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.
Quick Stats
- Total Rides:
- 46
- No Restrictions:
- 24
- Adult Price:
- £36
- Child Price:
- £36
- Parking:
- £6
- Updated:
- 25 August 2026
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🎢 Accelerator Family coaster with spinning cars for added thrills. | Coaster | From 100cm with an adult From 120cm on their own | Medium |
⚡ Air Race Spinning plane ride with pilot-controlled flips. Minimum height 1.2m. | Thrill | From 120cm on their own | Medium |
👨👩👧 Bertie Bus Ride on Bertie the Bus around Thomas Land. Guests under 1.05m must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | From 105cm on their own | Gentle |
🎯 Blasting Barrels Interactive shooting game where riders blast targets from spinning barrels. Minimum height 1.1m. | Interactive | From 110cm on their own | Low |
👨👩👧 Blue Mountain Engines Gentle monorail ride around Thomas Land. Guests under 0.9m must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | From 90cm on their own | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Captain's Sea Adventure Gentle boat ride for families. Min 0.9m with adult, 1.2m to ride alone. | Family | From 90cm with an adult From 120cm on their own | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Carousel Traditional carousel. Children under 1.1m must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | From 110cm on their own | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Cranky's Drop Tower Mini drop tower for children in Thomas Land. Minimum height 1.05m. | Family | From 105cm on their own | Low |
🎯 Crazy Golf Family crazy golf course. No height restriction; guests under 0.9m must be accompanied by an adult. | Interactive | No height limit | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Diesel's Locomotive Mayhem Gentle spinning ride themed to Diesel. Children under 1.2m must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | From 120cm on their own | Gentle |
🎯 Dino Trail Walk-through dinosaur trail. No height restriction; guests under 0.9m must be accompanied by an adult. | Interactive | No height limit | Gentle |
🎭 Discover Thomas Exhibition Interactive Thomas & Friends exhibition. Small children must be accompanied by an adult. | Show | No height limit | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Dodgems Ahoy Traditional bumper cars - 145cm to drive alone. | Family | From 120cm with an adult From 145cm on their own | Low |
🎪 Emily's Adventure Play Thomas Land play area. Maximum height 1.3m. Guests 4yrs and under may not use main play area. | Play Area | No height limit | Gentle |
🎭 Falls Theatre Children under 1.0m must be accompanied by an adult. | Show | From 100cm on their own | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Flying Dutchman Pirate ship themed swing boat. Children under 1.0m must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | From 100cm on their own | Low |
👨👩👧 Flynn's Fire Rescue Swing ride themed to Flynn the Fire Engine. Guests under 0.9m must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | From 90cm on their own | Gentle |
🎢 Gold Rush World's first multi-directional family lift-and-launch coaster. New for 2024. | Coaster | From 100cm on their own Maximum 196cm | Medium |
👨👩👧 Harold's Helicopter Tours Gentle helicopter ride in Thomas Land. Guests under 1.05m must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | From 105cm on their own | Gentle |
🎯 HB Games Games arcade. No height restriction published. | Interactive | No height limit | Gentle |
👨👩👧 James and the Red Balloon Balloon ride giving views over Thomas Land. Children under 1m must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | From 100cm on their own | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Jeremy Jet's Flying Academy Gentle plane ride around a tower. Guests under 1.2m must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | From 120cm on their own | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Jolly Buccaneer Classic pirate-themed ride. Min 1.0m, under 1.2m must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | From 100cm with an adult From 120cm on their own | Low |
🎢 Jormungandr Family-friendly rollercoaster through the heart of the Vikings land. | Coaster | From 105cm with an adult From 120cm on their own | Low |
👨👩👧 Lady's Carousel Traditional carousel in Thomas Land. Guests under 0.9m must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | From 90cm on their own | Gentle |
⚡ Loki Spinning and tilting Norse-themed flat ride. UK's first Zamperla Nebulaz. | Thrill | From 105cm with an adult From 120cm on their own | Medium |
⚡ Maelstrom 22-metre tall giant swinging pendulum ride seating 32 riders. | Thrill | From 130cm on their own Maximum 195cm | High |
👨👩👧 Polperro Express Railway Scenic miniature railway ride around the park. Children under 1m must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | From 100cm on their own | Gentle |
💧 River Rapids Intamin river rapids ride in Adventure Cove. Min 1.1m with adult, 1.3m alone, max 1.96m. You will get soaked! | Water | From 110cm with an adult From 130cm on their own Maximum 196cm | High |
👨👩👧 Rocking Bulstrode Gentle boat rocking ride for young children. Guests under 1.05m must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | From 105cm on their own | Gentle |
🎯 Sheriff's Showdown Interactive shooting game ride. Children under 1.1m must be accompanied by an adult. | Interactive | From 110cm on their own | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Sleipnir Ride Odin's eight-legged horse around a track. Min 0.86m with adult, 1.2m to ride alone. Age 2+ minimum. | Family | From 86cm with an adult From 120cm on their own | Low |
👨👩👧 Sodor Classic Cars Vintage car ride around a track. Guests under 1.1m must be accompanied by an adult. All adults must be accompanied by a child. | Family | From 110cm on their own | Gentle |
💧 Stormforce 10 River rapids ride with multiple drops - you will get soaked! | Water | From 130cm on their own | High |
👨👩👧 Terence's Driving School Drive tractors around a track in Thomas Land. Min 1.0m, max 1.4m. | Family | From 100cm on their own Maximum 140cm | Gentle |
👨👩👧 The Bounty Pirate Ship Large swinging pirate ship ride (opened 2007). Minimum height 1.2m. | Family | From 120cm on their own | Medium |
👻 The Haunting Spooky walk-through dark ride experience. Children under 1.2m must be accompanied by an adult. | Dark Ride | From 120cm on their own | Low |
🎢 The Wave Sit-down looping coaster with four inversions including vertical loop, zero-G roll, and double corkscrew. | Coaster | From 120cm with an adult From 132cm on their own | High |
💧 Thomas & Percy's Submarine Splash Interactive water play area in Thomas Land. Minimum height 0.9m, under 1.2m must be accompanied by an adult. | Water | From 90cm with an adult From 120cm on their own | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Thomas, Rosie & Percy Engine Tours Ride the famous engines around Thomas Land. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | No height limit | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Thor Disk'O Coaster in the Viking area. Minimum height 1.2m. | Family | From 120cm on their own | Medium |
🎪 Tidal Towers Adventure Cove play area with rope bridges, climbing towers, and slides. Suitable for children 6+. | Play Area | No height limit | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Toby's Tram Express Tram ride with Toby around the park. Minimum height 0.95m, under 1.05m must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | From 95cm with an adult From 105cm on their own | Gentle |
🎢 Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster Thomas Land's junior coaster - perfect first roller coaster experience. | Coaster | From 100cm with an adult From 120cm on their own | Low |
👨👩👧 Wave Swinger Classic chair swing ride spinning above the park. Under 1.2m may only ride in a double seat on the inner seat. | Family | From 100cm with an adult From 120cm on their own | Medium |
👨👩👧 Winston's Whistle Stop Tour Train ride around Thomas Land with Winston. Guests under 1.05m must be accompanied by an adult. | Family | From 105cm on their own | 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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Guide Section
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
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)
- 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:
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
Guide Section
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)
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
Guide Section
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
Guide Section
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
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.
