Alton Towers Resort Hotel, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
This impressive hotel set in the rolling Staffordshire countryside is the perfect setting for our ‘everything under one roof’ dance weekend. With all the facilities you would expect from a 4 star hotel, this fabulous quintessentially English hotel benefits from large modern comfortable en-suite bedrooms with flat screen TV’s, all set around a beautiful central courtyard with it’s own lake, fountain & countryside walks.
Donahey’s have exclusive use of the entire Alton Towers Resort Hotel for the whole weekend, the Alton Towers Theme Park will not open until later in March, or will the hotel feature it’s usual family entertainment – all hotel guests will be part of our exclusive adults only Dancing With The Stars weekend.
Dancing With The Stars Weekends at Alton Towers Resort Hotel
Friday 6th – Sunday 8th March 2026
Alton Towers Resort Hotel,
Staffordshire
Don’t miss out – over half the rooms already booked!
⭐ Join your favourite Stars of Strictly Come Dancing, British Ballroom Champions, Argentine Tango Stars plus fabulous live music from The Tony Greenwood Big Band.⭐
View our event on the offical Alton Towers Resort Hotel website here
www.altontowers.com/book-my-trip/short-breaks/dancing-with-the-stars-weekend
Alton Towers Resort Hotel Ballrooms – 360 tours
Alton Towers Resort Hotel Photo’s
Alton Towers Resort Hotel Tour
Alton Towers Resort Hotel Features
- 155 large non-smoking modern comfortable en-suite bedrooms.
- The Stateroom & Emperor’s Ballroom
- Central courtyard, lounges, lake & fountain.
- Free car parking for all guests
- Secret Garden Restaurant
- Splash Landings Water park
- Upgrade to one of 20 exclusively themed bedrooms – Choose from The Chocolate Room, Arabian Night’s, Dreamy Den, Hidden Hideaway, Celebration, Sleepover, Ice Age & more…
Tour the hotels themed rooms here;
The Alton Towers Theme Park will not open until later in March, nor will the hotel feature it’s usual family entertainment – all hotel guests will be part of our exclusive adults only Dancing With The Stars weekend.
View our event on the offical Alton Towers Resort Hotel website here
www.altontowers.com/book-my-trip/short-breaks/dancing-with-the-stars-weekend
By it’s nature, all Alton Towers Resort Hotel bedrooms are spacious family sized and have a double bed. Twin rooms are usually made up of a double bed along with a single divan or comfortable adult sized bunk. Larger triple rooms usually sleep 4 or 5 and are made up of a double bed along with two single divans or two comfortable adult sized bunks.
Alton Towers Guest Reviews & Recommendations
Christine Evans
Couldn’t recommend this weekend highly enough. Fantastic entertainment & well organised. Can’t wait for next year!!
Justine Simpson
Such an amazing weekend..... if you love dancing you would definitely love to dance with the stars and see the fabulous shows up close and personal. Thanks to Paul and the team for all their hard work in making these weekends such a success.
Roger N
The Donaheys weekend was just outstanding.
The planning, in advance was spot on we were always kept up to date
Alton Towers venue was excellent for rooms , food and hospitality. Great staff
The dancing workshops were so good, they understood the need to.get the dancesteps across in a fun and memorable way. All the tutors were patient and clear with wonderful stories. Fun throughout.
The stars were just so natural and gave us wonderful anecdotes. Watching them dance was breathtaking. I now understand the full physical exertion they expend!!!!
Donaheys staff were so helpful, smiling, guiding and chatting too. Always on hand. It was without doubt an exceptional weekend so much fun and planned to perfection.
Massive thanks from both of us. We have already booked for next year 🤗👏
The planning, in advance was spot on we were always kept up to date
Alton Towers venue was excellent for rooms , food and hospitality. Great staff
The dancing workshops were so good, they understood the need to.get the dancesteps across in a fun and memorable way. All the tutors were patient and clear with wonderful stories. Fun throughout.
The stars were just so natural and gave us wonderful anecdotes. Watching them dance was breathtaking. I now understand the full physical exertion they expend!!!!
Donaheys staff were so helpful, smiling, guiding and chatting too. Always on hand. It was without doubt an exceptional weekend so much fun and planned to perfection.
