Drayton Manor Resort

What’s Inside Drayton Manor Resort?

Drayton Manor isn’t just a theme park — it’s a whole resort! Consisting of four main areas, Frontier Falls, Thomas Land, Vikings and Adventure Cove and three types of rides Thrill, Family and Attractions.

Thomas Land based on the iconic Thomas & Friends TV series, is bursting with colourful rides, familiar faces, and charming shows. It’s bright, cheerful, and the perfect introduction to theme parks for little thrill seekers. Must try rides include Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster, a perfect first rollercoaster for young children and Bertie Bus, a top attraction for the little ones that aren't quite ready for the bigger rides.

Thrill Rides for the many adrenaline chasers, Drayton Manor has some seriously fun rides including, The Wave, the UK’s only stand-up roller coaster. Gold Rush, a thrilling family roller coaster designed to immerse guests in the excitement of the Wild West. Maelstrom, a giant gyro swing that’s as fun as it is dizzying. Accelerator, a real action packed high speed ride with a very punchy start and The Haunting, a chilling encounter unlike any other with lots of ghostly surprises.

Adventure Cove, this is a nautical themed zone and highlights include, River Rapids, The Bounty Pirate Ship, Stormforce 10, The Wave and Maelstrom.

Vikings, rides and attractions inspired by ancient gods and legends including the very popular ride, Loki, consisting of eight gondolas and four arms all rotating in a fast-intermeshing orbit, sending passengers soaring to new heights!

Frontier Falls, saddle up for some cowboy-themed fun in the new Frontier Falls, which includes the thrilling Gold Rush rollercoaster.

Drayton Manor Zoo: Need a break from the rides? Head to the park’s well-kept zoo, home to over 500 animals. From red pandas to reptiles and tigers, it’s a brilliant mid-afternoon stop, especially for families.

Dino Trail - Embark on a journey through time, encounter lifelike dinosaurs, lush landscapes, and immersive exhibits that bring the prehistoric world to life. 

Emily's Adventure Play: For lots of safe, fun and exciting soft play, little adventurers can have the time of their lives climbing, bouncing and exploring Emily’s play park.

Ticket Prices

Standard Day Tickets (when booked online in advance):

• Adults: From £27.50
• Children aged 2-3 £15
• 0 - 23 months Free
• Flexible Tickets and Concessions available

Ride Access Pass is available for guests with additional needs.

Annual Passes start from £75 — perfect if you’re local or plan on visiting more than once a year.

Where is Drayton Manor?

Drayton Manor can be found in Tamworth, Staffordshire, making it a perfect day out for families across the Midlands and beyond. It’s easily accessible by car and train, with ample on-site parking and public transport links.

Address: Drayton Manor Drive, Tamworth, B78 3TW

Nearest Train Station: Tamworth (10-minute taxi ride)

Bus: Arriva 110 bus from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield or Tamworth or the 115 from Tamworth, Hurley, Dosthill or Kingsbury,

Parking: Pay online | £7.90 Pay on the day | £9.90 - Parking is free for Gold & Platinum annual passholders.

Food & Drink Options

You won’t go hungry at Drayton Manor. Expect a mix of family restaurants, fast food outlets, and sweet treat stands scattered across the park including The Grill Inn (sit-down dining with burgers, steaks, and kids’ meals). Fish & Chips, Pizza, Pasta and multiple snack bars, ice-cream, donuts and Starbucks coffee.

Bringing a Picnic? No problem — there are numerous picnic areas available.

Where to Stay

If one day just isn’t enough, the Drayton Manor Hotel is on-site and perfect for families, with themed Thomas & Friends bedrooms and evening entertainment.

Nearby budget-friendly hotels include Premier Inn Tamworth Central and Holiday Inn Express Tamworth.

Special Events

Drayton Manor runs special events throughout the year including live entertainment, a Viking Festival, spooktacular fun at Halloween, fireworks and a special Christmas Wonderland. New to Drayton Manor this Christmas is Efltoria where visitors are invited to 'step into a world of festive fun with Elves Behaving Badly, straight from their whimsical homeland of Elftoria'.

Also new for 2025 is a Cinderella panto together with all the usual festivities such as Santa's grotto and the Twinkle Express train.

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