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Alton Towers crowd calendar

September 2026Alton, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Alton Towers is typically moderately busy in September, averaging 55% crowd level. The quietest day is Thu 10 Sep at 36%, and the busiest is Tue 1 Sep at 91%.

Best day left in September

Wednesday 16 Sept

September 2026 is typically moderately busy at Alton Towers, averaging 55% crowd level. The busiest is Tuesday 1 Sept at 91%.

36%crowds
Next bestWed 30 Sept 37%Thu 17 Sept 38%Tue 29 Sept 38%

Alton Towers is moderately busy today, at around 47% crowd levels, and quiet 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, September 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
119°91%Busiest45 min queues218°67%Busier28 min queues322°65%Typical27 min queues417°58%Typical22 min queues519°71%Busier31 min queues622°56%Typical21 min queues
719°57%Typical21 min queues815°53%Typical19 min queues916°50%Quieter18 min queues1017°36%Quieter12 min queues1118°58%Typical22 min queues1219°68%Busier29 min queues1321°72%Busier33 min queues
1421°47%*Quieter16 min queues10am - 5pm1518°39%*QuieterEst.13 min queues10am - 4pm1615°36%*QuieterEst.11 min queues10am - 4pm1715°38%*QuieterEst.12 min queues10am - 4pm1851%*QuieterEst.18 min queues10am - 4pm1971%*BusierEst.31 min queues10am - 6pm2069%*BusierEst.29 min queues10am - 5pm
2149%*QuieterEst.17 min queues10am - 5pm2241%*QuieterEst.14 min queues10am - 4pm2342%*QuieterEst.14 min queues10am - 4pm2443%*QuieterEst.14 min queues10am - 4pm2553%*TypicalEst.19 min queues10am - 4pm2680%*BusiestEst.42 min queues10am - 9pm2774%*BusierEst.36 min queues10am - 9pm
2845%*QuieterEst.15 min queues10am - 4pm2938%*QuieterEst.12 min queues10am - 4pm3037%*QuieterEst.12 min queues10am - 4pm
  1. Tue119°Hours unavailable91%Busiest45 min queues
  2. Wed218°Hours unavailable67%Busier28 min queues
  3. Thu322°Hours unavailable65%Typical27 min queues
  4. Fri417°Hours unavailable58%Typical22 min queues
  5. Sat519°Hours unavailable71%Busier31 min queues
  6. Sun622°Hours unavailable56%Typical21 min queues
  7. Mon719°Hours unavailable57%Typical21 min queues
  8. Tue815°Hours unavailable53%Typical19 min queues
  9. Wed916°Hours unavailable50%Quieter18 min queues
  10. Thu1017°Hours unavailable36%Quieter12 min queues
  11. Fri1118°Hours unavailable58%Typical22 min queues
  12. Sat1219°Hours unavailable68%Busier29 min queues
  13. Sun1321°Hours unavailable72%Busier33 min queues
  14. Mon1421°10am - 5pm47%*Quieter16 min queues
  15. Tue1518°10am - 4pm39%*Est.Quieter13 min queues
  16. Wed1615°10am - 4pm36%*Est.Quieter11 min queues
  17. Thu1715°10am - 4pm38%*Est.Quieter12 min queues
  18. Fri1810am - 4pm51%*Est.Quieter18 min queues
  19. Sat1910am - 6pm71%*Est.Busier31 min queues
  20. Sun2010am - 5pm69%*Est.Busier29 min queues
  21. Mon2110am - 5pm49%*Est.Quieter17 min queues
  22. Tue2210am - 4pm41%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  23. Wed2310am - 4pm42%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  24. Thu2410am - 4pm43%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  25. Fri2510am - 4pm53%*Est.Typical19 min queues
  26. Sat2610am - 9pm80%*Est.Busiest42 min queues
  27. Sun2710am - 9pm74%*Est.Busier36 min queues
  28. Mon2810am - 4pm45%*Est.Quieter15 min queues
  29. Tue2910am - 4pm38%*Est.Quieter12 min queues
  30. Wed3010am - 4pm37%*Est.Quieter12 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 20 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

  • Scarefest runs 26 Sep to 1 Nov 2026, on 25 selected dates.
  • Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular runs 6 Nov to 8 Nov 2026.
  • Christmas at Alton Towers (partial theme park opening) runs 27 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, on selected dates.

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.

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Frequently asked

How busy is Alton Towers today?

Alton Towers is predicted to be moderately busy today, at around 47% crowd levels. Lower percentages mean shorter queues.

How busy will Alton Towers be tomorrow?

Alton Towers is predicted to be quiet tomorrow, at around 39% crowd levels.

Is Alton Towers busy this weekend?

This weekend Alton Towers is looking busy, at around 70% crowd levels on average.

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

Thursday 10th is predicted to be the quietest day to visit Alton Towers in September 2026, at around 36% crowd levels.

When is Alton Towers busiest in September 2026?

Tuesday 1st is predicted to be the busiest day at Alton Towers in September 2026, at around 91% crowd levels.

How busy is Alton Towers in September 2026?

On average, Alton Towers is moderately busy in September 2026 - around 55% 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 September 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 - Thursday 10th is the quietest in September 2026 (about 36%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.

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