Wednesday 28 June 2023

01.15   Depart McDonalds, Longtown Road

09.00   Arrive Alton Towers

10.00   Park Opens

15.30   Depart Alton Towers

22.00   Drop off at Asda, Myrekirk

22.30   Arrive Monifieth High School

 

We aim to leave from McDonalds, Longtown Road at 01.15 on Wednesday 28 June.  Staff will be in attendance from midnight so pupils can be dropped off any time before the departure time.  Each member of staff will be responsible for a group of 9 young people.  Pupils should assemble in these groups so we can check quickly that everyone is present.  The groups are listed outside the Guidance Base and pupils should check beforehand which group they are in.  (Please note, these groups are for attendance-checking only.  Pupils are not expected to stay in these groups during the trip).

The journey lasts around 6 hours but there will be stops on the way so we will arrive at Alton Towers around 09.00 on Wednesday morning.  The park does not open until 10.00 so there will be time to have breakfast on the bus before entering.

It could be cold on the bus overnight so it is advisable to take a travelling rug or something similar to keep warm.  Please note that space is limited so please do not bring anything which will be too bulky.

We realise that everyone will be excited but it is recommended to try to sleep during the journey in order to make the most of the day ahead.

We will leave the park at around 15.30 with one stop for something to eat on the way home.  Our arrival time is approximate but we will ask pupils to keep their families informed as we progress on our journey.