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Alton Towers crowd calendar

October 2026Alton, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Alton Towers is typically busy in October, averaging 67% crowd level. The quietest day is Tue 6 Oct at 39%, and the busiest is Sat 3 Oct at 100%.

Best day left in October

Tuesday 6 Oct

October 2026 is typically busy at Alton Towers, averaging 67% crowd level. The busiest is Saturday 3 Oct at 100%.

39%crowds
Next bestWed 7 Oct 42%Thu 8 Oct 42%Mon 5 Oct 45%

Alton Towers is busy today, at around 77% crowd levels, and moderately busy tomorrow. This weekend is looking busy.

This crowd calendar predicts daily crowd levels for Alton Towers through 2026.What the % means

The number is how full the park is: how long the queues run on its main rides in the middle of the day, on one scale for every park (50% is about a 17-minute queue, 70% half an hour, 90% an hour), or, where the park sells dated tickets, the share of its capacity sold if that is higher. The word beside it (Quietest to Busiest) compares the day with this park's own history, so a small park can be at its busiest on a day that is still short queues. The lower the number, the shorter the queues, so pick a quiet day and ride more.

Daily crowd levels and opening hours for Alton Towers, October 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
117°40%Quieter13 min queues218°66%Typical27 min queues316°100%Busiest43 min queues417°77%*Busier29 min queues10am - 9pm
519°45%*Quieter15 min queues10am - 4pm618°39%*QuieterEst.13 min queues10am - 4pm712°42%*QuieterEst.14 min queues10am - 4pm842%*QuieterEst.14 min queues10am - 4pm958%*TypicalEst.22 min queues10am - 9pm1081%*BusiestEst.43 min queues10am - 9pm1171%*BusierEst.31 min queues10am - 9pm
1252%*QuieterEst.19 min queues10am - 4pm1350%*QuieterEst.18 min queues10am - 4pm1452%*QuieterEst.19 min queues10am - 4pm1549%*QuieterEst.17 min queues10am - 4pm1671%*BusierEst.31 min queues10am - 9pm1791%*BusiestEst.62 min queues10am - 9pm1872%*BusierEst.32 min queues10am - 9pm
1969%*BusierEst.29 min queues10am - 9pm2067%*TypicalEst.28 min queues10am - 9pm2167%*BusierEst.28 min queues10am - 9pm2267%*TypicalEst.28 min queues10am - 9pm2375%*BusierEst.36 min queues10am - 9pm2488%*BusiestEst.56 min queues10am - 9pm2579%*BusiestEst.41 min queues10am - 9pm
2685%*BusiestEst.50 min queues10am - 9pm2782%*BusiestEst.46 min queues10am - 9pm2881%*BusiestEst.43 min queues10am - 9pm2980%*BusiestEst.42 min queues10am - 9pm3072%*BusierEst.33 min queues10am - 9pm3181%*BusiestEst.43 min queues10am - 9pm
  1. Thu117°Hours unavailable40%Quieter13 min queues
  2. Fri218°Hours unavailable66%Typical27 min queues
  3. Sat316°Hours unavailable100%Busiest43 min queues
  4. Sun417°10am - 9pm77%*Busier29 min queues
  5. Mon519°10am - 4pm45%*Quieter15 min queues
  6. Tue618°10am - 4pm39%*Est.Quieter13 min queues
  7. Wed712°10am - 4pm42%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  8. Thu810am - 4pm42%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  9. Fri910am - 9pm58%*Est.Typical22 min queues
  10. Sat1010am - 9pm81%*Est.Busiest43 min queues
  11. Sun1110am - 9pm71%*Est.Busier31 min queues
  12. Mon1210am - 4pm52%*Est.Quieter19 min queues
  13. Tue1310am - 4pmOctober break50%*Est.Quieter18 min queues
  14. Wed1410am - 4pmOctober break52%*Est.Quieter19 min queues
  15. Thu1510am - 4pmOctober break49%*Est.Quieter17 min queues
  16. Fri1610am - 9pmOctober break71%*Est.Busier31 min queues
  17. Sat1710am - 9pmOctober break91%*Est.Busiest62 min queues
  18. Sun1810am - 9pm72%*Est.Busier32 min queues
  19. Mon1910am - 9pm69%*Est.Busier29 min queues
  20. Tue2010am - 9pm67%*Est.Typical28 min queues
  21. Wed2110am - 9pm67%*Est.Busier28 min queues
  22. Thu2210am - 9pm67%*Est.Typical28 min queues
  23. Fri2310am - 9pm75%*Est.Busier36 min queues
  24. Sat2410am - 9pm88%*Est.Busiest56 min queues
  25. Sun2510am - 9pm79%*Est.Busiest41 min queues
  26. Mon2610am - 9pmOctober half-term85%*Est.Busiest50 min queues
  27. Tue2710am - 9pmOctober half-term82%*Est.Busiest46 min queues
  28. Wed2810am - 9pmOctober half-term81%*Est.Busiest43 min queues
  29. Thu2910am - 9pmOctober half-term80%*Est.Busiest42 min queues
  30. Fri3010am - 9pmOctober half-term72%*Est.Busier33 min queues
  31. Sat3110am - 9pm81%*Est.Busiest43 min queues
Quietest Among the quietest days at this parkQuieter Quieter than a normal day hereTypical A normal day for this parkBusier Busier than a normal day hereBusiest Among the busiest days at this park

Queues at Alton Towers average 18 minutes across 60 recorded days, and 32 minutes on the busiest of them. A high score means busy for this park.

Crowd levels are modelled from this park's own recorded queue times, school and public holidays, day of the week and the weather forecast, and may not always be right. Opening hours come from the park and can change. Always check the park's own site before travelling. We score every past forecast against what the queues actually did and publish the result in the crowd forecast accuracy ledger.

Seasonal events at Alton Towers

Event nights are among the busiest of the season. See the crowd calendar before you book.

Dates as published by the park. Always check the park's own site before travelling.

October 2026November 2026December 2026
October half term 2026Christmas holidays 2026Every school holiday

Frequently asked

How busy is Alton Towers today?

Alton Towers is predicted to be busy today, at around 77% crowd levels. Lower percentages mean shorter queues.

How busy will Alton Towers be tomorrow?

Alton Towers is predicted to be moderately busy tomorrow, at around 45% crowd levels.

Is Alton Towers busy this weekend?

This weekend Alton Towers is looking busy, at around 79% crowd levels on average.

When is the quietest day to visit Alton Towers in October 2026?

Tuesday 6th is predicted to be the quietest day to visit Alton Towers in October 2026, at around 39% crowd levels.

When is Alton Towers busiest in October 2026?

Saturday 3rd is predicted to be the busiest day at Alton Towers in October 2026, at around 100% crowd levels.

How busy is Alton Towers in October 2026?

On average, Alton Towers is busy in October 2026 - around 67% crowd levels. Weekdays are usually quieter than weekends.

Is Alton Towers busier on weekends?

Yes - Alton Towers is typically busier at weekends than midweek in October 2026. Visit on a weekday for shorter queues.

What is the best time to visit Alton Towers?

The best time to visit Alton Towers is on its quietest predicted days - Tuesday 6th is the quietest in October 2026 (about 39%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.

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