Drayton Manor and Thomas Land Tickets

Where is Drayton Manor theme park?

Drayton Manor opening times in 2010

The season at Drayton Manor runs from 20th March until 31st October 2010.

Rides are available from 10:30am until a minimum of 5:00pm - sometimes later.

Planned closures

Drayton Manor will be closed on the following days:

• 20th, 21st, 27th and 28th September 2010
• 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th October 2010

Postcode of Drayton Manor for Sat Nav

If you're planning your journey to Drayton Manor using Sat Nav then the post code you'll need is B78 3SA.

Parking at Drayton Manor

There is plenty of free car parking on site

Drayton Manor theme park and Zoo

Drayton Manor used to be the home of Robert Peel (who was Prime Minister not once but twice, fact fans!). It's not known if Peel was a big fan of white knuckle thrill rides, zoos and Thomas the Tank Engine but seeing as his former home is now Drayton Manor Theme Park we are forced to assume he would have been, had he been given the chance.

Yes, where previously there was a manor house there now stands a massive amusement and theme park hosting some of the most exciting and thrillingest (is that a word?) rides in Europe. From humble beginnings as a regular park in 1949, Drayton Manor theme park has grown and now offers something for everyone; determined thrill-seekers (Apocalypse and Shockwave anyone?); family friendly fun (Excalibur and the Pirate Adventure are perfect for the younger riders); to animal lovers (a zoo with over 100 species!).

We'd like to think that Robert Peel, the previously-mentioned former Prime Minister of Great Britain, would appreciate what's happened to his former home but if he wasn't convinced then a quick go on G-Force would almost certainly change his mind.

Print and Go Drayton Manor tickets

Beat the queues with Buyagift's amazing Print N Go tickets for Drayton Manor! Once you've placed your order you'll be able to print a voucher valid for entry to Drayton Manor theme park. Take the voucher along with you and just scan in when you arrive and you can waltz right past the queue to get in!

NB: You will need access to a printer to use this option!

Thomas Land at Drayton Manor

Visit Thomas and his friends at their new home in Thomas Land. You'll be able to meet and interact with your favourite characters from the stories like never before. Set in beautiful countryside, Thomas Land offers plenty of fun and adventure for the young (and the young at heart!). With twelve amazing rides and an indoor play area, you'll never be stuck for something to do!

Thomas Land tickets

Entry to Thomas Land is included with your Drayton Manor theme park tickets

Drayton Manor Theme Park and Zoo facts

• Stormforce 10 was launched at Drayton Manor in association with the RNLI and is (probably) the world's first charitable ride.
• Riders on the G-Force experience an equivalent of up to 4.3 times normal gravity. To put this in context, Space Shuttle astronauts generally experience up to 3 times normal gravity during a lauch.
• You can choose to either stand up or sit down when riding the (entirely appropriately named) Apocalypse. Drayton Manor is the only place to have a ride where you get the choice. The people who stand are tilted forward slightly - for added scream value! Those who sit have to dangle their legs helplessly as they wait for the Big Drop!
• Shockwave is Europe's only stand up roller coaster.
• The real name of the Fat Controller from the Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends stories is Sir Topham Hatt. You can meet Sir Hatt in person in Thomas Land at Drayton Manor Park. He has a very fine hat.
• The zoo at Drayton Manor hosts over 100 species.
• When Drayton Manor first opened in 1949 it was just a regular park with some nice tea rooms, a few boat rides and a pets corner. It's now a 280 acre site that welcomes over a million thrill seekers each year.