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Staffordshire
Alton Towers
The Gardens

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The Gardens

Alton Towers, United Kingdom

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Overlooked by many visitors, the gardens at Alton Towers were an attraction long before the modern resort. Providing a quieter, more serene attraction. Perfect for picnics.

Map of The Gardens

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Alton Towers" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Visitor information

GPS coordinates: 52.98670, -1.89008
Website: Official website

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