Drayton Manor Theme Park

Description

Drayton Manor Theme Park
Drayton Manor is a theme park resort and zoo in the grounds of the former Drayton Manor, in Drayton Bassett, Staffordshire, England, UK.The park covers 280 acres 110 ha of which about 113 acres are in use, and hosts about 1.5 million people each year. Rides at the park include The Shockwave, Europe’s only stand up coaster,[1] and Apocalypse, a five-sided drop tower.The park’s maximum daily capacity is 15,000 guests, which is set with guest experience and traffic congestion in mind. It is the fourth largest amusement park in the UK by land area at 110 hectacres.







Accelarator roller coaster
Climb aboard Accelerator and get ready for an incredible adventure. The coaster begins with a big drop before you speed around our twisting, turning track at high speeds. Then you do the whole thing again – backwards!
The young and young-at-heart will enjoy this exciting, action-packed roller coaster adventure. First-time roller coaster riders and young thrillseekers will be thrilled by this smaller but seriously exciting ride. Take a ride on Accelerator and have an unforgettable, high-speed experience today.


Apocalypse
Whether you sit down, stand up or stand for the duration with no floor beneath your feet, this ride isn’t for the faint hearted! Be prepared to reach 50 miles per hour and fall 54 metres before free falling for 4 heart-racing seconds! Voted the ‘Best Thrill Ride’ in Europe, Apocalypse is one of the most exhilarating rides you will ever experience and will push you to your limits.


Shockwave
Shockwave was voted ‘Best stand up roller coaster in the world,’ and we’re sure you’ll agree once you’ve ridden this thrilling ride! Still a firm favourite with thrill seekers visiting Drayton Manor Park, Shockwave reaches heart-racing speeds of 53mph and delivers up to 4 g. The ultimate ride for speed-demons and adrenaline junkies, Shockwave powers you through twisting corkscrews, loops and bends – so brace yourself and wait for the green light to experience the ride of your life!







Maelstrom
Adrenalin junkies won’t want to miss this one – in a unique twist, riders’ legs swing freely, giving the sensation of freedom and flight in this jaw-dropping thrill ride. This white-knuckle experience is like nothing you’ve experienced before. If you think you can handle the power of the storm, test your limits on Maelstrom.


Wild West Shoot Out
Whatever your age, the Wild West Shoot Out is a brilliant interactive ride for everyone. Our mad shoot out game tests your coordination skills and reactions, pitting you against your friends and family to see who can score the most points!


Troublesome Trucks coaster
The Troublesome Trucks Coaster is an exciting roller coaster ride that even the most adventurous Thomas fans will love. This junior roller coaster is brilliant for first-time roller coaster riders (and it’s fun for the adults too). The Troublesome Trucks coaster twists and turns around the track, tilting as it speeds around corners before pulling back into the station.







Carousel
Have fun on our charming vintage carousel, a truly classic ride that will delight the whole family, young or old. Choose a seat or ride a horse that ‘gallops’ as the ride spins. If you love the fun of Drayton Manor Park’s Big Wheel, you’ll have all the fun of the fair on our beautiful old-fashioned carousel!


The Buffalo Coaster
The Buffalo Coaster is Drayton Manor’s very own junior roller coaster. Climb aboard this wild buffalo-themed ride which swoops and loops twice around the track, going through the trees and over the lake. This is a fast-paced but easy ride that younger riders and families will love. With no drops, this roller coaster is a favourite with budding adventurers and a must-ride for young and old alike.


Air Race
Air Race takes you on a thrilling ride that will leave your head spinning. Climb into a plane and take off on a mind-bending journey through the skies as you swoop and plunge, fly and race. But riders be warned – this isn’t an adventure for the fainthearted!

Visit the full website for complete details,www.draytonmanor.co.uk