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1. Drayton Manor; Clubcard Vouchers

Tesco shoppers can pick up some easy savings at Drayton Manor by redeeming their reward clubcard vouchers.  This deal offers one day entry to the park and is always a popular method to reduce entrance charges.  Simply redeem your vouchers in advance and present at the ticket kiosks on the day of your visit.  It is worth noting that codes are only valid against on the gate/standard pricing and cannot be used in conjunction with online ticket discounts.  Find out tips and tricks with this offer over at Drayton Manor Tesco Clubcard Promotion.

2. Drayton Manor; Blue Light Cardholders

Blue Light card holders can enjoy further discounts on Drayton Manor ticket prices that can offer great value for money. This cheap ticket offer is only available for Drayton Manor online ticket bookings, (excludes Magical Christmas), with more details available over at Drayton Manor & Blue Light Card.

 

Drayton Manor; Troublesome Trucks

Drayton Manor; Troublesome Trucks

 

3. Drayton Manor Tickets from £29pp

Save up to 33% off Drayton Manor tickets when you book online in advance in this cheap ticket offer.  With tickets priced from £29pp, (£15 for 2-3 year olds), here’s a chance to enjoy substantial savings off standard price tickets for those that can plan ahead.

4. Drayton Manor; Adult & Toddler Tickets for £29

For those with pre-school children, check out the toddler ticket that runs Monday to Friday during Staffordshire term time.  This adult & toddler ticket offers 1 adult & 1 toddler, (age 4 years and under), entry to the park for £29.  This can offer value for money as under 2’s go free & a chance to visit Drayton Manor during less busy times.  This offer is only available on select days at the park so worth double checking your date before planning your visit.

5. Drayton Manor; Rainy Day Guarantee

Drayton Manor offers a FREE return visit if it rains more the 4mm rainfall during park opening hours for those that pay to hedge their bets.  Whilst this used to be a free perk for those booking in advance directly with Drayton Manor, there is now a small surcharge in place, (currently from £2pp).  The Rainy Day Guarantee return visit must be used within 30 days of the original visit date but must be booked in advance.  You will be offered this rainy day guarantee as you make your way through the booking process.

 

Stormforce

 

6. Drayton Manor; Day2Ticket

Previously, we’ve come across and an attractive Drayton Manor comeback deal that offers discounted entry for next day entry to the park. Day2Tickets are priced around £21pp, (£11 for those age 2-3) for those wanted to extend their visit. Check if this is running again this season.

7. Drayton Manor Promo Code, (now expired)

For double deals look out for this promo code for Drayton Manor that offers you a further discount off online ticket prices!  To take advantage of this offer, you must book online in advance with tickets purchased at least 24 hours prior to arrival of your visit.  Simply book online using the promo code as you move through the transaction process to gain this further discount.  This offer is not valid for tickets that includes Night at the Manor Halloween event, park buyout days & adverse weather conditions can affect ride operations.

8. Drayton Manor & West Midlands Safari Combi Ticket,

Drayton Manor has teamed with West Midlands Safari Park to bring you a discounted joint ticket offer that offers savings this season.  Here’s a chance to enjoy savings of up to 33% off single entry standard tickets with this 2-day joint ticket offer plus space out your visits as your ticket is valid until 21 October 2022, (combi tickets must be purchased online before 30 September 2022). To find out more go to Drayton Manor & West Midlands Safari Combi Ticket.

9. Drayton Manor Stay & Play, (Early Access)

Extend you visit with an overnight stay at the onsite hotel that comes with early access to select rides and attractions within Thomas Land.  This half hour early access is available to guests on both days of their stay and is a great way to get one or two rides under your belt before the park opens to general admission.  Furthermore, each hotel guests can also enjoy one exit pass per guest that effectively offers you fastrack entrance onto a selected ride, (excludes Stormforce 10 & The Haunting).

10. Drayton Manor Annual Pass

Apart from unlimited access to the park, (excluding special events), there are plenty of additional benefits that makes your Drayton Manor annual pass go further.  Perks include complimentary tickets to West Midlands Safari Park, discounts on family & friends tickets & more.  You can even upgrade your day ticket to an annual pass on the day of your visit that gives the option to test out the park out before you invest! Find out how you can make the most of annual membership, over at Drayton Manor Annual Membership.

LOOK OUT FOR our Drayton Manor Guide packed with hints and tips to get the most from your day out!

 

thomas land at Drayton Manor

Drayton Manor; James & the Red Balloon

 

11. West Midlands Safari Passholders; FREE Entry to Drayton Manor, (now expired)

Drayton Manor have teamed up with West Midlands Safari Park whereby both attractions now offer FREE entry promotions at their respective settings to their passholders.  So West Midlands Safari Annual Passholder can now take advantage of a free entry offer to Drayton Manor that is worth looking out for.  Each passholder will receive a code that can be redeemed online at Drayton Manor.  More details available at Free Entry Offer to Drayton Manor.

12. Drayton Manor; Group Bookings

Pick up cheap tickets to Drayton Manor is you club together and take advantage of group ticket prices.  A group is defined as 30-300 people at Drayton Manor with tickets priced from £25pp when booked in advance.  This option is only available on select dates at the park with more details available at Drayton Manor Group Tickets.

