A post covid review. We've been to Alton Towers ma...

A post covid review. We've been to Alton Towers many times before and were looking forward to a family day out again. However, at the time of writing, there are some points to be aware of before your travels. Generally, there are all the covid prevention measures you would expect to - temperature scan before entry, hand sanitisers at every ride, social distancing measures etc. If your there for the roller-coasters, expect to queue longer as they are continually cleaning the rides. Most people are adhering to the distance rules, but some people clearly think it doesn't apply to them. Also, be prepared to wear a mask. You can't go on some rides without them and it's not always clear until you get to the actual ride itself. Don't queue for an hour and find you have to go and get a mask. IF you're not going for the high thrill rides, you may be disappointed. A large proportion of the attractions are still closed, including the Tower, the dungeons, Hex and others that include an element of interactive or walk through features. There are also reduced eating places and the water refill stations have been switched off so you'll need to plan your rest stops. The toilets are cleaned continuously so were very clean. I'm sure more will open in time but be prepared not to have the full Alton Towers experience just yet.