We were recently given the opportunity to go and visit Drayton Manor Theme Park and we were all really excited … we had never visited before so it was going to a brand new experience.
On arriving I was pleased at how well signposted it was and also the fact there was no massive massive queue when we arrived as there were plenty of people on the tills and gates.
The girls (Beth and her friend) headed to the big rides first, however we headed straight to the Zoo and we were blown away with some utterly beautiful creatures and not only that there was a lovely range of types of animals too!
Next was Thomas Land .. this was the one that Joshua was most looking forward too. I have to say WOW .. my expectation had been that it would be really cheesy … I was wrong it was so beautifully thought out and the attention to details was fantastic.
Joshua was terrified of the rocking tug but he LOVED Jeremy’s Flying Academy, Harolds Heli Tours, Diesels Locomotion Meyhem to name just a few!
All the rides were really well thought out to allow adult passengers to ride with their mini’s so it made for stress free rides!
For lunch we couldn’t decided what we wanted from Fish & Chips to Pizza, Chicken or Burgers. The girls not wanting to be seen with the foggies (well everyone over 20 is a foggie to a 13 year old aren’t they!) So the girls headed off for Chicken and we went off for Burgers.
First off I have to say the price was far less than I had anticipated £6.45 for a meal for one and approx £22 for a family deal – Now I don’t know about you but having visited similar places their prices have been higher so it was nice to see a little bit more affordable food!
Thomas Land was not the only place my toddler loved!! … he loved the 4D Cinema, Splash Canon, Drunken Barrels, The Amusements and the Merry Go Round was a total hit after 4 rides! (even Hubby joined on the last one, although he likes to remind me that he sat on a chicken not a horse!)
The girls being far braver than I or even hubby they tackled some corking rides including Maelstrom, G-Force, Apocalypse and even Storm Force 10! … I think they are nutters!
Even with rain intermittently throughout the day we had an amazing time and we are currently considering the annual passes!
We have not totally fallen for the charms of Drayton Manor and my little man is totally obsessed with Thomas Land!
Disclaimer: We were given some complimentary tickets purposes of reviewing. (although we did buy extras on the day) All thoughts and opinions were made independently by members of The Oliver’s Madhouse
What a great place to visit, I had no idea it had so much going on there.
it was amazing Fiona, we spent over 3 hrs just in Thomas Land!
It looks fantastic, lovely photos 🙂
thanks Jeanntte xx
Have been to Drayton Manor many times with my daughters. I love the fact that it’s quite compact & you don’t get exhausted from walking long distances between the amusements. Happy to hear you had a fabulous time x
I think that is so helpful isnt it! x
We went as a family when my nephew was 3 years old. He still talks about the day out despite being 7! Great place – just wish we lived closer.
thats the thing isnt it i could be a treck, although for us it was just over an hour which we were kicking ourselves we hadnt been sooner!
Great review Jaime, it looks like a fab place to visit 🙂
thanks my lovely x
That looks like a lovely family day, glad you all had fun and the food was reasonable wasn’t it x
it sure was i was really pleasantly surprised with that one
Glad you had a fun day even with a bit of rain 🙂
it was excellent thanks Nikki x
We’re going to Thomasland today! We love it there, and hopefully the sun will shine for us! Looks like you had a fab time, too x
I am now super jealous!! have an amazing time .. although i know you will do going there! x
Looks like you had a fab day. I loved the Ben 10 rollercoaster when we went. Big man may have thought he was going to die tho :-/
lol lol i think like that on anything more sinister than the thomas ride! i am such a wimp! beth and her friend loved that one and think they went on about 5 times!
We went last year, the little lady was absolutely besotted by Rosie and we went on her several times. I think it is a great park as it is perfect for younger and older alike. There is plenty of space to have picnic’s too. So glad you had a fab time.
thanks Ellie, its been amazing and i so wish we were going again this weekend. xx
It looks like a lovely day and good trip out – I’ve never been before but it looks good for a 3 year old too 🙂
Joshua loved it honey i cant wait to take him back x
Wow what a great place and looks like so much fun too! Great review hun. Love all your happy fun filled photos. Your little one looks very pleased!!!! Thanks for hosting! #magicmoments
thanks Jenny it was amazing! x
It’s fab isn’t it, my little boy absolutely loves it there, we have to go every summer.
#MagicMoments
I so so so love it and we are planning to go again soon! xx
My son Charlie used to be obsessed with Thomas I feel like I may have missed the boat on taking him to Thomas Land but it does look fab!
Joanne for any Thomas fanatic .. its once very magical place xxx
What a fab day and its always nice to see that there is reasonably priced food. It’s such a nightmare having to lug a picnic around with you. It looks an awesome day out and its good that all ages seem to enjoy it. #magicmoments
thanks Cathie, your so right i am not a massive picnic person so its nice to have the option to eat out but at a more affordable price.
We’ve been twice now with Monkey and he loved it, although last year the vintage car ride was closed whilst they installed a new ride and he was gutted. Must sort out a date for a visit this year before the holidays start.
oh no i hope their all open for you this time you go! x
This sounds like a ‘must do’ on our next visit to the folks in the UK! I can see all of our children enjoying this!
Sarah it was super and im not sure who loved it more the hubby or the toddler ! x
Looks like such a fun day out Jaime! Although I have a feeling it may be a bit of a long way to go for us (somewhere in the Midlands?). We do have the Watercress Steam Railway line near us though where they do the occasional Thomas themed day so JJ might get his Thomas fix like that! X
lol yep its midlands really so way too far to come for you just for one day! although they do camping and caravanning!
Great review and it sounds like you had a fab time. We have won tickets to go so it is really interesting to read about your experience!
Tami you will have a fantastic time now doubt at all it was super
Looks so much fun but sadly i dont have the guts to ride that rollercoaster .. not ever =P
lol lol i didnt either but my teen loved it #nutter
Many many years ago (too many to count) I went to what was then Drayton Manor Park and Zoo. Looks like things have REALLY changed since then! Glad you had fun but I have to admit theme parks are not my cup of tea (I can feel sick on a carousel) so when the boys nag me to take them to our local Theme Park (named somewhat unattractively – FestyLand) I keep 2 feet firmly on the ground and allow them all the fun (?) of the rides!
lol Festy land?? dear goodness that sounds about as much fun as!! lol x
This place looks like such amazing fun! And all I could see was super happy faces! x #magicmoments
thanks Debs it was fantastic x
Somewhere I would love to take little man (men – when N is a bit older!) x #MagicMoments
i am sure he will love it 🙂