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Gangsta Granny: The Ride will open on 21st March. Revealed as part of information about the 40th year celebrations at Alton Towers, the new ride will be joined by a week of Gangsta Granny activities during the May half-term.
Are you excited to experience this new attraction?
A tad wintery here today 💓
Looking forward to staying with you in April. Hopefully it will be warmer then!
very picturesque
I like Wintery scenes.
That looks cold
Ohhhh chilly!!
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Did you know we're less than 10 minutes from The Peak District? Here's a few photos from today's visit.
Stunning #membersclub
Beautiful countryside your so lucky xxx
Took a little drive out to The Roaches today, to blow away the cobwebs. Super windy, but lovely all the same 🙂
Looking forward to our visit with you guys.
Places to Visit in and Around Staffordshire
Not everything within the Staffordshire Moorlands and the Derbyshire Dales is located or based around industry. In fact, quite the opposite is the real case; and this is no different for a little-known gem in the middle of the countryside that you will absolutely...
The Churnet Valley Railway!
When on holiday exploring the beautifully serene Staffordshire Moorlands and surrounding Derbyshire Dales, it is easy to overlook all of the other things going on outside of ‘screaming if you want to go faster’ at the world-famous Alton Towers Resort. If you delve a...
Family Room for 5 Near Alton Towers
Room for Five? We've just been left this review by a guest who'd stayed in our new family room; "First class guesthouse, beautiful surroundings, excellent decor, attention to detail. The best family room we have ever stayed in. Much forethought put into the extras...
Time is Money
"Time is Money" It's not an uncommon saying. People talk about how much their time is worth and how they are willing to spend it. Like many who travel, I'd rather spend money on experiences than things. Also, like many people, I have a lot less money than I have time....
DIY? How Hard Can it Be?
To DIY, Or To Not DIY Owning a B&B requires a surprisingly wide skillset. Sure, you've got to be able to make breakfast (and beds), but apart from the other myriad of jobs including marketing, accountancy, technology, gardening etc, you've also got to be pretty...
Alton Towers SW8 – A New Wooden Roller Coaster
Alton Towers New Ride SW8 Alton Towers SW8? That's kinda confusing isn't it? I always thought SW8 was an area of London including Battersea Power Station, New Covent Garden and Nine Elms Lane. Apparently not. SW8 stands, it seems for Secret Weapon 8, Alton Tower's...
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