the trail.

·       Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE: Be educated and entertained with tales of sea monsters and adventure as you dive into an awe-inspiring journey within Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE. 

Don’t forget! The UK’s only CBeebies Land will be OPEN throughout February Half-Term, meaning your little ones can learn, play and discover some of their favourite CBeebies friends all from just £15pp*.

• Don’t get marooned without waterproof gear!

The weather out on the waters can be unpredictable, so make sure you’re dressed for the elements! Pack your waterproof jackets or pick up an Alton Towers Resort poncho from Towers Trading if the skies decide to pour. We don’t want any soggy seadogs!

• Make waves with shorter queues 

Make the most of shorter queues during off-season crowds. Enjoy your favourite family rides and attractions, such as Heave Ho! And Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure, with minimal wait times!

• Snap like a swashbuckler – LINK TO ATR INSTAGRAM

Capture your crew mates’ moments and share them on social media using the official Alton Towers Resort hashtag, #altontowers. Connect with fellow pirates and be in with a chance of featuring on our page!

• Extend your voyage with a short break – LINK TO SHORT BREAKS

Drop your anchor for the night in one of our fantabulously themed accommodations! Our February Half-Term package has everything you and your family need for the ultimate escape from just £61pp\8, including:

• 1-day Theme Park Entry
• Overnight stay in a fantastical accommodation
• Live Entertainment
• Delicious buffet breakfast
• 1-day Waterpark Entry
• 9 holes of Extraordinary Golf.

Now you’re ready to face the high seas and make the most of Pirate Takeover this February Half-Term! From dazzling live entertainment to iconic rides and overnight escapes, there’s a treasure trove of fun waiting for you and your family at Alton Towers Resort.

See ya there, mateys!