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Added by Jopie, at 11 November 2016
Opening Hours
- Monday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday Closed
- Thursday Closed
- Friday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
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19 Reviews
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25 October 2024
It's been a long while since I have been here. Looking very nice. Lots of new paintwork. There didn't seem to be enough small cafe places open. But it was midweek at the end of the season. A couple of big rides also closed.
The Wave is greatly improved for being turned into a sit-down coaster. Very disappointed there's no pin badge for it. But then not many rides have one including the brand new Gold Rush. Incidentally, Gold Rush. Great news addition. Definitely worth the trip. Loki looks spectacular but is a little dull for a seasoned parker. The new Viking area is well presented but is becoming a common addition to theme parks in general. Food places were a little sparse with big gaps between them. We even had a look around Thomas Land. Great place for younger ones, live action in the main entrance to the area and some fun looking rides that look like they give more than enough mild thrills. I was almost jealous that I'm waaaay too old to ride them. All in all a park worth visiting for any age.report this review -
29 September 2024
Great place for a day out or to stay over in their hotel, Lots of rides mostly aimed at young family's, the new ride gold rush was very smooth and had lots of ups, downs and even a backwards bit. The ride cycle changes at 2, so it's worth riding it before and after! Overall, I would highly recommend it to all families!
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20 September 2024
We visited Drayton Manor for the first time during summer holidays. My girls (aged 9 and 3.7) thoroughly enjoyed their time there. We spent most of the time in Thomas land and did a couple of other rides towards the end. We availed easy access service. The whole process of access band was smooth. The staff was friendly & helpful in every way.
Zoo & play area was nice & quiet. We couldn’t explore all of the zoo with kids being exhausted.
The only let down for us was the dinosaur trail.
I wish the dinosaur trail to be more interactive & animated.
Overall a great experience. Would love to visit again.report this review -
19 September 2024
Such a great day out for kids of all ages. Was able to enjoy rides for little and big kids. Even the rain didn't deter from the fun we had.
A great place for smaller kids to gain experience and not too spread out to get around it.
Thomas Land was fab!report this review -
27 August 2024
Rides were closed 2 hours before the park itself closed, most likely due to cues, but that made it feel like we lost 2 hours of our time as we planned to stay until it closed. The rides were fantastic plenty to do for all ages. Thomas land and the zoo are great for toddlers. The viking land was great to walk through. Expensive but fun day !. You can save up to 40% on tickets if you book in advance!!.
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10 December 2017
Really good day out despite the extreme weather. Had 3 kids with us aged 3, 5 and 7 and they had a fun time. Queues weren't overly long and in particular the extra money to see Santa is definitely worth it as grotto really well decorated and Santa spent a lot of time with them and reminded the oldest he shouldn't stay on the i-pad for that extra 5 minutes! A goody bag with chocolate and a book was gratefully received followed by a further room with free face painting (quickly turned into Rudolph) and Santa's sleigh. Day rounded off with parade and fireworks making it a magical day for the kids.
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04 December 2017
Fantastic day out for my little boys second birthday, went to Thomas land and so many rides he could go on at a young age. There were other rides he could go on in the main Park another added bonus of a zoo! Will definitely go back as he gets older.
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09 November 2017
We were totally bowled over by Drayton Manor and would definitely recommend it, it far exceeded any expectations we had. We took our five year old daughter in half term and there was plenty for her to do, mostly in Thomas Land which she loved. We were impressed with the details and the overall look of the place, as well as the staff being friendly and keeping the place clean.
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20 October 2017
Very well ran theme park. Staff appear to be very and enjoy their job. The day I was there weather was less than good but still really enjoyed the day. I would recommend it for anyone with young kids up to young teens. The riders are fun but not as adrenaline filled as some so if your looking for that maybe another theme park might be a better choice.
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04 October 2017
Excellent day out. Very easy to get around . We love it here has its close to home . Good rides and reduced queue times if you pick a quiet day. Some food outlets can be a bit expensive. Bring your own picnic is always another option. Plenty benches and seating areas .
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30 September 2017
Free Military entrance to the park and only £20 for another adult and toddler, what a great bargain for a family fun day out! The little one loved Thomas Land and didn’t have to queue at all. Only a couple of rides closed but can’t complain as it’s the end of the season. Dino park and Zoo also. Not to be missed and will be visiting again next year!
