| a golf course and parking are available. check-in time: 10:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a continental breakfast buffet is served in an informal restaurant. the 9 simply decorated rooms sleeping up to 6 people come with tea and coffeemaking facilities, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. a suite adds a separate sitting area. off the a52 road, this casual hotel set in a former stately home is 6 miles from the peak district national park and 7 miles from alton towers amusement park
Manchester Airport 1 hr 9
The Smiler (11 min)
The only roller coaster in the world to have 14 loops, this popular steel rides goes up to 85 kph. Thor's Cave (24 min)
Clearly visible in the face of a steep cliff, this cave has a long history of human settlement. Galactica (14 min)
High-speed coaster giving riders the sensation of flying face down, with 360-degree inversions. TH13TEEN (11 min)
Vertical free fall rollercoaster with a horror theme, with Ancient Crypt & Dark Forest elements. Oblivion (11 min)
Iconic roller coaster with a 180-ft vertical drop, part of the Alton Towers resort theme park. Wicker Man (11 min)
Themed wooden roller coaster with a 6-story Wicker Man effigy & immersive light & sound effects. Ilam Park (17 min)
Vast area best explored from Ilam Park with its visitor centre, tea-room, shop and caravan site. Nemesis (12 min)
Built in 1994, this famed ride in Alton Towers park features 4 inversions & a top speed of 50 mph. Alton Towers (9 min)
Adventure park with roller coasters and vertical drops, plus rides and attractions for younger kids. Dovedale (24 min)
Scenic valley & nature reserve with a wooded ravine, iconic limestone formations & walking paths. Churnet Valley Railway (1992) plc (4 min)
This steam railway still runs services along a section with a restored station houses. Alton Towers Waterpark (16 min)
Indoor/outdoor tropical lagoon–themed waterpark at a resort with an eatery & ice cream parlor. Spinball Whizzer (10 min) Trentham Estate (30 min)
This 725-acre estate features gardens, shopping, a monkey forest, an adventure course & more. Peak Wildlife Park (7 min)
Zoo specialising in bird collections and with small mammals including rare warty pigs and meerkats. | 