Massive thanks from both of us. We have already booked for next year 🤗👏
Brian Neary
First time at a Donaheys weekend and first ever time on a dance floor. The workshops were perfect for my beginner level and the evening showcases were completely mind blowing. Everybody was there for the same reasons which made for a great friendly time. Loved it so much we are going to get dance lessons and have already booked for 2026.
John Wilkinson
A very professional and well organised weekend of fun, friendship and of course learning to dance! Venue, accommodation and food was first class and the hotel staff and Donaheys team were all helpful and friendly. The Professionals were ALL wonderful, personable and fun and there show case dances were simply amazing! FABULOUS weekend all round and we will be back! Lesley & John
Trish Robertson
Our 3rd year with Donaheys Dancing with the stars, thank you for a fabulous weekend filled with fun and laughter- next year booked.
Mike Lowe
My Wife and I have just attended our first Donahey’s experience at Alton Towers and booked again for 2026. We've attended Latin and Ballroom dance classes for three years and now dance every month socially.
We chose the experienced level workshops which on reflection was the right decision. Having only had one dance teacher until now it was quite a change for us and initially a bit overwhelming. But experience over the weekend put that in perspective. Yes, the workshops were quite intensive but if you see them as a starting point which you can then continue with by purchasing the videos it relaxed how we felt about them. We’ve now a huge amount of material we can start to practice and include.
Surrounding the workshops were the social dancing and showcases. Combined with the near all inclusive hotel experience (lunch not provided) it was very good value.
I help event manage a large event with a small team and know what’s involved before during and after. The hours are long and requires a lot of physical and mental energy. The Donahey’s team really work hard and do their best to help, be friendly and enthuse. I know part of this is because they are passionate about dancing, many of them are teachers as well. This comes across with the professionals who know they are on home turf, and many have come back year after year
Coming for the first time was an intensive experience but we were helped by the team and supported by those who had come many times. By the Sunday close we were convinced we wanted to come back. On further reflection, single handedly it has taken dancing from a hobby to a passion.
Life changing stuff.
We chose the experienced level workshops which on reflection was the right decision. Having only had one dance teacher until now it was quite a change for us and initially a bit overwhelming. But experience over the weekend put that in perspective. Yes, the workshops were quite intensive but if you see them as a starting point which you can then continue with by purchasing the videos it relaxed how we felt about them. We’ve now a huge amount of material we can start to practice and include.
Surrounding the workshops were the social dancing and showcases. Combined with the near all inclusive hotel experience (lunch not provided) it was very good value.
I help event manage a large event with a small team and know what’s involved before during and after. The hours are long and requires a lot of physical and mental energy. The Donahey’s team really work hard and do their best to help, be friendly and enthuse. I know part of this is because they are passionate about dancing, many of them are teachers as well. This comes across with the professionals who know they are on home turf, and many have come back year after year
Coming for the first time was an intensive experience but we were helped by the team and supported by those who had come many times. By the Sunday close we were convinced we wanted to come back. On further reflection, single handedly it has taken dancing from a hobby to a passion.
Life changing stuff.
Julie Lightfoot
This was our first Donaheys Dancing with The Stars Weekend Experience. We are so glad that we booked the weekend. It was amazing to have dance lessons from our favourite Strictly stars and other brilliant professionals. The showcase events were fantastic too. During the weekend, we caught up with friends who have been attending for many years, who had recommended the weekend breaks to us. We are really pleased that they did! We would like to take this opportunity to thank Paul and his team for the excellent organisation and hard work they put into arranging and delivering these amazing weekends.
Karen & Mike Read
We had a fantastic weekend at the Alton Towers, Donaheys Dancing with the Stars. We enjoyed all the workshops and the showcases were spectacular. Everything is very well run (and there's a lot to fit in if you attend everything!). The friendly and helpful Donaheys crew add to the experience and the hotel staff were also great. Spent the whole weekend smiling and laughing.
Sharon Reed
Just back from our second year and the dancing weekend just gets better. All the Donahays staff are always on hand and are so friendly. The workshops are brilliant and it is so much fun learning (and trying to remember!!) the routines. The Strictly stars are amazing to learn from and their showcases are so impressive. I would highly recommend booking whatever your level of dancing skill maybe, there is definitely something for everyone.
