Drayton Manor - England
Drayton Manor is an incredible theme park located in Staffordshire. It offers a wide range of thrilling rides and attractions for visitors of all ages.
One of the main highlights of Drayton Manor is its collection of exhilarating roller coasters. From the heart-pounding speeds of Shockwave to the twists and turns of G-Force, adrenaline junkies are in for a treat.
For those seeking a more relaxed experience, Drayton Manor also boasts beautiful gardens and peaceful areas to explore. Take a leisurely stroll through the park's stunning landscapes or enjoy a picnic surrounded by nature.
In addition to the rides and scenery, Drayton Manor is home to a fantastic zoo. Visitors can get up close and personal with a variety of animals, including meerkats, tigers, and monkeys. It's a great opportunity to learn about wildlife conservation and see these magnificent creatures in person.
Drayton Manor also caters to families with young children, offering a range of gentle rides and attractions suitable for little ones. From the magical Thomas Land, featuring beloved characters from Thomas the Tank Engine, to the enchanting Carousel, there's something for everyone.
Rides at Drayton Manor
Stormforce 10
You're out at sea and a huge storm is building on the horizon, threatening to send your boat on a wild, white-knuckle ride like no other. Your mission? To survive Stormforce 10, a heart-stopping, three-drop water ride with a twist that will thrill any adrenalin junkie.
The journey begins with a drop that sends you into the heart of Stormforce 10. Hold on as you weather the storm and face another plunge, which you experience backwards, before finally reaching the last peak, ready for the third stomach-churning drop.
River Rapids
The young and young-at-heart will be taken on a journey through a cartoon-style fishing port, on their very own boat around a rapids course, past vibrant painted shacks and seafarers.
Thor
Introducing the eagerly awaited Disk'O Coaster. Thor is a new vibrantly coloured family thrill ride, named after the infamous god of thunder. It will send those brave enough to board spinning in a giant wheel across a coaster track for the ultimate weightless sensation.
Loki
Introducing the UK’s first Zamperla Nebulaz. Loki is a family thrill ride with eight gondolas and four arms rotating in a fast-intermeshing orbit. Inspired by the malevolent god of mischief, Loki will send passengers soaring to new heights, offering a truly hypnotic experience from both the sky and ground.
Accelerator
The coaster begins with a big drop before you speed around the twisting, turning track at high speeds. Then you do the whole thing again - backwards!
The young and young-at-heart will enjoy this exciting, action-packed rollercoaster adventure. First-time roller coaster riders and young thrillseekers will be thrilled by this smaller but seriously exciting ride. Take a ride on Accelerator and have an unforgettable, high-speed experience today.
Thomas & Percy's Submarine Splash
Splash into your very own adventure with exciting twists and turns along the way!
Join the Can-Do Submarine Crew on this brand-new flume ride, perfect for little Thomas & Friends fans!
Maelstrom
Maelstrom is a stomach-churning, head-turning gyro swing that will have thrillseekers on the edge of their seats. You'll face outwards as you're raised into the sky, gaining massive height with every arc before you plunge towards the ground. But that's not all - you'll also rotate a full 360 degrees as you fly, sending you into the heart of the maelstrom.
Adrenalin junkies won't want to miss this one - in a unique twist, riders' legs swing freely, giving the sensation of freedom and flight in this jaw-dropping thrill ride. This white-knuckle experience is like nothing you've experienced before.
Jormungandr
For younger thrill seekers looking to brave their first mini coaster, Jormungandr is the family-favourite Buffalo Coaster re-imagined. Taking guests onboard an epic voyage through Vikings, with incredible views of the theme park and its nearby lake.
Air Race
Climb into a plane and take off on a mind-bending journey through the skies as you swoop and plunge, fly and race. But riders be warned - this isn't an adventure for the fainthearted!
As this thrilling ride spins, each plane performs its own white-knuckle loops that take you a full 360 degrees around, swinging you upside down and towards the ground. Your world will tilt and turn, the sky and the ground tumbling over as you chase the plane ahead. A constant favourite with the most adventurous riders, Air Race is an unmissable ride that lets you experience fantastic G-force and thrilling tilts and turns. You won't want to miss it!
Drunken Barrels
Drunken Barrels is an exciting twist on a true family favourite - the teacup ride. Climb into one of the Drunken Barrels, take a seat, and experience a fast-spinning adventure. Both the ride platform and the barrel spin around, leaving you truly dizzy!
This popular ride, which seats up to six people in each barrel, is great fun for the whole family. You won't know which way is up as our fast-spinning ride whirls you around - but you will want to experience it again and again!
Flying Dutchman
Climb into one of our beautiful gondolas, your very own flying ship, and hold on as you are raised into to air. The adventure begins when the ride starts to rotate, faster and faster, until your ship swings outwards - you really will be flying!
This gentle nautical-themed adventure is great fun for everyone, young or old.
Tidal Towers
Introducing Tidal Towers, the brand new play area in Adventure Cove.
Your little one will enjoy venturing across the rope bridges and climbing up to discover the views from the top of the towers, before whizzing down the exhilarating slides.
Sheriff Showdown
Drayton Manor Park's Sheriff Showdown is a cowboy-themed, interactive shooting ride. Grab your pistol and try to hit the targets as you're taken on a journey through the Wild West, where each successful shot means points in your pocket - plus try to get the bonus shots, and you could find yourself at the top of the leaderboard!
Dodgems Ahoy
This classic fairground ride is a permanent fixture at Drayton Manor Park, where guests can take the wheel and drive at full speed ahead. Jump into one of 23 cars, put your foot on the accelerator, and try to drive without bumping into anyone else - easier said than done!
