October 2010 Half Term

This weekend sees the start of the main October Half Term School Holidays! Looking for a break away? Why not telephone us at The Malthouse B&B to check our availability 01538 703273.

We're located in the village of Alton ideal if your visiting Alton Towers Theme Park it's just one mile away from us!

The spooky Scarefest Halloween celebrations are currently taking place at Alton Towers. Well worth a visit if your feeling brave!

If theme parks are not your scene there are lots of other local places to visit. Here are just a few ideas:

Churnet Valley Railway - Dead on Arrival, ghost train.

The Trentham Estate - The Monkey Forrest is well worth a visit or if you want to monkey about yourself take a look at Aerial Extreme!

Stoke-on-Trent Pottery Museums - Gladstone Pottery Museum is one of the many you can visit.

Waterworld - Pools, rides and slides in tropical heat.

Haddon Hall - Take a ride out in the countryside to Derbyshire.

Whatever you do this half term have a great time!

Our Visit to Alton Towers 2010

We just LOVE Alton Towers, we visit the theme park every year! We always plan to go for a day out to Alton Towers in the Spring but never seem to make it as we're busy looking after the guests staying at our B&B The Malthouse in Alton.


This year is no exception we only managed to visit the theme park a few days ago but as usual we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!


The weather was sunny
The fish & chips next to Nemesis were yummy
The gardens were beautiful
The donuts near The Flume were scrummy
and best of all the rides were FANTASTIC - no queues! 13 was GREAT!


Here I am (on the left) with my Dad & Mum in front of the impressive Alton Towers themselves. I would like to have introduced you to my husband but someone had to take the photo!

MALT TIP: There's plenty of walking so wear comfy shoes!

DON'T FORGET: Scarefest runs from 16 - 31 October 2010 at Alton Towers. Only the brave should visit!!! See http://www.altontowers.com/ for further details.

If your planning a trip to Alton Towers and need bed and breakfast in Alton telephone 01538 703273 to check availability at The Malthouse.

Alton Towers Scarefest 2011

The fantastic Halloween Scarefest starts this Saturday 16 October 2011 at Alton Towers Theme Park in Staffordshire. The Scarefest celebrations run for two weeks until the end of October.





Freakish frights and delights will thrill the brave! The theme park will be open until 9pm each evening - why not try the rides in the dark if you dare!







There is a variety of entertainment to suite all ages so come along and join in the fun. See the Alton Towers website http://www.altontowers.com/ for full details and ticket offers.


If your planning to make the most of your visit to Alton Towers local accommodation is a must. Why not stay with us at The Malthouse in Alton? To check availability at our bed and breakfast telephone 01538 703273.

Alton Towers Ticket Offer

Planning to visit Alton Towers next week? If you want to save money why not go on Tuesday 12 October! You can purchase theme park tickets in advance online for just £22 per person!



To get this amazing offer all you have to do is go to www.altontowers.com/special-offers/discount-tickets/ and buy your tickets!


If you have a long journey and need accommodation close to the theme park why not telephone 01538 703273 to check availability at our B&B - The Malthouse in Alton.

Scarefest 2010 at Alton Towers Starts Soon!

Only 10 days to go before the Halloween Scarefest celebrations start at Alton Towers Theme Park! Scarefest 2010 kicks off at Alton Towers on Saturday 16 October. There are lots of spooky things going on at the Theme Park from 16 to 31 October 2010. There are thrills and frights to suit everyone. Check out www.altontowers.com/m-scarefest/content.aspx to see if you dare to visit during Scarefest!



Need accommodation close to Alton Towers?



Why not telephone us at The Malthouse B&B to check availability.


Telephone 01538 703273

We're in the village of Alton - just one mile from the Theme Park.

Malt Tip: Don't forget to bring plenty of warm clothes (including hats, scarves & gloves) it can be chilly at night particularly if your scared to death!

Alton Towers have offers on tickets for Scarefest so check out their website http://www.altontowers.com/ to save money!