DRAYTON MANOR THEME PARK

The award-winning and hugely popular Drayton Manor Theme Park is offering members £4 off entry.

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Drayton Manor is home to some of the biggest, wettest and scariest rides in the UK.

New for 2008 – Europe’s first and only Thomas Land™.

Set within three acres of the existing theme park and based on the popular Thomas & Friends™ books and characters, Thomas Land features 12 themed rides, including Cranky’s Drop Tower, Harold’s Heli-Tours, Terence’s Driving School and the Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster.

Central to Thomas Land is Knapford Station from where a special Thomas the Tank Engine train ride takes visitors on an enchanting journey around the attraction. There’s also a wonderful indoor play arena, café, an outdoor play area, as well a huge shop.

The theme park

For thrill-seekers, there are a host of other rides at Drayton Manor Theme Park, such as The Bounty, a beautifully themed boat ride that swings back and forth, high above the park’s lake, and the incredible G-Force, which is a ride that rollercoaster fans have never experienced before. Meanwhile, Drunken Barrels whirls riders into a dizzy, giddy peak as they are transported in one of 12 gyrating barrels.

Also, Maelstrom is the only gyro-swing to make you face outwards, Apocalypse is the world’s first stand-up tower drop, while Pandemonium turns your world upside down. Shockwave is Europe’s only stand-up rollercoaster and Stormforce 10 is one of the best water rides around.

Drayton Manor Zoo

This first class zoo exemplifies conservation and is home to more than 100 different animal species from around the world, including big cats, monkeys, reptiles and birds of prey. 1219836043

Live shows

Drayton Manor Theme Park also offers visitors amazing live entertainment, including shows, concerts and fireworks.

The Voyage to the Rainbow’s End has returned to the Big Top Theatre with its blend of swashbuckling action, comedy and music.

Throughout 2008, The Cosmic Catz will take over the theme park’s Television Theatre. The Catz are a sensational girl band, who work undercover for superhero Cryton Storm, to defeat the evil Toxica in her bid to steal the earth’s energy. 1219836103

Drayton Manor Theme Park’s major summer spectacular will be the Crusade to the Lost Temple, which tells the story of ancient secrets that could destroy the earth if they fall into the wrong hands. The 45-minute show will be an explosive extravaganza, featuring speciality acts from around the world.

Other events at Drayton Manor Theme Park in 2008 include:

• 15th June: ‘Super Dad Day’. On Father’s Day, dads face the challenge of riding the park’s Super Six – our six biggest rides (G-force, Bounty, Shockwave, Maelstrom, Storm Force 10 and The Bounty) – to win £1,000 in a fabulous Grab-a-Grand competition.

In addition, dads will get free entry into the park with a full paying child.

• 5th July and 6th September: Club Association’s Day. A special promotion price of £12 per person is being offered to members of recognised clubs and associations, such as football teams, Scouts, Brownies, RNLI and more.

• 8th August: ‘Abba Mania’. Come and see the number one Abba tribute band perform some of the most memorable and popular songs in music history.

• 9th August: ‘Viva Las Vegas’, The King is coming to Drayton Manor Theme Park. Heath Ashton, winner of GMTV’s Best Elvis competition, will perform some of the legendary rock n roll star’s best hits.

But that’s not all. A picnic and firework display will make this a rockin’ night to remember.

• 10th August: ‘Kylie Mania’. Kylie Minogue tribute artist, Adele Rankin, from Channel 4 television show, Musicality, will entertain the masses with hits including Locomotion, Spinning Around and Can’t Get You Out of My Head.

All three concerts are in support of Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

• 7th September: ‘Grandparents Day’. Details can be found on www.draytonmanor.co.uk closer to the date.

• 25th October – 2nd November: ‘Halloween Spooky Spectacular’. Come to the Big Top Theatre for our Halloween party. There will be plenty of spooky, scary, family fun in October and November, including a live show – Spooky Spectacular – along with Drayton Manor’s friendly ghost Jasper and his friends.

• 25th – 31st October: Late openings during Half Term. Halloween themed lighted walks through the zoo, as well as a Thomas Halloween Train Service.

•1st & 2nd November: FIREWORKS. Enjoy the end-of-season firework displays, which take place to music as they light up the night sky. Many of the park’s rides operate till 9pm.

• 22nd November – 23rd December: Thomas Land re-opens as Sodor is transformed into a Christmas Wonderland for all the family, with roast chestnuts and Mrs Kyndley’s Christmas Cakes. There’s also ‘Santa’s Magical Adventure’ in the Big Top Theatre. Santa’s little helpers will escort visitors through the Valley of the Trees with thousands of fairy lights to the entrance of Santa’s Magical Adventure, where every child’s wish comes true.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy skating on an outdoor synthetic skating rink and enjoy some festive fireworks on 22nd & 23rd December.

See www.draytonmanorlive.co.uk for full show listings.
24-hour info line: 0844 472 1950
Ticket hotline: 0844 472 1960
Website: www.draytonmanor.co.uk