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Alton Towers is offering half-price entry to people with these names

If you have one of two names, you can get into Alton Towers for half price later this month.

Those who are named Molly or Lee, can claim their discounted tickets at the theme park, as well as the accolade of sharing their name with someone infamous from Staffordshire.

All the Mollys and Lees share their name with a witch from Burslem, in the county, and is the theme park's new dungeon ride leading lady.

The Alton Towers Dungeon (Alton Towers)

Variations on Molly include Molea, Moleah, Molee, Molei, Moleigh, Moley, Moli, Molie, Mollea, Molleah, Mollee, Mollei, Molleigh, Molley, Molli, Mollie.

Variations of the name Lee that will also be accepted include: Leigh, Lea, Leah, Lei, Ley.

The offer is running in conjunction with the Staffordshire Day celebrations.

On Saturday April 27 and Sunday April 28, people who have either of those names will be eligible for the cheap tickets.

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Those who want to claim their half-price tickets must bring valid ID with their full name to the Ticket Sales and Collection point and quote 'Molly Leigh'.

People who attend the theme park that weekend with also have the chance to get a range of freebies, including ice-cream, doughnuts and fast-track passes.

Alton Towers (PA)

The witch of Burslem, a local legend, is being honoured as she was renowned for being shunned by the local villagers and was accused of cursing the community.

After her death, locals claimed they were haunted by her 'restless' ghost.

She was then exhumed and had her pet raven thrown inside the coffin, before being re-buried in the opposite direction.

More than 300 years later, her story has been brought to life in the new Alton Towers Dungeon, a live actor-led experience, taking guests on a 'hilariously hideous' journey through history.

James Walker from Alton Towers Resort said: "We are proud to be located in the heart of Staffordshire and looking forward to celebrating Staffordshire Day again in a unique and fun way.

"The new Alton Towers Dungeon gave us a great opportunity to delve into the history of Staffordshire and it goes without say that the legend of Molly Leigh really struck a chord.

"We wanted to use the theme of Staffordshire Day to further highlight Molly’s story and do something memorable for our guests visiting over the celebratory weekend."

To claim half-price entrance to the theme park on Saturday April 27th and Sunday April 28th guests must bring along photo ID, with their full name, to the Ticket Sales and Collection point and quote ‘Molly Leigh’.

Full terms and conditions can be found here.

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