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 19 January 2025. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.
Quick Stats
- Total Rides:
- 35
- No Restrictions:
- 8
- Adult Price:
- £40
- Child Price:
- £35
- Parking:
- £6
- Updated:
- 19 January 2025
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🎢 Accelerator Family coaster with spinning cars for added thrills. | Coaster | 👤100cm alone | Medium |
⚡ Air Race Spinning plane ride with pilot-controlled flips. | Thrill | 👤110cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 Bertie Bus Ride on Bertie the Bus around Thomas Land. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Blue Mountain Engines Gentle monorail ride around Thomas Land. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Captain's Sea Adventure Gentle boat ride in the adventure area. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Carousel Traditional carousel for all ages. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Cranky's Drop Tower Mini drop tower for children in Thomas Land. | Family | 👤100cm alone ↑Max 130cm | Low |
👨👩👧 Diesel's Locomotive Mayhem Gentle spinning ride themed to Diesel. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Dodgems Ahoy Traditional bumper cars - 145cm to drive alone. | Family | 👥120cm 👤145cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Flying Dutchman Pirate ship themed swing boat. | Family | 👤100cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Flynn's Fire Rescue Swing ride themed to Flynn the Fire Engine. | Family | 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
🎢 Gold Rush World's first multi-directional family lift-and-launch coaster. New for 2024. | Coaster | 👤100cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 Harold's Helicopter Tours Gentle helicopter ride in Thomas Land. | Family | 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
👻 Haunting Spooky walk-through dark ride experience. | Dark Ride | 👤100cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 James and the Red Balloon Balloon ride giving views over Thomas Land. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Jeremy Jet's Flying Academy Gentle plane ride around a tower. | Family | 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Jolly Buccaneer Pirate ship swing ride for families. | Family | 👤100cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Jormungandr Serpent-themed ride that slithers up and down. | Family | 👤100cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Lady's Carousel Traditional carousel in Thomas Land. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
⚡ Loki Spinning and tilting Norse-themed flat ride. | Thrill | 👥105cm 👤120cm alone | Medium |
⚡ Maelstrom 22-metre tall giant swinging pendulum ride seating 32 riders. | Thrill | 👤130cm alone | High |
👨👩👧 Polperro Express Railway Scenic miniature railway ride around the park. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Rocking Bulstrode Gentle boat rocking ride for young children. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Sheriff Showdown Interactive shooting game ride in the Western area. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Sleipnir Ride Odin's eight-legged horse around a track. | Family | 👤100cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Sodor Classic Cars Vintage car ride around a track. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
💧 Stormforce 10 River rapids ride with multiple drops - you will get soaked! | Water | 👤130cm alone | High |
👨👩👧 Terence's Driving School Drive tractors around a track in Thomas Land. | Family | 👤100cm alone | Gentle |
🎢 The Wave Sit-down looping coaster with four inversions including vertical loop, zero-G roll, and double corkscrew. | Coaster | 👤120cm alone | High |
🎪 Thomas & Percy's Submarine Splash Interactive water play area in Thomas Land. | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Thor Hammer-themed spinning ride in the Viking area. | Family | 👤100cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Toby's Tram Express Tram ride with Toby around the park. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
🎢 Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster Thomas Land's junior coaster - perfect first roller coaster experience. | Coaster | 👥90cm 👤100cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Wave Swinger Classic chair swing ride spinning above the park. | Family | 👤100cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 Winston's Whistle Stop Tour Train ride around Thomas Land with Winston. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
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Drayton Manor Height 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.
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Park Highlights
20+ rides themed to Thomas & Friends, perfect for toddlers and young children. Most rides have low height restrictions or none at all.
Thomas Land
20+ 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 Strategy
Height Breakdown
Thomas Land paradise:
No Height Restriction (8 Rides)
Thomas Land paradise:
- Lady's Carousel
- Rocking Bulstrode
- Sodor Classic Cars
- Winston's Whistle Stop Tour
- Diesel's Locomotive Mayhem
- Blue Mountain Engines
90-110cm (13 Rides)
Young adventurers:
- Troublesome Trucks (90cm)
- Harold's Helicopter Tours (90cm)
- Cranky's Drop Tower (100cm)
- Terence's Driving School (100cm)
- Runaway Roller Coaster (100cm) - great first coaster!
- Gold Rush (100cm) - new family coaster
110-130cm (8 Rides)
Growing thrills:
- Loki (105cm, under 120cm needs adult)
- Accelerator (100cm)
- Wave Swinger (100cm)
- The Wave (120cm) - sit-down looping coaster
Thrill Rides (130cm+)
For the bigger kids:
- Maelstrom (130cm) - giant swinging pendulum
- Stormforce 10 (130cm) - water rapids
- Dodgems (145cm to drive alone)
Planning Tips
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
Ride Highlights
Thomas Land - Detailed Guide
Thomas Land alone has over 20 rides and attractions:
Thomas Land alone has over 20 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
Growing Up (90-100cm)
- Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster - First coaster experience
- Cranky's Drop Tower - Mini drop tower
- Harold's Helicopter Tours - Flying ride
- Flynn's Fire Rescue - Gentle swing
For All Sizes
- Fat Controller's Driving School - Drive mini cars
- Thomas & Percy's Submarine Splash - Water play
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Unique Experiences
World's first multi-directional family lift-and-launch coaster. Only 1m height restriction means the whole family can experience it together.
Gold Rush (New for 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.
Planning Tips
Top Tips for Visitors
- Start at Thomas Land - Gets busiest after 11am
- Do The Wave early - Most popular coaster
- Book ride times - Use the app for popular attractions
- Bring swimwear - Stormforce 10 and water play areas
- Zoo late afternoon - When ride queues are longest
Planning Tips
Best Times to Visit
Quietest: Weekdays in term time Busiest: School holidays, Thomas weekends Events: Magical Christmas (November-December)
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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
On the Ground
Getting There
By Car: Just off M42 Junction 9 (parking £6) By Train: Tamworth Station, then taxi (10 mins) Coach: National Express services available
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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
Planning Tips
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