Alton Towers Resort to host action packed spy weekend

Budding agents and secret service wannabes can practice their skills in a brand new event at the Alton Towers Resort in 2012. Taking place over the 3^rd-4^th February, the weekend will feature a host of challenges to put potential spies to the test! From cracking codes and retrieving secret documents to learning about spy gadgets, the action-packed event is not to be missed!

With activity zones set up around the Alton Towers Hotel, guests will learn all the skills that every spy needs. Challenge yourself with the spy hunt and surveillance test, collect clues and meet with agents to solve the trail. Take part in cryptic code breaking, avoid breaking the beams with the laser challenge and learn how to use expert spy equipment including covert cameras, bugs, trackers and surveillance devices before putting all your skills to the test in the ultimate spy hunt.

When the mission is complete, splash around in the Caribbean surroundings of the Alton Towers Waterpark. Complete with hundreds of interactive water features and the sensational speed of the master blaster water coaster, there is gallons of fun for everyone.

Packages start from £65 per person and includes:

·                                         2 nights stay in our fantastic Alton Towers Hotel

·                                         Scrumptious breakfast each morning

·                                         Special secret Spy activity training

·                                         The ultimate Spy hunt to put your skills to the test

·                                         Entry to our fabulous Waterpark

For more information or to book, visit www.altontowers.com or call 0871 2229 984*

*Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras.

Notes to editors:

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment, and has seen the most successful and dynamic growth of any company in the sector over the last five years. Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, By the end of 2011 Merlin will operate 78 attractions, six hotels/two holiday villages in 17 countries and across four continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 43.6 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 16,000 employees. Merlin Entertainments operates the following attractions - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The EDF Energy London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park, Earth Explorer, Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK, Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter Underwater World, Oceanworld Manly and Hamilton Island Wildlife Park.  All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.