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21 September 2017
Loved our first visit here. Very clean and well maintained. My two year old loved it as there was so much for him to do. We didn't queue for anything. That said, we did go midweek during term time so not sure how it would be at the weekend. Gate prices are very expensive but you can normally get a much better price if you book online beforehand.
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11 August 2017
Forget your worries for a day and bring the family to Drayton Manor park! I visit this park at least twice a year as it is only 2 Bus rides from Birmingham City Centre. The queue times are reasonable and there are rides for all of the family. Admittedly they cater more for the younger patron with areas such as Thomas Land but there are bigger rides for the more adventurous thrill seeker.
It is quite small for a theme park especially if you are used to Alton Towers. You could easily get round the park and ride everything you want within 2-3 hours on a good day. I would advise a walk around the zoo and a picnic before your second run around the park.
I take my own food because the price for theirs is just a little too high. I have bought a plastic cup from there for £5 which you can refill for free. I have been a little naughty because I bring the same cup back to the park every time for free drinks!
Drayton Manor Park is a great medium sized theme park that truly is fun for all of the familyreport this review -
30 July 2017
Not a bad place, quite small for a theme park but the rides were good and not much queing time. Food was ridiculously expensive for example was nearly a fiver for a basic hot dog. The one bad thing I would say is that the staff were really miserable and quite rude in some areas. This is with the exception of a lovely lady in the photo booth by Thomas Land who was very happy to help when I asked for directions to the exit. If I hadn't had significantly discounted tickets I would have been really disappointed for the value for money ..i certainly wouldn't pay full price and will probably not go back. Management ..teach your staff basic customer service skills.
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31 January 2017
Well priced and not as busy as other theme parks. We were able to get on rides with not much waiting at all. Good food and drinks
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30 January 2017
Good day out more so for children now. Need to update or add better rides for adults. Alton towers is way better
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28 January 2017
We visited during the Christmas Holidays of 2016, expecting the advertised 'magical experience' . What we got was a freezing non magical boring time!!
The few rides that were opened were only suitable for young children, which meant our older kids were left out in the cold. I kid you not. Again, it was freezing in that park and there were very little places to harbour from the cold.
The weather couldn't be used as an excuse to stop the rides. In Dublin one year, we attended a Christmas event where it was equally as cold, but there were plenty of rides open for kids of all ages.
Ben 10 ride was the only half decent activity for our sorry brood. After 12 repeated times on it, they felt able to write a health and safety report.
The Santa experience was a total let down, lasting less than 5 minutes with the useless chap in the big red suit ! Let's just say he wasn't big on any kind of warm interaction.
The Santa photo was too expensive. It should have been included in the price and we gave the poor quality gifts away. They were not worth keeping.
Also, the photos at the end of the kiddi rides were way over priced.
The 4 D Cinema offered shelter, but this only lasted 15 minutes.
While the cinema itself showed a good quality 3 D short, the seat jerking was back breaking and out of sync.
The ice skating did not involve ice, wasn't slippy enough and the space was too small. Our kids took a few steps before getting off, disappointed.
Despite the above let downs there were some nice aspects to Drayton's Christmas theme: we liked the train ride and the station winter scene with Christmas lights and decorations. We also liked the balcony and tree live shows; the reindeer and the zoo was worth a visit.
The fireworks display over the lake was stunning and a nice end to what should have been a lovely day.
On the whole this visit would be suitable for a family with young children, but more warm places need to be provided.
For our older family it was mainly a wasted trip, due to the lack of rides for older kids.
We get more fun from Drayton Manor in the summer when more age appropriate rides are on and the weather is warmer.
Never again will we visit this theme park in the winter.
I am being gracious awarding three stars and am only doing so because Drayton is OK to visit in the Summer.report this review -
30 November 2016
Overall the food is good (especially he pies!!) And the staff are good. The thrilling rides are good and the rest aren't bad. Great views of the park from the big wheel and a fantastic Fireworks display!!
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18 November 2016
Well maintained theme park, aimed at the younger generation. Not to say there isn't fun to be had by the whole family. There are a handful of rides for thrill seekers and they are decent enough. The zoo is surprisingly good considering it's not the main attraction here and small children will love it. The hotel is pricey but worth it for the rooms you get. Stayed here for a birthday celebration and was given early access to the park.
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