This breakfast is also available during the staffordshire school holidays. Tickets can be bought at the gate, but book online for the best prices. A chairlift transports families across the 247acre 100hectare park, while the polperro express trundles around the grounds. Its home to a zoo as well as thomas land, one of the largest areas designated to the popular character thomas and friends for the books, tv series and films. There are 3 ways to get from reading to thomas land drayton manor by train, bus or car. Check out our map for all major roads in and around the area of drayton manor park. The property also has a childrens outdoor play area. The park is situated in tamworth, staffordshire at opened in 1949. The park covers 280 acres of which about 1 acres are in use, and hosts about 1. Bus services for details of bus services to drayton manor, visit arriva or the green bus. The thomas the tank theme room was well done with murals on the walls. Drayton manor theme park, resort, and zoo is in the grounds of the former drayton manor, in drayton bassett, staffordshire, england. The construction began while the park was still open in september 1997, and many of the robinsons land rides. Jan 01, 2004 pandemonium is a fabbridesigned dual inverting swing ride that debuted at drayton manor in 2004.
Guest must advise the hotel preferred date to visit drayton manor upon booking. The answer is a resounding yes it turned out to be a brilliant location for everyone involved. The drayton manor hotel character breakfast our little. Over the years, there have been many developments within thomas land from new rides, facilities and not to mention the 2. It is also a moment away from drayton manor park, home of thomas land and drayton manor zoo. Book tickets online to keep costs down and look out for special 2 for 1 entry offers in the media. Thomas land at drayton manor holds a variety of rides and attractions for children young and old. Me and my partner took our two children for the weekend from london and stayed in the drayton manor hotel.
A romantic stay at drayton manor hotel in a thomas themed. The hotel is also home to the parklands restaurant and carousel bar, as well as large conference rooms and events suites. Package is based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing a family room. It stands on the former site of robinsons land, a themed area sponsored by the soft drinks brand of the same name. The family guide to thomas land at drayton manor boo roo.
Want to know about travelling from london to thomas land drayton manor. Blackout curtains allow for a long liein after a busy day at work or indeed, a full day at the park. You will find our standard rooms spacious with plenty of natural daylight, giving the room a light and airy feel, and all the modern comforts you would expect with a double bed and sofa bed. From the thomas themed room my thomas the tank engine mad grandsons inhabited to the quiet of our own executive room to the generous helpings of food and the relaxed if slightly surreal atmosphere, the hotel was a pleasant surprise. Some are themed in a thomas and friends style for children. Its the most wonderful time of the year at thomas land. Little man couldnt wait to check out the room and was delighted with the size of his bed. More recently it has opened the extremely popular thomas. Enjoy the whole drayton manor experience for one great price. If so, you need to take a visit to thomas land, part of drayton manor theme park in tamworth. The parks maximum daily capacity is 15,000 guests, which is set with guest experience and traffic congestion in mind. This february, drayton manor parks onsite hotel achieved a recordbreaking number of room bookings since opening in 2011, demonstrating that staycations are the choice of holiday for families this year. Recordbreaking bookings for drayton manor hotel as staycations prove popular in 2018.
Mar 01, 2016 the family guide to thomas land at drayton manor thomas land at drayton manor is home to thomas and his friends the really useful engines. In 2009, hit entertainment opened an exhibition with some original models from the television series because of the switch to cgi in 2009. Discover all you need to know about our drayton manor theme park rides, from our rollercoaster rides and water rides to our gentle rides for children. Save up to 20% off on selected dates and enjoy our 4 hotel, a delicious breakfast plus. In order to visit thomas land, you must buy tickets for the entire drayton manor theme park. Mar 27, 2018 thomas themed room at drayton manor drayton manor theme park has a fourstar hotel if you dont think you can pack everything into one day and want to book a short break. The family guide to thomas land at drayton manor boo. Reading to thomas land drayton manor 3 ways to travel via.
If you can spare the little extra money requires, drayton manor hotel is the perfect option to visit thomas land uk and we have no doubt that we would choose it again. William and harry have a secret stepsister but theres a good reason why shes kept hidden duration. Drayton manor is situated near tamworth in staffordshire, between the m42 and m6 toll roads. Only selected family rides are open during thomas and friends february half term, no thrill rides will be open. It replaced the skyflyer, which was moved to flamingo land in yorkshire, and offers a strikingly similar ride experience. If visiting at the weekend you will be invited to the drayton manor hotel character breakfast. Plus, experience more magic this season at drayton manor, home of thomas land. Pandemonium is a fabbridesigned dual inverting swing ride that debuted at drayton manor in 2004. Drayton manor is a theme park and zoo in the grounds of the former drayton manor, in drayton bassett, staffordshire, england, uk the park covers 280 acres of which about 1 acres are in use and hosts about 1. Aug 17, 2015 the inverted swinging ride pandemonium at drayton manor, a pure head rush for the hardcore only.
Check out all our latest hd videos on the main channel. More recently it has opened the extremely popular thomas land. Although slightly pricey we stayed in a thomas themed room, i was pleasantly surprised to see that you do get the service you pay for. All event room types are subject to availability along with dates, there will also be a minimum spend on certain dates. There are plenty of places to eat around the park, but also plenty of benches, picnic tables and. Each room at drayton manor hotel is air conditioned and includes a private bathroom with toiletries.
