Alton Towers
Accuracy & downtime
How forecasts stacked up against real crowds — plus rides that spend the most time closed.
Forecast vs actual
Average error 28 crowd points across 14 days with a saved forecast.
| Date | Forecast | Observed | Error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | 55% | 42% · Moderate | 13 pts |
| 2026-09-15 | 36% | 0% · Empty | 36 pts |
| 2026-09-11 | 55% | 0% · Empty | 55 pts |
| 2026-09-08 | 0% | 33% · Quiet | 33 pts |
| 2026-09-06 | 53% | 0% · Empty | 53 pts |
| 2026-09-03 | 42% | 51% · Moderate | 9 pts |
| 2026-08-28 | 55% | 55% · Busy | 0 pts |
| 2026-08-25 | 0% | 72% · Busy | 72 pts |
| 2026-08-12 | 42% | 0% · Empty | 42 pts |
| 2026-08-05 | 42% | 45% · Moderate | 3 pts |
| 2026-07-29 | 42% | 55% · Busy | 13 pts |
| 2026-07-21 | 42% | 0% · Empty | 42 pts |
| 2026-07-20 | 42% | 67% · Busy | 25 pts |
| 2026-07-19 | 53% | 53% · Moderate | 0 pts |
Downtime history
Share of poll samples not operating — a rough mid-day closure signal.
| Ride | Closed samples | Total | Closed % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy’s Adventures Dinosaur Dig | 45 | 45 | 100% |
| Big Fun Showtime | 45 | 45 | 100% |
| Something Special Sensory Garden | 45 | 45 | 100% |
| Haunted Hollow | 45 | 45 | 100% |
| CBeebies Land Photo Studio | 45 | 45 | 100% |
| The Reindeer Games | 45 | 45 | 100% |
| The Royal Carousel | 42 | 45 | 93% |
| Skyride to Towers St. (From Forbidden Valley) | 39 | 45 | 87% |
| Skyride to Forbidden Valley (from Dark Forest) | 39 | 45 | 87% |
| Skyride to Forbidden Valley (from Towers St.) | 39 | 45 | 87% |
| Skyride to Dark Forest (From Forbidden Valley) | 39 | 45 | 87% |
| The Curse at Alton Manor | 26 | 45 | 58% |
| Oblivion | 23 | 45 | 51% |
| Raj’s Bouncy Bottom Burp | 23 | 45 | 51% |
| TH13TEEN | 22 | 45 | 49% |
| In The Night Garden Magical Boat Ride | 21 | 45 | 47% |
| Cuckoo Cars Driving School | 21 | 45 | 47% |
| Gangsta Granny: The Ride | 21 | 45 | 47% |
| Justin's House Pie-O-Matic Factory | 20 | 45 | 44% |
| Peter Rabbit Hippity Hop | 20 | 45 | 44% |