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Alton Towers crowd calendar, October 2026

Quietest
Tue 6 Oct36%
Busiest
Sat 3 Oct100%
Typical day
70%
Days open
31/31

Alton Towers is typically busy in October 2026, averaging 70% crowd level. The quietest day is Tue 6 Oct at 36%, and the busiest is Sat 3 Oct at 100%.

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Best day left in October

Saturday 31 Oct

October 2026 is typically busy at Alton Towers, averaging 70% crowd level. The busiest is Saturday 3 Oct at 100%.

77%crowds
Next bestFri 30 Oct 79%Sun 25 Oct 80%Thu 29 Oct 80%

Alton Towers is busy today, at around 80% crowd levels, and very busy tomorrow. This weekend is looking busy. Alton Towers is typically busy in October 2026, averaging around 70% crowd levels. The quietest day to visit is predicted to be Tuesday 6th (about 36%), while the busiest is Saturday 3rd (about 100%). Weekdays are noticeably quieter than weekends, so a midweek visit means shorter queues.

Wondering how busy Alton Towers will be in October 2026? This calendar predicts crowd levels day by day. The lower the score, the shorter the queues, so pick a quiet day and ride more.

Daily crowd levels and opening hours for Alton Towers, October 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
140%Quieter13 min queues17°266%Typical27 min queues18°3100%Busiest43 min queues16°478%Busier31 min queues17°
544%Quieter15 min queues20°636%Quietest12 min queues19°742%Quieter14 min queues13°857%Typical21 min queues12°961%Typical24 min queues17°1093%Busiest44 min queues12°1176%Busier38 min queues13°
1252%Quieter18 min queues16°13Sco47%Quieter16 min queues16°14Sco60%Typical23 min queues16°15Sco57%Typical21 min queues17°16Sco68%Typical29 min queues12°17Sco96%Busiest48 min queues11°1892%Busiest44 min queues11°
19Ger71%Busier31 min queues13°20Ger57%Typical21 min queues11°21Ger70%Busier30 min queues9°22Ger84%Busiest42 min queues11°23Ger82%Busier31 min queues10°24Ger74%Busier35 min queues13°25Ger80%*Busiest43 min queues10°
26EngGer82%*Busiest46 min queues15°27EngGer82%*Busiest46 min queues15°28EngGer81%*Busiest43 min queues13°29EngGer80%*Busiest · Est.43 min queues12°30EngGer79%*Busier · Est.32 min queues12°3177%*Busiest · Est.39 min queues12°
  1. Thu117°Closed40%13 min queues
  2. Fri218°ClosedScarefest66%27 min queues
  3. Sat316°ClosedScarefest100%43 min queues
  4. Sun417°ClosedScarefest78%31 min queues
  5. Mon520°Closed44%15 min queues
  6. Tue619°Closed36%12 min queues
  7. Wed713°Closed42%14 min queues
  8. Thu812°Closed57%21 min queues
  9. Fri917°ClosedScarefest61%24 min queues
  10. Sat1012°ClosedScarefest93%44 min queues
  11. Sun1113°ClosedScarefest76%38 min queues
  12. Mon1216°Closed52%18 min queues
  13. Tue1316°ClosedSco47%16 min queues
  14. Wed1416°ClosedSco60%23 min queues
  15. Thu1517°ClosedSco57%21 min queues
  16. Fri1612°ClosedScoScarefest68%29 min queues
  17. Sat1711°ClosedScoScarefest96%48 min queues
  18. Sun1811°ClosedScarefest92%44 min queues
  19. Mon1913°ClosedGerScarefest71%31 min queues
  20. Tue2011°ClosedGerScarefest57%21 min queues
  21. Wed219°ClosedGerScarefest70%30 min queues
  22. Thu2211°ClosedGerScarefest84%42 min queues
  23. Fri2310°ClosedGerScarefest82%31 min queues
  24. Sat2413°ClosedGerScarefest74%35 min queues
  25. Sun2510°ClosedGerScarefest80%Forecast43 min queues
  26. Mon2615°ClosedEngGerScarefest82%Forecast46 min queues
  27. Tue2715°ClosedEngGerScarefest82%Forecast46 min queues
  28. Wed2813°ClosedEngGerScarefest81%Forecast43 min queues
  29. Thu2912°ClosedEngGerScarefest80%Estimate43 min queues
  30. Fri3012°ClosedEngGerScarefest79%Estimate32 min queues
  31. Sat3112°ClosedScarefest77%Estimate39 min queues

How busy

  1. 1 dayQuietestAmong the quietest days at this park
  2. 5 daysQuieterQuieter than a normal day here
  3. 7 daysTypicalA normal day for this park
  4. 7 daysBusierBusier than a normal day here
  5. 11 daysBusiestAmong the busiest days at this park

On the days this month

  • Rainy day
  • Light rain
  • Cold day
  • Hot day
  • Sunny day
  • Partly cloudy day
  • Cloudy day
  • Public holiday
  • Scarefest2 Oct - 31 Oct

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.

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Frequently asked

How busy is Alton Towers today?

Alton Towers is predicted to be busy today, at around 80% crowd levels. Lower percentages mean shorter queues.

How busy will Alton Towers be tomorrow?

Alton Towers is predicted to be very busy tomorrow, at around 82% 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 36% 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 70% 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 36%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.