Keep everyone smiling during the long summer holidays and escape to the Alton Towers Resort - the UK's No 1 short break destination for families.

For swashbuckling entertainment, there's the all new Mutiny Bay land which offers three brand new family attractions. The flagship ride of the pirate-themed area is Battle Galleons, a water adventure journey which challenges wannabe pirates of all ages to take part in a fun-filled splash battle of their lives great for a summer cool down and taking the heat out of keeping everyone amused during the holidays!

With two-thirds of all attractions suitable for under 10' s, there truly is something for everyone. Take a trip to Old MacDonald's Farmyard - where young farm hands can take charge behind the wheel of a tractor, enjoy a pleasure cruise around the riverbank or even take a flight on the silken spider zip wire in the Dung Heap adventure playground! And if that wasn't entertainment enough for the young and young-at-heart, the Alton Towers Resort has a range of impressive live family shows to keep you entertained such as Sir Algenon's Attic a must-see play for all story-mad enthusiasts, and The Pirates of Mutiny Bay a fantastic tale of pirate adventure!

But let's not forget the thrill-seekers in the family, as one of Alton Towers best-loved rides Oblivion is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2008. The death-defying plunge has been the number one choice for adrenaline junkies for the past decade and looks set to excite many more visitors this year! There is also the must-try Rita Queen of Speed, Air to bring windswept exhilaration and Nemesis the turbulent, twisting frenzy that is still voted one of the UK's top roller coasters and leaves everyone wanting more just minutes later.

* 2 day tickets are also available - please visit the attraction breaks page and select the Alton Towers 2 day package from the drop down list for further information.