Sharon & Kay
Sharon & Kay
Angela Mason
Really loved our first weekend with you. The Donaheys team were very helpful and friendly and everything was so well organised! The shows were fantastic and all the lessons were very good too. We have booked for next year and look forward to seeing you all again. Many Thanks Angela and Gary Mason
Christine Roberts
This was the first time my friend and I had attended Dancing with the Stars, we were in the beginners class. The lessons were very supportive and enjoyable. We thoroughly enjoyed both of the evenings and the stars showcases were fantastic.
Alton Towers Hotel was a great location, having the hotel closed to others meant the hotel were able to fully accommodate our party, which they did very well.
We enjoyed the weekend so much we booked for 2025whilst there, in the improvers class,
We cannot recommend the weekend enough .
Alton Towers Hotel was a great location, having the hotel closed to others meant the hotel were able to fully accommodate our party, which they did very well.
We enjoyed the weekend so much we booked for 2025whilst there, in the improvers class,
We cannot recommend the weekend enough .
Richie Mattinson
First time attending and going again!!
The professionalism of all the Donahey’s team was first class.
This was a Christmas present for my lady whom oozes strictly, sparkles and dance..I was apprehensive that it would be all that she wanted.
There's no superlative to explain the excitement from giving the gift on Christmas day to arriving at this weekend at alton towers and the amazing weekend that ensued.
I was concerned that the attendees whom had been before would possibly look down at the non dancers but the whole experience was so RELAXED.
As for the pro dancers and other tuition is nothing was too much trouble and
all I can say is..
I take my hat off and thank you for a FANTASTIC weekend 💃🕺❤️
The professionalism of all the Donahey’s team was first class.
This was a Christmas present for my lady whom oozes strictly, sparkles and dance..I was apprehensive that it would be all that she wanted.
There's no superlative to explain the excitement from giving the gift on Christmas day to arriving at this weekend at alton towers and the amazing weekend that ensued.
I was concerned that the attendees whom had been before would possibly look down at the non dancers but the whole experience was so RELAXED.
As for the pro dancers and other tuition is nothing was too much trouble and
all I can say is..
I take my hat off and thank you for a FANTASTIC weekend 💃🕺❤️
Philippa McCoy
Another fantastic dance weekend at Alton Towers!!! Amazing showcases, excellent lessons, hotel and food - and not forgetting the Donahey’s team - so friendly and helpful. I highly recommended this experience, it’s guaranteed to make you smile! Oh and Tony Greenwood’s big bandl!!! Fab-u-lous!!!! 🥰
Grace Kentish
Fantastic weekend from start to finish. It was really well organized and we had a brilliant time. The Donaheys team were lovely. The hotel was great and the Strictly Stars and all the other dancers were so lovely. We were absolute beginners but that didn't spoil the fun. Thank you we would love to come back!
Sharon
Wow what an absolutely fabulous weekend from start to finish, from amazing strictly stats teaching classes, the outstanding shows and all round organisation of such a fun filled,, feel good weekend Thankyou, booked for next year already 💕
Samantha O'Connell
Just back from my first Dancing with the stars 🌟 weekend and l can't wait to return. Deirdre & I had an amazing time learning from the pros & the showcases at night were magical. Such a lovely friendly atmosphere from all the Donagheys crew. The staff from Shirley, Paul, Amy, Cheryl, Tracey etc.. (cannot name everyone) were exceptional in ensuring all our needs were met. Highly recommend a weekend of dance, laughter & wonderful entertainment 😀
Samantha
Samantha
Roger Lammas
Fabulous weekend, very well run and organised, stars were excellent very involve and integral part of the weekend. Workshops were intense and enjoyable we learnt a lot to go home with. Stars Showcases we’re out of this world. Donaheys team were fabulous though weekend although intense ran like clockwork. Hotel great, food great, can’t wait till next year, already booked.
Dee
Fabulous weekend with Donahey’s in Alton towers ! Our first time but it was all we hoped for and more. The lessons with the stars are great & suitable for all levels. The black tie evening with the orchestra was just magical!
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The whole weekend is so professionally organised & runs like clockwork ! So so enjoyable, we met some lovely people.
We have booked our places for next year 😍 💃🏾
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The whole weekend is so professionally organised & runs like clockwork ! So so enjoyable, we met some lovely people.
We have booked our places for next year 😍 💃🏾
paul nathanail
Immersion therapy at its best - 48 hours of exercise (mental and physical) pushing the boundaries of what I thought I could dance, spell bound at close-up views of top of the class dancers relishing their craft and their audience and all in the company of my favourite (actually my only) dance (and life and work) partner. Thank you for an amazing weekend.
