Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Drayton Manor

Family-friendly theme park home to Thomas Land - Europe's largest Thomas & Friends attraction. Perfect for young families with a great mix of gentle rides and moderate thrills.

Data last verified on 25 August 2026. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.

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Rides
46
No height limit
7
Lowest height requirement
86cm
with an adult
Highest height requirement
145cm
1 ride needs it

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Ride minimum heights at this park, with your children marked (cm)
46 of 46 rides
  • Coaster

    100cm · with an adult · 120cm on their own

  • Thrill

    120cm

  • Family

    Any height · with an adult · 105cm on their own

  • Interactive

    110cm

  • Family

    Any height · with an adult · 90cm on their own

  • Family

    90cm · with an adult · 120cm on their own

  • Family

    Any height · with an adult · 110cm on their own

  • Family

    105cm

  • Interactive

    No height limit

  • Family

    Any height · with an adult · 120cm on their own

  • Interactive

    No height limit

  • ShowIndoor

    No height limit

  • Family

    120cm · with an adult · 145cm on their own

  • Play Area

    No height limit · max 130cm

  • Show

    Any height · with an adult · 100cm on their own

  • Family

    Any height · with an adult · 100cm on their own

  • Family

    Any height · with an adult · 90cm on their own

  • Coaster

    100cm · max 196cm

  • Family

    Any height · with an adult · 105cm on their own

  • Interactive

    No height limit

  • Family

    Any height · with an adult · 100cm on their own

  • Family

    Any height · with an adult · 120cm on their own

  • Family

    100cm · with an adult · 120cm on their own

  • Coaster

    105cm · with an adult · 120cm on their own

  • Family

    Any height · with an adult · 90cm on their own

  • Thrill

    105cm · with an adult · 120cm on their own

  • Thrill

    130cm · max 195cm

  • Family

    Any height · with an adult · 100cm on their own

  • WaterYou'll get wet

    110cm · with an adult · 130cm on their own · max 196cm

  • Family

    Any height · with an adult · 105cm on their own

  • Interactive

    Any height · with an adult · 110cm on their own

  • Family

    86cm · with an adult · 120cm on their own

  • Family

    Any height · with an adult · 110cm on their own

  • WaterYou'll get wet

    130cm

  • Family

    100cm · max 140cm

  • Family

    120cm

  • Dark RideIndoor

    Any height · with an adult · 120cm on their own

  • Coaster

    120cm · with an adult · 132cm on their own

  • WaterYou'll get wet

    90cm · with an adult · 120cm on their own

  • Family

    No height limit

  • Family

    120cm

  • Play Area

    No height limit

  • Family

    95cm · with an adult · 105cm on their own

  • Coaster

    100cm · with an adult · 120cm on their own

  • Family

    100cm · with an adult · 120cm on their own

  • Family

    Any height · with an adult · 105cm on their own

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Child Price
£36
Adult Price
£36
Parking
£6
Opening Hours
10:00 - 17:00 (seasonal, check calendar)

Height chart

Every ride at Drayton Manor on one measuring stick. Left: the lowest height with an adult. Right: the height to ride on their own. Rides that allow both appear on both sides.

With an adult

On their own

120cm

The Wave · Dodgems Ahoy

110cm

River Rapids (max 196cm)

105cm

Loki · Jormungandr

100cm

Accelerator · Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster · Wave Swinger · Jolly Buccaneer

95cm

Toby's Tram Express

90cm

Thomas & Percy's Submarine Splash · Captain's Sea Adventure

86cm

Sleipnir

Any height

Carousel · Flying Dutchman · Polperro Express Railway · Harold's Helicopter Tours · Bertie Bus · James and the Red Balloon · Jeremy Jet's Flying Academy · Flynn's Fire Rescue · Lady's Carousel · Diesel's Locomotive Mayhem · Rocking Bulstrode · Blue Mountain Engines · Sodor Classic Cars · Winston's Whistle Stop Tour · The Haunting · Sheriff's Showdown · Falls Theatre

145cm

Dodgems Ahoy

132cm

The Wave

130cm

Maelstrom (max 195cm) · Stormforce 10 · River Rapids (max 196cm)

120cm

Accelerator · Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster · Loki · Jormungandr · Wave Swinger · Jeremy Jet's Flying Academy · Diesel's Locomotive Mayhem · Thomas & Percy's Submarine Splash · Air Race · Thor · Sleipnir · The Haunting · Jolly Buccaneer · Captain's Sea Adventure · The Bounty Pirate Ship

