Drayton Manor Theme Park is home to a variety of exciting rides and attractions. It is a fantastic day out for all of the family with roller coasters, a 15-acre zoo and Thomas Land. The Theme Park Resort and Zoo are located on the grounds of the former Drayton Manor stately home at Drayton Bassett in Staffordshire.
Drayton Manor Theme Park
Drayton Manor Theme Park covers 280 acres and hosts approximately 1.5 million guests each year. There is a wide selection of rides on offer at the theme park including Shockwave, a stand-up roller coaster and Thor an exhilarating family thrill ride. Drayton Manor is also home to Thomas Land which draws inspiration from Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends.
Thomas Land
For a fun-filled Thomas and Friends day out, visit Thomas Land at Drayton Manor. The unique multi-million-pound children’s theme park is set in 6,000 square metres of beautiful parkland. This section of the theme park promises fun and adventure for the young and young at heart, boasting over twenty wonderful Thomas-themed rides and attractions. In addition to the rides, there is also a spectacular indoor play area and a special shop filled with fantastic Thomas & Friends merchandise.
Take a ride on Thomas or go for a wild adventure on the Troublesome Trucks Runaway Roller Coaster. Thomas Land is packed full of exciting rides and attractions. With excellent theming, each ride features one of Thomas’ friends, like Bertie Bus and Jeremy Jet, who are just waiting to share an adventure with you. From gentle rides for theme park first-timers to more adventurous ones for older Thomas fans, there’s certainly something for everyone.
Vikings
Enjoy the exhilarating rides and attractions inspired by ancient gods and legends in the Vikings section of the Theme Park. Are you brave enough to board Thor where you will experience the ultimate weightless sensation? For the ultimate family thrills, take a ride on Loki, even spectators will be left mesmerised.
Little explorers can learn how to ride an ancient mythical horse and the entire family will love the Jormungandr which takes you on an epic voyage through Vikings onboard a rollercoaster.
Adventure Cove
The Adventure Cove section of the park features a vibrant maritime theme, and a bright and colourful coastal feel, with barrels, boats and steering wheels aplenty.
The whole family will enjoy the nautical-themed zone, with fun add-ons to some of the park’s most-loved family favourites, and a selection of new rides and attractions which include River Rapids, Wave Swinger and Tidal Towers.
Drayton Manor Zoo
Drayton Manor Zoo is home to over 500 animals, including endangered species. Explore the fascinating world of wild animals from across the Continents, including numerous rare and endangered species. Drayton Manor Zoo is actively involved in breeding and conservation, with a unique Discovery Centre providing hands-on learning displays about the animals and their environment.
Some of the animals you can view at Drayton Manor Zoo include.
* Birds of Prey
* Big Cats
* Meerkats
* Parrots and Other Birds
* Primates
* Reptiles
* Arachnids and Insects
Drayton Manor Hotel
Located adjacent to the Theme Park is the Drayton Manor Hotel, a 4-star hotel set on 280 acres. The Drayton Manor Hotel offers a range of room types to suit all your requirements. Rooms include spacious executive rooms, interconnecting family rooms, majestic Presidential rooms, and the popular Thomas & Friends themed rooms.
All rooms include luxurious large beds, LCD flat-screen televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, hairdryers and en-suite bathrooms, as well as Full English and continental breakfasts.
Travelling to Drayton Manor
Drayton Manor is located in Drayton Bassett, a 10-minute drive from the town of Tamworth. There are a number of ways you can get to the attraction and there is also lots of accommodation available in the nearby town of Tamworth. If you want to do other activities in the area then the city of Birmingham is only 30 minutes away.
Travelling by Train
The nearest train station is Tamworth (approximately 3 miles away). Search for your train tickets using Raileasy.
Staying at Drayton Manor
Drayton Manor has an on-site hotel, which offers stay and play packages. They also have their own Camping and Caravan site which is operated by the Camping and Caravanning Club. The Travelodge in Tamworth is only a 10 minute drive away. The hotel offers free parking and is across the road from Tamworth town centre, with great value rooms, we have stayed here a number of times and would highly recommend it for visiting Drayton Manor. Try Hotels.com who have a wide selection of hotels to choose from.
If you want to spend more time in the area and like self-catering then Snaptrip offer a wide range of properties at great value prices.
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