Alton Towers
A theme park and resort built in the grounds of a historic estate near the village of Alton in Staffordshire. Alongside the rides it has a water park, mini golf and hotels, and the gothic shell of the old house still stands in the park.
- Where
- Alton, England, United Kingdom
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 52.9906, -1.8925
Get the Alton Towers stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Alton Towers. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your England volume with your photos and a note.
Near Alton Towers
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Questions
Where is Alton Towers?
Alton Towers is in Alton, England, United Kingdom. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Chatsworth House (32 km), Peak District (44 km), Shri Venkateswara Balaji Temple (54 km).
How do I get the Alton Towers stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Alton Towers and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your England volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Alton Towers before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your England volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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