13. Drayton Manor; 10 Money Saving Tips & Tricks

So now you’ve bagged yourself a bargain, why not look out for our 10 money saving tips to help you get more from your day out.  From lesser known attractions to bucking the trend on popular rides, you can find out more within our 10 Money Saving Tips & Tricks for Drayton Manor.

 

drayton Manor thomas land

Drayton Manor; Thomas Land (photo by Tony Charnock)

Insider guide

Once you’ve worked out the best Drayton Manor Ticket Deals & Discounts then it’s time to turn your head to more practical matters to get the most from your day out.

1. Thomas Land; Tips & Tricks

i. Head Directly To Base; Thomas Land is a popular attraction for young families and so avid Thomas fans should head directly to this themed area as queues tend to build throughout the day.

ii. The Thomas, Rosie & Percy Engine Tours; did you know that the Thomas & friends train only provides a ONE WAY journey from Thomas Land over to the other side of the park? You’ll often find a much shorter queue in place if you buck the trend and take the train from Tidmouth Station back to Thomas Land!

iii. Lesser Known Thomas Attractions; look out for more Thomas Land attractions squirreled away at the back of the park that attract shorter queues. Find Terences’s Driving School & a fantastic miniature Thomas railway over by Tidmouth Hault station that many guests don’t even know exist!

 

Shockwave at Drayton Manor theme park

Drayton Manor; Shockwave

3. Beat The Queues; Early Bird

Plan ahead & take advantage of the quietest time at the park which tends to be the first 60/90 minutes of the day.  Good to know that the car park & ticket booths both open significantly earlier than the park so ensure you are parked up & ready to go the moment the gates are opened. As the park tends to open about 30 minutes before the rides, this gives you ample time to find your bearings, select your first ride & start queuing before it opens.

4. Thrill Ride; Queue Capacities

Worth noting that queue capacities for thrill rides vary quite considerable at Drayton Manor;

Shockwave; good queue capacity with each carriage taking up to a maximum of 24 people.

Maelstrom; whilst the queues may look longer for this ride, the queues move quickly as capacity is high.

Stormforce 10; both tend to get busier throughout the day with queues peaking at around 1-2pm.

Accelerator Rollercoaster; remains a popular at the park although more of a family coaster than the high end thrill ride.

Looking for cheap tickets to Drayton Manor? Follow our Guide to Drayton Manor Deals for current promotions & offers!

 

Drayton Manor; Troublesome Trucks

Drayton Manor; Troublesome Trucks

5. Drayton Manor; Non Queue Attractions

As the queues begin to build at the park, look to intersperse rides with non-queue attractions to balance your day.  For time away from the queues look out for attractions such as Spencer’s Outdoor Adventure Play, the Drayton Manor zoo, Dino Trail or even the Discover Thomas Exhibition.  Older children will enjoy the fully functioning penny arcade, (Bryan’s Works Penny Slot Machines) or the 4-D Adventure.

6. Cheap Tickets to Drayton Manor

There are plenty of ways to reduce your entrance charges at Drayton Manor for those planning to shop around. Take advantage of cheap ticket promotions that can also include online discounts, adult and toddler tickets plus loyalty rewards.

More information available at Drayton Manor Tickets; Deals & Discounts.

 

thomas land at Drayton Manor

Drayton Manor; James & the Red Balloon

7.  Drayton Manor; Fastrack Tickets?

Whilst there are no fastrack tickets available at Drayton Manor that ‘in it together’ attitude remains popular with theme park users.

8. Ride Photography Deals

For those that like to pick up a ride photo or two, look out for the photo pass offer at Drayton Manor.  This offers a discounted price on 4 photographic items, (including Thomas Land photos & driving licences) plus free digital downloads too.  The added advantage with this offer is that you can use it throughout the season should you wish.

9. Drayton Manor; Picnics & Lockers

Picnics are welcome at Drayton Manor and offers an easy way to make some savings at the park.  There are plenty of lockers available, (located behind the Carousel or at Emily’s play area), to store your belonging with a range of pricing options available.   You also have the option of storing your cool box in the car; just remember to get a hand stamp when you exit as this will allow you to gain re-entry into the park.

 

Drayton Manor Thrills

Drayton Manor Thrills

10. Extra Attractions, (young families)

The great advantage with Drayton Manor is that there are plenty of other things for young families to see & do away from Thomas Land that offer you time away from the queues.

i. Spencer’s Outdoor Adventure Play; a fantastic adventure playground for children for young children, (8 years & under).

ii. Drayton Manor Zoo; wander around the zoo & keep an eye out for the feeding times.

iii. Dino Trail; go back in time and explore a world packed with friendly dinosaurs.

iv. Emily’s Adventure Play; this indoor play area runs timed sessions throughout the day, (worth booking a session on busy days).

v. Discover Thomas Exhibition; this miniature railway is great for little ones as they try to spot the Thomas & his friends as they speed by.

More Drayton Manor Information

Cheap Deals for Drayton Manor Theme Park.

10 Money Saving Tips for Drayton Manor. 

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