Drayton Manor Theme Park

I went to DM with my family. We were so excited! We were not disappointed. The big thriller rides had very short queues. Apocalypse had no queue and all and therefore I went on it 3 times… in a row!!! I didn’t know I had it in me. I was so scared going up the ride, the fall was immense. I recommend you all give it a go. There was a VERY long queue for the mild rollercoaster ride with the Red Indian on it. It wasn’t worth the wait at all. Wasted time, but it wasn’t too bad as we made up for it on the big rides as the queues were short. We didn’t eat there… we did the Indian thing and packed a massive lunch, so we ate at our cars. The staff were really helpful and the toilets were clean. Couldn’t ask for anything more. We bought our tickets online and so it was approx. £20 as opposed to a whopping £36 at the door!

Drayton Manor has always been great, well worth a visit to the impressive rides — a lot closer to home for Brummies than Alton Towers, that’s for sure! The 110 bus takes you there from Birmingham/​Sutton,

This is a great day out for the Children and Fireworks are amazing in November.

great day out for young and old everything in one place, easy to get there plenty of parking. fantastic rides

great day out for all, thomas land is fab for the young ones and you can onthe rides too, the zoo, entertainments, adult rides, lake etc the list goes on.
its advisable to pack a picnic as always food and drink etc is pricey especially if there is a group or family going.
the best way of paying for it as well is through the tesco clubcard deals it’s a fraction of the price, especially if it’s a day out to Thomas Land who wants to pay full price adlult entry to meet the fat controller… they also do special xmas events etc definitlet worth the trip x

Great day out for the kids and even adults, price can be expensive, but some good vouchers online so look around, sometimes all rides arnt working like the day this year we went. If you want to save bit of money take lunch as you can go back to car at anytime. as food prices could be expensive.
It is a good day out, see some pics and more details on my site at

Not the biggest or best theme park around, but a decent short day out.
About 6 ‘big’ rides and quite a few other ‘go on once’ types. Also storm force 10 will get you very very wet :)
Fairly cheap at £21 online for an adult, well organised parking and food not too expensive, also photos only a fiver now.

As theme parks the world over stand, Drayton Manor is a solid choice. It is definitely a local theme park, but with enough action and adventure to please all ye swashbucklers!
Tickets aren’t cheap, but they aren’t astronomical either — £28 is a full price adult’s tickets. If you do one of their Family Saver Deals, you’ll probably only end up paying £22, which, for a full day of fun, including lions, tigers and bears, oh my! is probably worth it.
Drayton Manor has all the theme park staples — large log cabin-​style water ride, upside down ferris wheel, twisty turny sick-​making huge roller coaster, etc.
But then it all gets interesting. Firstly, for kids (and adults — you know you loved Thomas as a child) there’s Thomas Land, full of all sorts of Thomas the Tank Engine themed rides, attractions and fun. The Fat Controller can be seen walking around, looking at his pocket watch and taking photos with kids.
Then there’s the zoo (that was the lions, tigers and bears, oh MY! bit, in case you didn’t get it), full of the aforementioned animals, and loads more. Whether you agree with zoos or not, this is a pretty good one, and has a unique collection of worldwide animals.
At the Discovery Centre, there are talks on wildlife and ecology and a man playing round with a boa constricter, which kids absolutely adore. All the talks I’ve heard have been informative but really fun and accessible for kids.
During Christmas, Drayton Manor really lay on the charm, with old Victorian Christmas villages, ice skating, Christmas-​themed shows and food, and a sparkling winter wonderland of snow and millions of fairy lights. It’s truly magical.

Drayton manor is a nice theme park, there is something for all the family.
There is ample parking, food areas and photo opportunities.
Drayton manor does not compare well to larger parks such as Alton Towers due to size and number of rides.

Drayton Manor is one of the worst theme park in Britain. It is a bit of a kids’ theme park with roller-​coaster ride like ‘Thomas the tank engine’ in the Draytons’ Manor zoo part but there are some good rides, although you have to wait about 3 hours just to get on one ride, they aren’t well themed either.
The prices for everything is expensive for an example is the entrance of the Theme Park.
Some of the staff are unfriendly and even rood, though others are OK.
The park is quite untidy as there don’t seem to be much bins, so there is litter around.

We’re a little spoiled for theme parks in the midlands, with having both Alton Towers and Drayton Manor close by! And although Alton Towers would be first choice for a lot of people, Drayton Manor has many advantages.
It’s a great day out for all the family there are more rides and attractions to keep the children amused than at Alton Towers, and the entry price is much cheaper. There are quite a few bigger rides for the thrillseekers as well, including Shockwave, a stand-​up rollercoaster!
The zoo is pretty impressive too, and last time I went we were just in time to see an amazing display with the birds of prey there were eagles and owls flying about all over the place! It was lovely to be able to see the animals so close up.
Definitely a good value day out for the whole family.

