High View cottage is situated 10-15 minute drive from the resort and High View Cottage provides easy access to Alton Towers, and all major tourist attractions in the area. The perfect place to stay for accommodation near Alton Towers. Alton Towers is a theme park, water park, and hotel complex in Staffordshire. The site opened in 1860 with flower shows and garden tours until a theme park was built on the site in 1980. The theme park opened on 4 April 1980. The park operates nine roller coasters among other major attractions including Nemesis, Oblivion, Congo River Rapids, Runaway Mine Train, Hex - The Legend of the Towers, Thirteen, and The Smiler. In 2016, Air was re-themed as Galactica, as the "world's first roller coaster dedicated to virtual reality".

On most days, the theme park operates between 10am and 5pm, however operating hours can change based on expected attendance. The park hosts special events throughout the year, such as concert nights, a Scarefest event for Halloween, and an end-of-season fireworks display. For more information please visit - www.altontowers.com