School Trip Finder

Covering 30 years of Alton Towers Resort and how the brand has evolved. We talk about brand positioning, utilising profits, our organisational structure and our business aims.

Animal Magic – an overview of some of the incredible animals here at Chessington.

See a theme park from a different perspective. Explore how different areas are themed, from the graphic design behind planning sketches, through to logos and merchandise.

Based in the heart of Alton Towers Resort we will be holding 6 talks per day from Mon 23rd – Fri 27th Sept & Mon 30th Sept – Fri 4th October 2013

Covering 30 years of Alton Towers Resort and how the brand has evolved. We talk about brand positioning, utilising profits, our organisational structure and our business aims.

It’s of paramount importance that our visitors are happy. Find out how we motivate our team to give excellent customer service and how we manage customer expectations.

Focus on some of the key departments here and their responsibilities; including the Rides, Finance, Welcome, the Hotels, Waterpark and HR.

We discuss the objectives of our marketing department and use past and present campaigns to show the principles of advertising, promotion and market research.

Learn about the importance of different departments within the park, the recruitment process and the organisational structure of each attraction.

An insight into the history of Zoos, from Ancient Egypt and Rome to Victorian England and the modern day – features animals at our Zoo.

Explores everything from ride design to operations at the park.

Delve into the planning, marketing research and commercial issues involved in designing a new ride. An on-site demonstration explains motion, mechanisms, systems and controls.

A close-up of the various elements needed to control a successful ride, with an on-site demonstration. Including PLCS and fail-safe mechanisms, ride sensors and animatronics.

Making an impact... Key Stage 3 - What effects does Alton Towers Resort have on the surrounding area? This talk focuses on the social, economic and environmental effects of the Resort. It is relevant to any students studying the impacts of tourism at Key Stage 3 or GCSE

Students get to examine the impact a theme park has on the local economy and environment, plus the external factors that usually affect the construction of a new theme park.

Students consider location and the theme park's impact on area and environment.

Find out about the training we offer our staff to help them deal with park guests effectively and professionally.

Discover the ins and outs of recruiting, training, managing and motivating hundreds of staff members.

We recruit, train, manage and motivate hundreds of staff. How do we do it? Find out about the legalities and intricacies involved in Human Resources today.

An inside view into how ICT works in different departments throughout Alton Towers Resort. From call handling and our admissions system to how we communicate on the park.

Introduce your students to the back office procedures, information collection and ride control systems we use to run Chessington World of Adventures Resort.

Understand the different marketing techniques used to make sure our customers’ needs and expectations are met.

Keeping it top-secret until its launch isn’t an easy task – especially when it’s the first of its kind. In this exciting talk we’ll discuss the practicalities of launching a ride and use our brand new rollercoaster as our case study. We’ll explore how the ride was designed, built and the marketing campaign behind it. An on-site demonstration for your students is, of course, a must!

THORPE PARK are delighted to present this exciting new resource, packed with content for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Maths students!

National Science and Engineering Week will be exploding to life at Alton Towers Resort in 2013!

Safety is crucial at Alton Towers Resort. Investigate our Health and Safety Policy, Security operation, our First Aid centre, ride safety and how we look after our visitors.

The Schools Guided Tour with commentary provides an enhanced learning experience.

Discover how the combination of gravity and speed affects you on a rollercoaster. From velocity, acceleration, energy and friction to centrifugal and centripetal forces.

This subject area offers students an insight into how THORPE PARK operates as a business.

What does it take to run a successful tourist attraction? 

Using Alton Towers Resort as a case study for the hospitality industry, we explore the products and services the resort has to offer. We investigate the breadth of Hospitality at the Resort, and the importance of delivering customer service.

Using Alton Towers Resort as a case study for the hospitality industry, we explore the products and services the resort has to offer. We investigate employment, the variety of roles and structure, giving a unique insight into “The day in a life” of a staff member.