Alton Towers has unveiled the “ultimate room for chocolate lovers” this week as part of its recent collaboration with Cadbury.
In preparation for reopening this month, the hugely-popular attraction has partnered with the UK’s most iconic chocolate maker to create this “sensational” chocolate-themed suite inside the Alton Towers Hotel that is decked out from top to bottom to look like the interior of a working chocolate factory.
Not only is the room painted the iconic Cadbury purple, it also features pressure dials on the walls, pipes around the ceiling, and bags of fake cocoa beans lying around.
The room – which sleeps up to six people – is divided into two and boasts a large double bed, a double sofa bed and themed bunkbeds, as well as a lounge area that features large cogs on the wall behind the iconic Cadbury logo, so that kids can “let their imaginations run wild and pretend they are controlling the chocolate factory”.
Guests can also “immerse themselves” in the interactive room by hunting for the hidden chocolate and solving the clue to unlock the safe full of even more “delicious delights”.
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Yes, you heard that right – there’s a hidden supply Cadbury’s chocolate.
Speaking on the unveiling of the new room, Janet Gurr – Hotels and Accommodation Development Director at Alton Towers – said: “We were really excited to partner with Cadbury to create our new chocolate room.
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“After a fun-filled day of thrilling world-class roller coasters and splashtastic water rides, families can continue the magic in the chocolate factory themed suite and hunt for the hidden chocolate bars.
“We pride ourselves on creating thrilling, memorable and innovative experiences and we’re sure our guests will love the latest addition in our portfolio of unique themed suites”.
We have partnered with Cadbury to create the ultimate room for chocolate lovers! Step inside the chocolate factory themed hotel suite and hunt for the hidden bars of Cadbury’s chocolate 🍫
The Chocolate Room is the latest of the hotel’s themed suites.
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This collection already includes everything from the Princess room, to Arctic Explorer and Moon Voyage rooms, and also new to the hotel this year are four interactive Gangsta Granny-themed rooms, inspired by the world of David Walliams.
The new Chocolate Room is available now, with bookings being taken from 17th May 2021.
You can visit the Alton Towers website here for more details.
Data reveals Manchester hotel prices have ALREADY surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates
Emily Sergeant
Manchester hotel prices have apparently already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates, some new data has revealed.
Of course, absolutely nothing is set in stone yet and we are still yet to receive any form of announcement.
But with rumours having been swirling for months now that Oasis will be touring again in 2027, and several videos shared on the band’s social media platforms this week also hinting at that, it’s been revealed that searches for ‘when are Oasis tickets going on sale?’ have soared by 5,000% in the last seven days alone.
After recent data has pointed towards soaring searches for tickets, the experts at SeatPick decided to analyse the average cost of accommodation in Manchester on the suspected concert nights in June 2027 to uncover if prices have surged along with the searches.
Data reveals that Manchester hotel prices have already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates / Credit: The Manc Group | Simon Emmett (Press Picture)
And lo and behold, it appears that they have.
The ticketing platform has revealed that hotel prices have surged by up to 462% during Oasis’ rumoured concert nights in Manchester.
The rumoured weekend date of 19 and 20 June has experienced the most noticeable price surge – with a two-star hotel costing an average of £216 for just one overnight stay.
The data also reveals that the rumoured finale on the 27 June has just a £95 difference between two-star hotels (£200) and five-star hotels (£295).
“Our analysis uncovered an enormous markup for local accommodation on nights that Oasis is rumoured to perform in Manchester,” explained Gilad Zilberman, who is the CEO at ticket platform SeatPick.
“Being aware of these accommodation costs and additional expenses can help fans plan and avoid being caught off guard by inflated prices on concert nights.
“To find the best deals on hotels, concertgoers should scan budget chains in the city or look slightly outside of the centre in hotspots served by local bus routes or regional trains, such as Salford and Trafford.
“Booking early might also be beneficial for fans dedicated to seeing the band perform.
“You can opt for free cancellation options, in case rumoured dates change, or you’re no longer able to attend.”
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Aldi confirms ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its 1,000+ stores across UK
Emily Sergeant
Aldi has announced that it’ll, once again, be closing the doors of all of its stores across the UK for 62 hours this year.
Christmas is always known to be one of the busiest periods of the year for the retail industry, and Boxing Day has a reputation for being the ultimate day for shopping deals and discounts in the UK – but this year, just like it has done on several years in the past, Aldi has made the decision to close all of its stores nationwide on this bank holiday.
The supermarket retailer says it wants to thank its colleagues ‘for all their hard work’ throughout the year by giving them some extra time to spend with their families.
This means that all Aldi stores will be closed on both 25 and 26 December.
That’s not all though, as stores will also be closed on New Year’s Day, and will reopen once again on Saturday 2 January 2027.
Aldi has announced a ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its UK stores / Credit: Aldi UK
Opening hours at different Aldi stores across the UK will vary in the lead-up to Christmas, so it’s important to check the times for your local store, but the retailer has confirmed that most branches will be operating extended hours to ‘ensure customers can stock up ahead of the big day’
In the interim period between Christmas and New Year, stores will reopen as usual on Sunday 27 through to Wednesday 30 December, with reduced hours also likely on Sunday and New Year’s Eve.
Speaking on the decision to shut up shop for a full 62-hour period this festive season, Rachel Geary, who is the Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “Christmas is a special time for our customers, but it is also one of the busiest periods of the year for our teams.
“Our colleagues work incredibly hard to ensure customers can pick up everything they need ahead of the big day.
“We never take that effort for granted. Closing our stores on Boxing Day is one way of saying thank you and giving colleagues a proper chance to rest, switch off and spend more time with the people closest to them.”
Emily Sergeant -
2nd April 2021 
