Alton Towers introduces new rules for free ticket entry in major change – here’s what you need to know

ALTON Towers has changed some of their entry rules this season – and it will affect free ticket holders.

The popular UK theme park is set to reopen this season on March 16.

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Standard ticket holders can pay as little as £35 for a day pass, if booked online, although this can be as much as £68 if buying on the gate.

But previously, kids under the age of three could visit the theme park for free.

This has changed for this season, with new signage at the turnstiles.

The new rules allow anyone underneath 90cm to enter for free instead.

Many have said this makes more sense, with many of the rides having a minimum height requirement of 90cm.

Lots of people raved about the new rules on Facebook.

One mum wrote: “Makes sense if those over 90cm can use most of the rides and those that are under can’t.

“I have short children so would have appreciated being able to get them in for free but probably wouldn’t have taken them until they were tall enough to enjoy the rides anyway.”

Not everyone was impressed, however – especially those with short kids.

One mum said: “I have a two year old at 94 cm.”

Another agreed: “My little lad isn’t even two yet and he’s about 85cm.”

Someone else said they wanted a price for kids under 1.4m, as lots of rides also restrict anyone under this height.

They explained: “I still think there needs to be a price for anyone under 1.4 as they are unable to go on the bigger rides.

“My daughter is 5 and just 1.1 and we still have to pay for a full price ticket.”

If you’re planning on visiting Alton Towers this year, then there are lots of new rides you can expect to see.

This includes Nemesis Reborn, which has been overhauled after 30 years.

Having first opened in 1994, it hopes to be operational in time for the park’s opening next month.

Another new project dubbed Project Ocean is to soon open at the park too, although an official date is yet to be announced.

The ride will be replacing the Funk ‘n’ Fly ride in the Forbidden Valley area.

New attractions will launch at CBeebies Land to celebrate it’s 10th anniversary, along with new VIP packages that have tickets, fast-tracks and merchandise.

Events returning this year include Oktoberfest and Scarefest as well as firework shows and Christmas events.

What won’t be returning this year is the Alton Towers spa at the park hotel, which has closed after 21 years.