Tony Dyson
This was our 7th Donaheys weekend and the 6th at the Alton Towers resort.
It gets better and better.
Easier check in this year. Room has been updated recently.
Alton Towers staff very professional on check in and in the restaurant. Check out was seamless, just dropping off the room keys.
Car park better marked out.
Food in the restaurant could have been better. Ran out of clean crockery a couple of times (quickly resolved). Desserts could be better (less chocolate based, more gluten free options)
7 dance classes over Friday, Saturday and Sunday, in 2 ballrooms with the large ballroom having a truly excellent floor.
3 shows (2 evening and 1 on Sunday lunch). You’re up close and personal with some excellent dancers showcasing their shows in many cases (which you’ll pay good money to see in theatres).
Donaheys have also taken on feedback from previous years around the format of the evening dances as well.
So hats off to all involved.
Already booked for next year.
It gets better and better.
Easier check in this year. Room has been updated recently.
Alton Towers staff very professional on check in and in the restaurant. Check out was seamless, just dropping off the room keys.
Car park better marked out.
Food in the restaurant could have been better. Ran out of clean crockery a couple of times (quickly resolved). Desserts could be better (less chocolate based, more gluten free options)
7 dance classes over Friday, Saturday and Sunday, in 2 ballrooms with the large ballroom having a truly excellent floor.
3 shows (2 evening and 1 on Sunday lunch). You’re up close and personal with some excellent dancers showcasing their shows in many cases (which you’ll pay good money to see in theatres).
Donaheys have also taken on feedback from previous years around the format of the evening dances as well.
So hats off to all involved.
Already booked for next year.
Martyn Davies
Had a great weekend. Was fun to meet the stars and the dance routines we learned pushed my boundaries nicely. Have booked again for next year.
David Jensen
Such an incredible positive experience. The dance lessons were entertaining and informative, and the showcases were exceptional. To see professional dancers close up is exhilarating. Big shout to the helpful and friendly Donaheys team. Anyone thinking of attending a weekend needs to get it booked now! It’s a massively 10 from me.
David Allsop
Totally brilliant experience. The best dancers , in the best location. Organisation faultless
Lindsey Cockerill
We have just returned from a fabulous weekend at Alton Towers, from the Donaheys Dancing With The Stars and we loved it. We have never been to a weekend of dancing before and are complete beginners at Ballroom and Latin, but we decided to give it a try. We went as a couple but we were put on a table with other complete beginners and we all got on so well we did all the classes together. The classes themselves were fabulous and easy to followe, with Stars like Kai and Nadiya teaching as well as Janette and Aliaz and Lauren with Gio man. This really makes the weekend special to learn from these guys and of course Mr Tony Bennett who was awesome teaching the Rumba and also a fabulous couple teaching the Argentine Tango which ended up being my favourite. The black tie dance on the Saturday was wonderful and the 15 piece band was great. Whether a beginner or an expert, the weekend is a definate and we would highly recommend it.
Denise Grist
We travelled from SW France for our first time experience with Donaheys Dancing With The Stars weekend. It was a 50th wedding anniversary gift from our children. We had the most wonderful time. The whole weekend was very well organised from arrival until our departure. All the staff were helpful and friendly and the accommodation comfortable. Masses of dance opportunities for all levels and abilities.The professional Strictly dance teachers were fabulous during the tuition and in their show dances. The 16 piece band with vocals were great. A super opportunity to learn new routines and make new friends. We would highly recommend and hope to see you all again in the future. Andrew and Denise Grist.
Kelly Rudge
Loved every second of my second year with dancing with the stars. It’s a unique experience that you can’t get anywhere else. Well worth every penny spent.
Robert Blackshaw
First time at Donaheys. Had a wonderful experience. Close up and personal with the strictly professionals.
Fantastic workshops and brilliant show dances.
Already booked for 2024 👍🏼
Fantastic workshops and brilliant show dances.
Already booked for 2024 👍🏼
Fred Ballard
The weekend was well organised at Alton Towers Resort Hotel, with access to two ballrooms and a plethora of varied dance workshops and spectacular showcases from Strictly Come Dancing professionals. The meticulous Donahey’s team makes the weekend seamless. Highly recommended.
