Fairytale-inspired tree houses in store at Alton Towers

Thrill-seekers looking for their happily ever after could soon sleep in fairytale-inspired tree houses as part of Alton Towers' expansion.

The resort in Staffordshire is applying to build 10 luxury tree houses and 61 "unique" holiday lodges as part of efforts to increase its foothold in the short-break holiday market, park bosses said.

Each tree house will sleep up to eight people who can then unwind in a hot tub on the room's outdoor terrace.

An artist's impression depicting how the wooden buildings might look has been released alongside the planning application, showing some of the tree houses sporting turret-like roofs.

The application will now be determined by planners at Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.