Jun 20, 2012 pandemonium opened at drayton manor in 2004 and is a double gondola swing manufactured by fabbri. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. I took 3 of my children aged 16, 14 and 11 to drayton manor on a saturday and we had a fantastic day out. Erin is quite the thrillseeker, and so for her fourth birthday this year we wanted to take her for a day out that would let her embrace her more adventurous side. Drayton manor theme park thomas the tank engine wikia. Dec 16, 2016 instead, i treated b to a trip to thomas land and a night at the drayton manor hotel, in a thomas themed bedroom. The coasters are little more than filler, but where the park really shines is in its fabulous selection of flat rides and some great stand out attractions with storm force 10 and apocalypse. Drayton manor hotel is set in a unique location amongst 280 acres of lakes and parkland that was once the home of sir robert peel. Thomas land is a themed area at drayton manor theme park in staffordshire, england, based on the childrens television series thomas and friends. Tickets and prices theme park tickets drayton manor. Catering outlets dot the park, along with the thomas the tank engine souvenir store, and theres even luxury accommodation at drayton manor hotel.
The ride has a height of 22 meters and pulls a force of 3g. We booked a room in the drayton manor hotel which has an obvious thomas and friends theme from walking in, including a gift shop to which lucas eyes lit up. Our stay, play and save offer is available now, so dont delay book online or call 01827 255993. Two gondolas swing in opposite directions, hurtling past each other and getting higher until riders are thrown into a full 360 degree turn. A firm family favourite, drayton manor is packed with a huge range of exciting rides, including shockwave, stormforce 10 and apocalypse, intense thrills on gforce and pandemonium and family fun in thomas land and drayton manor zoo. Drayton manor park is home to europes only thomas land, which last year underwent a huge. Pandemonium opened at drayton manor in 2004 and is a double gondola swing manufactured by fabbri. The fat controller aka sir topham hatt at thomas land at drayton manor theme park. Click here to find out more about our stay and play thomas room package. Drayton manor jobs, ticket prices, hotel, rides, thomas land. We are lucky enough that tamworth is quite literally on our doorstep, and as such, a trip to drayton manors thomas land was the obvious.
After a great nights sleep and once everyone is fully rested, the whole family can look forward to a character breakfast with a visit from one of the drayton manor park characters. Theres also a tea room just nearby thats frequented by plenty of fowl. Thomas land extension at drayton manor stressy mummy. Tickets can be bought online ahead of time, or bought at the gate, but it is almost always cheaper to buy ahead of time. Thomas land at drayton manor theme park boo roo and tigger too. Drayton manor hotel is a four star hotel located amongst 280 acres of lakes and parklands in one the uks best loved theme parks. Drayton manor is one the uks favourite theme parks. Dining was not a good experience, character breakfast was ok but basic things like having milk on the table for tea and coffee need work, the food could have been hotter as well. The inverted swinging ride pandemonium at drayton manor, a pure head rush for the hardcore only.
With a full programme of events and live shows drayton manor really does offer the ultimate family day out in central england. Sat nav b78 3sa make your day extra special and become a thomas land vip by booking yourself into the thomas land vip party room. Brilliant for kids who love thomas, lots of rides to choose from. London to thomas land drayton manor 5 ways to travel via.
The park is open for much of the year, but do check online for exact days and times. This included thomas land tickets, a visit to see santa and one night in the themed room, including breakfast. The family guide to thomas land at drayton manor thomas land at drayton manor is home to thomas and his friends the really useful engines. Every bit of the luxurious drayton manor hotel caters to the modern family and business traveller. We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as. Save up to 20% off on selected dates and enjoy our 4 hotel, a delicious breakfast plus theme park tickets for each person that stays. Drayton manor is located near birmingham and next to tamworth, with several motorways near it including the m42 that is 15 minutes away.
Discover our function rooms and suites, and book today. As soon as we arrived at the 4 star hotel, we were greeted by the friendly staff which checked us in and told us when breakfast would be in the morning. Drayton manor has a whole host of rides and attractions to keep you and your family busy. A promotional video of drayton manor park in the late 80s. We first visited thomas land when roo was the same age as tigger is now 2yrs old and whilst she may not have been the biggest thomas fan in the world she had an amazing time. Drayton manor hotel drayton manor theme park drayton manor. I cannot commend the level of service at the hotel enough. Guests staying near drayton manor will not be disappointed with a family day out to this outstanding theme park. Drayton manor theme park is one of the uks most popular dayout attractions for young and old. Drayton manor is in tamworth, staffordshire which is about 2 hours from us so we decided to make the most of the day, we would book a hotel room the night before. There are 212 holiday cottages near drayton manor in near tamworth. Also drayton manor theme park, if you visit during the season you can ensure everyone has a great day out. Sep 24, 20 or did you have a thing for thomas the tank when you were younger. The magic of sodor draws you in and before you know it you are whizzing around in a troublesome truck, spinning with toby or seeing the sights with harold the helicopter.