110cm

Carousel · Sodor Classic Cars · Sheriff's Showdown · Blasting Barrels

105cm

Harold's Helicopter Tours · Cranky's Drop Tower · Bertie Bus · Rocking Bulstrode · Winston's Whistle Stop Tour · Toby's Tram Express

100cm

Gold Rush (max 196cm) · Flying Dutchman · Polperro Express Railway · Terence's Driving School (max 140cm) · James and the Red Balloon · Falls Theatre

90cm

Flynn's Fire Rescue · Lady's Carousel · Blue Mountain Engines

Any height

Tidal Towers · Emily's Adventure Play (max 130cm) · Discover Thomas Exhibition · Thomas, Rosie & Percy Engine Tours · Crazy Golf · Dino Trail · HB Games

On their own, 145cm: Dodgems Ahoy. On their own, 132cm: The Wave. On their own, 130cm: Maelstrom (max 195cm), Stormforce 10, River Rapids (max 196cm). With an adult, 120cm: The Wave, Dodgems Ahoy. On their own, 120cm: Accelerator, Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster, Loki, Jormungandr, Wave Swinger, Jeremy Jet's Flying Academy, Diesel's Locomotive Mayhem, Thomas & Percy's Submarine Splash, Air Race, Thor, Sleipnir, The Haunting, Jolly Buccaneer, Captain's Sea Adventure, The Bounty Pirate Ship. On their own, 110cm: Carousel, Sodor Classic Cars, Sheriff's Showdown, Blasting Barrels. With an adult, 110cm: River Rapids (max 196cm). With an adult, 105cm: Loki, Jormungandr. On their own, 105cm: Harold's Helicopter Tours, Cranky's Drop Tower, Bertie Bus, Rocking Bulstrode, Winston's Whistle Stop Tour, Toby's Tram Express. On their own, 100cm: Gold Rush (max 196cm), Flying Dutchman, Polperro Express Railway, Terence's Driving School (max 140cm), James and the Red Balloon, Falls Theatre. With an adult, 100cm: Accelerator, Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster, Wave Swinger, Jolly Buccaneer. With an adult, 95cm: Toby's Tram Express. On their own, 90cm: Flynn's Fire Rescue, Lady's Carousel, Blue Mountain Engines. With an adult, 90cm: Thomas & Percy's Submarine Splash, Captain's Sea Adventure. With an adult, 86cm: Sleipnir. With an adult, Any height: Carousel, Flying Dutchman, Polperro Express Railway, Harold's Helicopter Tours, Bertie Bus, James and the Red Balloon, Jeremy Jet's Flying Academy, Flynn's Fire Rescue, Lady's Carousel, Diesel's Locomotive Mayhem, Rocking Bulstrode, Blue Mountain Engines, Sodor Classic Cars, Winston's Whistle Stop Tour, The Haunting, Sheriff's Showdown, Falls Theatre. On their own, Any height: Tidal Towers, Emily's Adventure Play (max 130cm), Discover Thomas Exhibition, Thomas, Rosie & Percy Engine Tours, Crazy Golf, Dino Trail, HB Games

Location

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Address

Drayton Manor Drive
Tamworth
B78 3TW
United Kingdom
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Lat: 52.6089
Lng: -1.7225

Complete Park Guide

Drayton Manor is a family-focused theme park best known as the home of Thomas Land - Europe's largest Thomas & Friends themed area. It's ideal for families with young children while still offering enough thrills for older kids and teenagers.

Park Highlights

Thomas Land

A big cluster of rides themed to Thomas & Friends, perfect for toddlers and young children. Most rides have low height restrictions or none at all.

Viking Area

Norse mythology themed rides including the new multi-experience coaster and classic attractions.

Zoo

15-acre zoo with over 100 species included in park entry.

