Discover Alton: Resort, Heritage and Trails

Alton brings together a variety of travel ideas: Alton Towers Resort is located in Staffordshire, England, near the village of Alton. At the same time, historic buildings and paths through the countryside shape the options for a stay. If you would like to plan both special experiences and history and outdoor activity with your family, Alton can be explored according to your own priorities.

Resort and countryside as travel inspiration

Anyone incorporating Alton Towers Resort into their travel plans can combine their stay with further impressions of Alton. Alton Castle is situated on a cliff overlooking the Churnet Valley. This gives the site a distinctive connection to the landscape, which differs from the historic details of the building itself. For your planning, it is helpful to decide before looking for accommodation whether an exciting day at the resort or exploring history and the countryside should be the main focus.

Historic places with their own stories

Alton Castle is a Scheduled Monument and probably already existed in 1175. It was also redesigned by Augustus Pugin. The combination of its presumed medieval origins, later redesign and position above the Churnet Valley makes the building a destination for anyone who wants to get to know historic places through more than a single date.

The Church of St Peter also offers several specific points of interest. It is listed as a Grade II* building and has a core dating from the 12th century. Alton village lock-up dates from 1819. The Round House, meanwhile, is a small circular building with just one cell. Anyone interested in architectural history and unusual local details can take these different stops into account when planning their own day, without treating them as a single attraction.

The old Uttoxeter Canal is also part of the area’s historical development. It opened in 1811 and was replaced by the railway line in 1849. These two years mark a clear change in the history of the route and complement the architectural impressions of the castle, church and lock-up with an example from transport history.

Trails with different levels of difficulty

For walking between Alton and Denstone, the Saltersford Lane circular walk runs through the area. It is generally easy to walk, with moderate inclines; after Alton, however, there is a steep and uneven descent into the Churnet Valley. You should pay particular attention to this information when planning the day if different age groups are travelling together. Alton Village Hall is listed as the car park for the Saltersford Lane circular walk.

Another route name is the Oakamoor to Denstone Greenway. It runs from Oakamoor via Alton to Denstone. This provides different route options for planning your trip: the Saltersford Lane circular walk runs between Alton and Denstone, while the Greenway connects Oakamoor, Alton and Denstone in that order. Choose your accommodation and plan your days according to the experiences you actually want to combine.

Choose the holiday apartment to suit your travel plans

When looking for a holiday apartment in Alton, it helps to have a clear focus. Different daily schedules may arise depending on whether you are visiting Alton Towers Resort, the historic buildings or spending a day on the trails. This keeps your choice of accommodation oriented towards your specific interests rather than making it merely a general search query.

More places for planning your trip

For additional destinations, you can also visit Whitmore, Hatherton, Seisdon, Silverdale, Pattingham, Hilderstone, Perton and Oakamoor.

For the main travel overview: Staffordshire.