Julie Fox
This is our first weekend away with Donahey's. We stayed at the Alton Towers resort and had the best time. The team were helpful and accomodating. The lessons were great and the teachers were patient and understanding of us being new to dancing. It was relaxed and fun and in the evening it felt okay to get on the dancefloor and know that it doesn't matter what your ability is, everyone was included. The strictly stars and guests were fantastic and the live band brought it all to life. It was a magical and fantastic experience, from start to end. Can't recommend it enough, all ages, all abilities. See you next year 😊
Julie Sears
Another fabulous dancing with the stars weekend. Paul and the whole team are amazing, kind, courteous and helpful.
We had lots of wonderful workshops including from the stars of strictly and competitive dancers. The evening showcases were out of this world and it was great to dance again. We've already booked our next one and can't wait. Thanks so much Donaheys. Highly recommended xx
We had lots of wonderful workshops including from the stars of strictly and competitive dancers. The evening showcases were out of this world and it was great to dance again. We've already booked our next one and can't wait. Thanks so much Donaheys. Highly recommended xx
Anita Wallace
Always wanted to see the professional dancers of strictly and decided to book the weekend with a very reluctant husband. I cannot thank Donaheys enough for the most fabulous weekend. Although we both don't dance managed to laugh trying to learn. Thanks to Erin, Anton, Aljaz, Janette, Gorka and Karen for the fun and patience we are coming next year.
graham dowley
Donaheys weekends are amazing! The team are so welcoming, helpful, fun and professional. The weekend is packed full and extremely good value for money. There is just no question that we book again before we leave for the next year! Thank you all for another brilliant weekend. Lisa & Graham
paul griffiths
A truly wonderful weekend. Dance lessons with the professional dancers a true delight. The shows and professional attention to detail a tribute to Donnahey’s organisational abilities. We wined, dined, danced and made some incredible new friends. So no hesitation in recommending these events so much so we have already booked for next year.
Tracy Evans
What a stunning weekend of dance! After two years away Donaheys Dancing with the Stars Weekends were back and how! As always the Donahey's weekend at Alton Towers was so professionally organised with Strictly dance stars doing master classes and amazing shows. We all had the opportunity to dance in the superb ballroom and to live music. Thoroughly recommended and we'll definitely be back next year.
Kim Chapman
Pasquale Di Nardi
Stuart Ashworth
Anthoney Strowger
Katie Bostock
Sam Ramsey
Just back from what was the most incredible weekend. My face aches from smiling. The event Donahey’s lay on for their guests is second to none. I agree initially the amount sounds like a lot of money but boy is it worth it. The dance lessons are fun and informative. The strictly pro’s treat you like friends. The Friday night dancing was amazing and Saturday night was just outstanding. The showcases from the pro’s will blow your mind. Honestly the best weekend I have ever had (except my wedding weekend). Only criticism for us was the hotel standard(Alton Towers) wasn’t great and food not the best but it in no way took away the weekend enjoyment. I have booked for Celtic Manor next year and am already excited. Massive thank you to Paul, Amy, Shirley and Team for all the fun and looking after us ❤️ also met some amazing people
John Bruce
Wendy Ryder
My mum and I attended the Alton towers weekend for the first time and immediately booked back up for next year! It was amazing and felt a real privilege to be able to have lessons from the strictly pros and the other wonderful dance teachers. The showcases were absolutely fabulous. All in all, very well organised and such a special treat, would highly recommend
Chanelle Finch
Trevor Cooke
The Donahey's Dancing With The Stars Weekends are Fab-U-Lous.
The organisation is second to none, every little detail has been thought of and the Donahey's staff do everything to make your weekend enjoyable.
Seven hours of dance workshops with Top Class teachers (including the Strictly Stars). Plenty of time to practise and then Dancing through the night in the Stateroom Ballroom.
The Show Dances from The Strictly Stars and the other Professionals are worth it on their own.
We've already booked next year and looking forward to it
Trevor & Brenda
The organisation is second to none, every little detail has been thought of and the Donahey's staff do everything to make your weekend enjoyable.
Seven hours of dance workshops with Top Class teachers (including the Strictly Stars). Plenty of time to practise and then Dancing through the night in the Stateroom Ballroom.
The Show Dances from The Strictly Stars and the other Professionals are worth it on their own.
We've already booked next year and looking forward to it
Trevor & Brenda
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