Height Breakdown

No Height Restriction

Thomas Land paradise - 24 rides and attractions, including:

  • Lady's Carousel
  • Rocking Bulstrode
  • Sodor Classic Cars
  • Winston's Whistle Stop Tour
  • Diesel's Locomotive Mayhem
  • Blue Mountain Engines
  • Harold's Helicopter Tours (with an adult under 105cm)

90-110cm (12 Rides)

Young adventurers:

  • Thomas & Percy's Submarine Splash (90cm with adult)
  • Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster (100cm with adult, 120cm alone) - great first coaster!
  • Terence's Driving School (100cm)
  • Gold Rush (100cm) - new family coaster
  • Accelerator (100cm with adult)
  • Wave Swinger (100cm with adult)
  • Cranky's Drop Tower (105cm)
  • Loki (105cm, under 120cm needs adult)

110-130cm (7 Rides)

Growing thrills:

  • River Rapids (110cm with adult, 130cm alone)
  • Blasting Barrels (110cm)
  • The Wave (120cm) - sit-down looping coaster
  • Thor (120cm)
  • Air Race (120cm)

Thrill Rides (130cm+)

For the bigger kids:

  • Maelstrom (130cm) - giant swinging pendulum
  • Stormforce 10 (130cm) - water rapids
  • Dodgems (145cm to drive alone)

Best For

  • Toddlers (under 90cm): Perfect! Thomas Land has loads of options
  • Young Children (90-110cm): Excellent - Thomas Land and first coasters
  • Older Children (110-130cm): Good variety with moderate thrills
  • Teenagers (130cm+): Limited big thrills - Maelstrom and The Wave are highlights

Thomas Land - Detailed Guide

Thomas Land alone has a huge choice of rides and attractions:

For the Youngest (No Height Restriction)

  • Diesel's Locomotive Mayhem - Gentle spinner
  • Lady's Carousel - Traditional carousel
  • Winston's Whistle Stop Tour - Train ride
  • Blue Mountain Engines - Gentle monorail
  • Harold's Helicopter Tours - Flying ride
  • Flynn's Fire Rescue - Gentle swing

Growing Up (90-105cm)

  • Thomas & Percy's Submarine Splash - Water ride (90cm with adult)
  • Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster - First coaster experience (100cm with adult)
  • Terence's Driving School - Drive mini cars (100cm)
  • Cranky's Drop Tower - Mini drop tower (105cm)

Unique Experiences

Gold Rush (added 2024)

World's first multi-directional family lift-and-launch coaster. Only 1m height restriction means the whole family can experience it together.

The Wave

Formerly Shockwave, now with comfortable sit-down trains and lowered height restriction (120cm). Four inversions including a zero-G roll.

Zoo

15-acre zoo with meerkats, penguins, otters, and more. Great for when little ones need a break from rides.

Top Tips for Visitors

  1. Start at Thomas Land - Gets busiest after 11am
  2. Do The Wave early - Most popular coaster
  3. Book ride times - Use the app for popular attractions
  4. Bring swimwear - Stormforce 10 and water play areas
  5. Zoo late afternoon - When ride queues are longest

Best Times to Visit

Quietest
Weekdays in term time
Busiest
School holidays, Thomas weekends
Events
Magical Christmas (November-December)

Facilities

  • Thomas Land Shop - Character merchandise
  • Multiple restaurants - Including Thomas themed dining
  • Baby care - Excellent facilities
  • Accessibility - Good disabled access
  • Picnic area - Outside main entrance

Getting There

By Car
Just off M42 Junction 9 (parking £6)
By Train
Tamworth Station, then taxi (10 mins)
Coach
National Express services available

Age Recommendations

  • Under 3 years: Excellent - Thomas Land perfect
  • 3-6 years: Ideal age for the park
  • 6-10 years: Great variety of rides
  • 10+ years: Some thrills but may want more

Money-Saving Tips

  • Book 7+ days ahead for cheapest tickets
  • Season passes for multiple visits
  • Under 3s free entry
  • Merlin Annual Pass holders get entry
  • Bring picnic to save on food costs

Drayton Manor height questions

How many rides at Drayton Manor have no height restriction?

24 of the 46 rides at Drayton Manor have no minimum height, so anyone can board (younger children may still need to ride with an adult).

What can a child under 100cm ride at Drayton Manor?

A child under 100cm can go on 28 of the 46 rides at Drayton Manor, counting rides they can board with an adult. Use the height filter above to see exactly which.

What is the tallest height requirement at Drayton Manor?

130cm, for Maelstrom and Stormforce 10.

When was the Drayton Manor height data last checked?

We last checked the ride heights at Drayton Manor against the park's own published information on 25 August 2026. Parks do change requirements, so confirm on the day of your visit.

Where this data comes from

Height requirements for Drayton Manor were read from the park's own published ride information and last checked on 25 August 2026. Parks can change restrictions without notice, so confirm anything your day depends on before you travel.

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