Drayton Manor Hotel
ENTRY
from £27.50
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Tamworth
What it’s like
A theme park day of rides, a zoo and Thomas Land, with the option of staying over at the hotel next door.
Fifty-odd rides and attractions spread across the park, and the bit smaller kids will remember is Thomas Land, over 25 rides built round Thomas and friends. Adventure Cove has the wetter stuff, River Rapids and Wave Swinger among them, and there's a 15-acre zoo if you want a break from queuing. Frontier Falls does the Wild West theme, and Emily's Adventure Play and the Dino Trail give younger legs somewhere to potter that isn't a full-on ride.
A day ticket is £27.50 for age 4 and up, £15 for 2 to 3 year olds, and buying online adds a £2 transaction fee, which is a small sting but one to expect these days. If you fancy squeezing two days out of it, the flexi ticket runs £36 and £16 respectively. There are monthly annual passes too, from £5 up to £19.50, which starts to look sensible if you're local and going more than once.
Stay over at the hotel and the Stay & Play package includes park tickets, usable on both your check-in day and the day after, though it's worth knowing Bed & Breakfast alone doesn't include park entry. Check-in is 3:30pm, check-out 10:15am, and cots are free if you ask when booking. Breakfast and dinner both need booking ahead, the site's honest that they get busy, so that's one less thing to sort on the day.
Food on site runs through the Manor Brasserie & Bar, doing breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner and a Sunday roast. Parking is free for hotel guests who book direct, otherwise there's a standard charge, and wheelchair hire is available along with Essential Companion tickets for carers. The Easy Access Service has ride restrictions and a daily allowance, and it doesn't cover the 4D Cinema or The Haunting, worth factoring in if that affects your plans.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Free on-site for hotel guests booked directly
- Food
- The Manor Brasserie & Bar with breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner and Sunday roast
- Wheelchairs
- Wheelchair hire available. Essential Companion tickets available for carers
- Worth knowing
- September visit gives free return visit valid until 30 October 2026
- Online ticket bookings add a £2 transaction fee
- Breakfast and dinner at the hotel need booking ahead, they warn it gets busy
- A September visit earns a free return visit valid until 30 October 2026
- Bed & Breakfast alone doesn't include park tickets, only Stay & Play does
Plan your visit
How much are tickets?
£27.50 for age 4 and up, £15 for 2 to 3 year olds. Buy online and there's a £2 transaction fee on top.
Do we need to book in advance?
Booking isn't required for park entry, though breakfast and dinner at the hotel do need booking ahead as they get busy.
Is there a cheaper option if we're going more than once?
There are monthly annual passes from £5 to £19.50, plus a flexi ticket at £36 (£16 for 2 to 3 year olds) that covers two days.
Can we stay overnight and get park tickets included?
Only the Stay & Play package includes tickets, Bed & Breakfast doesn't. Tickets bought this way work on your check-in day and the day after.
What time is check-in and check-out at the hotel?
Check-in is from 3:30pm, check-out at 10:15am. Late check-out can be arranged for £15 an hour, up to 12pm.
Is there parking?
Free for hotel guests who book directly. Other bookings pay the standard parking charge, and there's overflow parking opposite the hotel if the main car park fills up.
What's there for younger kids?
Thomas Land is the big draw for smaller ones, with over 25 Thomas-themed rides, plus Emily's Adventure Play for younger legs.
Is the park accessible for wheelchair users?
Wheelchair hire is available and there are Essential Companion tickets for carers. The Easy Access Service has some ride restrictions and a daily limit, and it doesn't include the 4D Cinema or The Haunting.
What food is available?
The Manor Brasserie & Bar does breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner and a Sunday roast. Dietary needs can be accommodated if you flag them at booking, ideally 48 hours ahead.
Do you provide cots for a hotel stay?
Yes, cots are added free of charge when you book.
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