This is a nice sized theme park. It has plenty of rides but isn’t so large you can’t get round in a day. We went midweek so it was quiet but I an see there being long queues at weekends. There are rids suitable for everyone including adults and kids and also a nice zoo and animal petting place. The food is expensive but no more than other theme parks.

I love this place especially when they have firework shows near october november. Prices are expensive but well worth it.
Its a really nice place to go with the family. they have a zoo aswell.
If you know any child who loves thomas the tank engine its a must they have a whole area devoted to thomas!
They have really big rides and little rides. Something for everyone.
They have a really good drink offer of big bottle and you pay like 5 pound for it and can get it filled as many times as you like.
Food is mainly chips hot dogs. have really long ques though but it is what you would expect.

perfect place for families of all ages. prices have gone up in the last few years but its understandbale qwhen you see what they have to offer.
the zoo is a must see and i reccommend the shockwave!

Drayton Manor is a theme park based in Staffordshire and really has attraction that will appeal to everyone. I haven’t been to Drayton Manor for years and it was like a distant memory from my childhood. Booking online was really very simple and cost £23, which I consider at decent price considering the amount of attractions they have. I don’t know if the price is different at the gate though.
Right, the park itself. I love the big thrill rides so always do them first. My three top rides are; the Apocalypse, a stand up tower drop ride (there is a sit down option as well) it takes a few minutes to reach the top but seconds to get back down again, awesome. The ride tilts you forward slightly to improve the experience. Secondly the Maelstrom, which is a big swing ride that is very cool. My favourite of the thrill rides is Storm Force 10, my friends and I sat on the back seat and when it forces you backwards you get soaked, brilliant fun though! On a separate note, there is also a carousel, how old school is that!
For the children there is Thomas Land, which I’m not an expert on but seems to get great reviews with the children. There is also a zoo which provides a great interlude from the thrill rides, especially if you need to dry off from Storm Force 10. There is a wide range of animals, loving the monkey by the way, to keep everyone amused.
Overall Drayton Manor is a great day out that the whole family can really enjoy, there is also quite a lot and I would argue it is not an expensive day when there is so much on offer. Food at the park is pretty good, I know I’ll definitely be going back.

Great theme park, with a great selection of rides for young and old.
Recent addition is Thomasland, which is great for those with younger children.

A great day out for the whole family with rides for younger children too! plenty of souveneir shops and places to get food. I reccomend maelstrom and g-​force! storm force 10 always seems to have the biggest queues so i wait until the last half hour where there is not really much queue!

nahhh i love this place! :D
my fav ride is the first 1 u see wen u first walk in, cant remember wot its called but its the big round swing thing and makes every1 b sick: L
meeeee looovvvvvvveeeeeee!

I love this place, there are so many rides to go on & the price are reasonable.
They are have many rides such as bounce, stormforce 10, shockwave (which is scary, but great!!)
For a great family day out this is the place to go!

This is a place that very much reminds me of my childhood — or mispent youth as some would put it — when we used to sneak in for free and chat up the male staff to get extra rides… Anyway now for the serious stuff Drayton Manor Park and Zoo has been around in various forms for around 100 yrs and is steeped in history. It started off as a private house (which is still there) with beautiful gardens and grounds which they decided to open to the public. Over the time that has elapsed since it has grown into one of the best theme parks in the Uk (in my opinion).
Prices are steep (£22 an adult, £19 a child, free for under 4s) — but comparable with similar alternatives like Alton Towers. You can get a reduced family of four ticket for £70 though. There is plenty to do whatever your age and you can have a really good day even if you are not into the large-​scale rides. I have to say not the best place to go if raining though — there is not that much that is undercover.
The Zoo is worth dedicating a good couple of hours too. Well laid out, with an excellent gift shop and a particularly good reptile house I feel.
The dedicated kids are has just had a bucket-​load of money spent on it and is now revamped with ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ theme. Even if you are taking young children they will enjoy this area plus the zoo, boats, amusement arcade, and park areas. Oh, and they do have kids theatre, circus, pantomime and other events also.
For the adults there are numerous adrenaline rides which they add to quite frequently, a pub, plus another bar and plenty of green leafy places to sit and just chill if the weather suits.
Catering — wise its again expensive — as always at these places but there are several options and the food has always been of decent quality in my experience. Mainly the food is of the burger, hot dog and chips variety. The large waffle cones they make are recommended if you are an ice-​cream lover like me.
The Park also has evening events which are viewable on its website, and has a function room available for hire. good for weddings and parties. I have attended a couple of amateur boxing nights at the ‘Manor’ and found them to be really enjoyable (although I have to say the accompanying meal only scored a 2 or a 3).