Sleipnir
The new Sleipnir attraction will take mini explorers on an exciting journey through a training school, where the legend of the ancient Viking mythical horse will teach them how to become a powerful god.
Jolly Buccaneer
Climb into your seat and hold on tight as you whizz around the bumpy track at high speed. This classic pirate-themed ride is perfect for the whole family, whether you're a speed fiend or a first-time theme park visitor.
The Bounty Pirate Ship
Climb aboard the Bounty and hold on tight as you experience the thrill of this classic pirate ship ride. Swing higher and higher over Fisherman's Wharf, until you can almost see the whole park, then plunge back towards the ground with stomach-dropping speed. Thrill seekers and adventurous families alike will love this giant swinging ship, which takes budding buccaneers on the ride of their lives!
Wave Swinger
Wave Swinger is an exhilarating ride that will have you soaring round and round, as you feel the ocean breeze flowing through your hair.
The adventure begins when the ride starts to rotate, faster and faster, until you find yourself swinging outwards.
This gentle nautical-themed adventure is great fun for the whole family.
Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster
Join the Trucks as they race along the roller coaster tracks as fast as they can, taking you on a fun and fast-paced ride in Thomas Land.
James and the Red Balloon
This exciting balloon ride will take Thomas fans high up in the air above Thomas Land. Choose a red balloon, climb in, and be delighted by a brand-new adventure on the Island of Sodor.
Jeremy Jet's Flying Academy
Jeremy Jet's Flying Academy is a gently-paced but exciting ride for younger visitors. Climb into one of Jeremy's planes, which hold up to four people, and take off into the air as the ride gently rotates and the planes go up and down.
Harold's Helicopter Tours
Join Harold on one of his famous helicopter tours, climbing into your very own helicopter and going on an adventure with Thomas' flying friend.
In this gentle ride for younger visitors, guests sit in a helicopter of up to four people. The helicopters gently lift up to the top of the tower, rotating slowly so you can see the whole of Thomas Land before coming back down to the ground.
Rocking Bulstrode
In this exciting ride, Bulstrode rocks up and down a 'U' shaped track, spinning in circles as he goes. This unusual ride is a must-visit for visitors to Thomas Land who are ready to try something new. As Bulstrode spins around, going up and down the track, you won't know which way you're facing - but you will want to ride it again and again!
Toby's Tram Express
Climb aboard Toby and get ready to spin and tilt in this fun, family-friendly ride for Thomas fans.
Once you are in your seat, the ride will rise into the air and begin to rotate. Toby will also tilt in different directions, leaving you dizzy! This gentle but exciting ride for younger guests will delight the whole family, young and old. When you visit Thomas Land, pay Toby a visit and experience rocking, tilting fun!
Flynn's Fire Rescue
Thomas Land is a world of adventures, and no visit is complete without a ride on Flynn’s Fire Rescue. Have you got what it takes to put the fire out in time?
Get your hose at the ready as you circle round the building, rotating round and round, up and down to stop the fire with the help of powerful jets. We’re sure little ones will love this ride and smaller visitors must be accompanied by an adult - so with double the trouble at the ready, those fires will be extinguished in no time!
Blue Mountain Engines
Visit Thomas Land and explore the collection of fantastic rides and attractions, including this gentle roundabout ride with rotating trains. Join the four new engines and experience Thomas Land by train. This attraction is great for first time coaster riders and little ones looking to experience their first ride at Thomas Land. Fans of Thomas the Tank Engine are sure to enjoy this fun-filled roundabout ride as it rotates on a humped track in a clockwise motion.
Captain's Sea Adventure
Little ones are sure to love this ride and it’s a great way to experience Thomas Land by sea!
Climb into one of our locomotive ships, take a seat and experience a spinning sea adventure. The boat will rotate as your circle round.
Cranky's Drop Tower
The Cranky Crane will lift you up so you can take in all the sights of Thomas Land from the air, and see what Thomas and his friends get up to at Drayton Manor Park.
Winston's Whistle-Stop Tours
Each car, which holds up to four people, completes a circuit on an elevated track which goes above and around the attractions in Thomas Land.
Diesel's Locomotive Mayhem
Get ready to spin round, and round, and round again on board the Diesel’s Locomotive engines, getting faster and faster… and dizzier as you go! A great ride for tiny tots experiencing their first roller coaster rides, we’re sure they’ll love this locomotive thrill!
Bertie Bus
A trip to Drayton Manor Park would not be complete without a visit to Thomas Land, and of course, a ride on Bertie Bus! It’s a top attraction for the little ones that aren't quite ready for the bigger rides and is a great way for them to explore Thomas Land from the skies!
Lady’s Carousel
Hop on board Lady’s Carousel and ride the gentle roundabout with Thomas and his friends!
Thomas, Rosie & Percy Engine Tours
Thomas, Percy and Rosie are three of the most recognisable characters from the much-loved television show - and what visit to Thomas Land would be complete without meeting them? Join Thomas, Percy or Rosie on a fun train journey through Thomas Land, seeing all the sights as you go.
Sodor Classic Cars
With Sodor Classic Cars, guests ride off on our beautiful old-fashioned cars around a track. This gentle ride automatically steers you around a captivating animated scene, while each passenger also has their own wheel to add to the fun.
Terence's Driving School
Every rider is in control of their own Terence, steering around the driving school in an anticlockwise direction. This fun ride lets young visitors drive their own vehicle in a safe environment, trying to complete circuits without bumping into the other tractors!
The Haunting
Step into a forgotten corner of Drayton Manor and experience the fright of your life. This haunted house is like nothing else you've ever experienced - and your mission is to discover what happened to those who have gone missing within its walls before...
Page last updated: 29 March 2024
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