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Alton Towers crowd calendar, May 2027

May 202731 days forecast

Alton Towers is typically moderately busy in May 2027, averaging 54% crowd level. The quietest day is Tue 11 May at 38%, and the busiest is Sat 1 May at 70%.

Best day to visit in May

Tuesday 11 May

May 2027 is typically moderately busy at Alton Towers, averaging 54% crowd level. The busiest is Saturday 1 May at 70%.

38%crowds
Next bestWed 5 May 41%Wed 12 May 41%Thu 13 May 41%

Alton Towers is typically moderately busy in May 2027, averaging around 54% crowd levels. The quietest day to visit is predicted to be Tuesday 11th (about 38%), while the busiest is Saturday 1st (about 70%). Weekdays are noticeably quieter than weekends, so a midweek visit means shorter queues.

Wondering how busy Alton Towers will be in May 2027? This calendar predicts crowd levels day by day. The lower the score, the shorter the queues, so pick a quiet day and ride more. Estimated from historical data

Daily crowd levels and opening hours for Alton Towers, May 2027
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
170%*BusierEst.30 min queues257%*TypicalEst.22 min queues
362%*TypicalEst.25 min queues449%*QuieterEst.17 min queues541%*QuieterEst.13 min queues643%*QuieterEst.14 min queues742%*QuieterEst.14 min queues865%*TypicalEst.26 min queues957%*TypicalEst.21 min queues
1042%*QuieterEst.14 min queues1138%*QuieterEst.12 min queues1241%*QuieterEst.14 min queues1341%*QuieterEst.13 min queues1451%*QuieterEst.18 min queues1563%*TypicalEst.25 min queues1651%*QuieterEst.18 min queues
1748%*QuieterEst.16 min queues1841%*QuieterEst.13 min queues1945%*QuieterEst.15 min queues2048%*QuieterEst.16 min queues2156%*TypicalEst.21 min queues2263%*TypicalEst.25 min queues2361%*TypicalEst.24 min queues
2459%*TypicalEst.23 min queues2562%*TypicalEst.25 min queues2666%*TypicalEst.28 min queues2765%*TypicalEst.27 min queues2862%*TypicalEst.25 min queues2964%*TypicalEst.26 min queues3058%*TypicalEst.22 min queues
3158%*TypicalEst.22 min queues
  1. Sat1Hours unavailable70%*Est.Busier30 min queues
  2. Sun2Hours unavailable57%*Est.Typical22 min queues
  3. Mon3Hours unavailable62%*Est.Typical25 min queues
  4. Tue4Hours unavailable49%*Est.Quieter17 min queues
  5. Wed5Hours unavailable41%*Est.Quieter13 min queues
  6. Thu6Hours unavailable43%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  7. Fri7Hours unavailable42%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  8. Sat8Hours unavailable65%*Est.Typical26 min queues
  9. Sun9Hours unavailable57%*Est.Typical21 min queues
  10. Mon10Hours unavailable42%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  11. Tue11Hours unavailable38%*Est.Quieter12 min queues
  12. Wed12Hours unavailable41%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  13. Thu13Hours unavailable41%*Est.Quieter13 min queues
  14. Fri14Hours unavailable51%*Est.Quieter18 min queues
  15. Sat15Hours unavailable63%*Est.Typical25 min queues
  16. Sun16Hours unavailable51%*Est.Quieter18 min queues
  17. Mon17Hours unavailable48%*Est.Quieter16 min queues
  18. Tue18Hours unavailable41%*Est.Quieter13 min queues
  19. Wed19Hours unavailable45%*Est.Quieter15 min queues
  20. Thu20Hours unavailable48%*Est.Quieter16 min queues
  21. Fri21Hours unavailable56%*Est.Typical21 min queues
  22. Sat22Hours unavailable63%*Est.Typical25 min queues
  23. Sun23Hours unavailable61%*Est.Typical24 min queues
  24. Mon24Hours unavailable59%*Est.Typical23 min queues
  25. Tue25Hours unavailable62%*Est.Typical25 min queues
  26. Wed26Hours unavailable66%*Est.Typical28 min queues
  27. Thu27Hours unavailable65%*Est.Typical27 min queues
  28. Fri28Hours unavailable62%*Est.Typical25 min queues
  29. Sat29Hours unavailable64%*Est.Typical26 min queues
  30. Sun30Hours unavailable58%*Est.Typical22 min queues
  31. Mon31Hours unavailable58%*Est.Typical22 min queues
Quietest 0-15%Quieter 15-35%Typical 35-65%Busier 65-88%Busiest 88-100%

Crowd levels are estimated from this park's own recorded queue times 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.

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Frequently asked

When is the quietest day to visit Alton Towers in May 2027?

Tuesday 11th is predicted to be the quietest day to visit Alton Towers in May 2027, at around 38% crowd levels.

When is Alton Towers busiest in May 2027?

Saturday 1st is predicted to be the busiest day at Alton Towers in May 2027, at around 70% crowd levels.

How busy is Alton Towers in May 2027?

On average, Alton Towers is moderately busy in May 2027 - around 54% 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 May 2027. 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 11th is the quietest in May 2027 (about 38%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.