Thomas Land At Drayton Manor Theme Park
Attraction Information
Thomas Land at Drayton Manor is a vibrant, family-friendly destination that immerses visitors in the charming world of Thomas the Tank Engine. Featuring over 25 rides and attractions, this exciting theme park is the perfect place to spend a day with young children.
The park boasts a wide variety of experiences, ranging from gentle rides suitable for toddlers to thrilling roller coasters for older children and adults. Younger visitors will be delighted by the gentle train rides that chug around the park, while older children will love the excitement of the Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster and the twists and turns of the Cranky’s Drop Tower.
In addition to the rides, Thomas Land also features a range of themed play areas and interactive experiences. Children can climb aboard Thomas and his friends for a ride around Sodor, explore Knapford Station, or help to put out a fire in Flynn’s Fire Rescue.
Visitors can also meet their favourite characters from the show, with regular appearances from Thomas, Percy, and the Fat Controller. And with plenty of places to eat and relax throughout the park, it’s easy to make a day of it at Thomas Land.
Overall, Thomas Land at Drayton Manor is a magical destination that captures the imagination of children and adults alike, and provides a fun-filled day out for the whole family.
Accessibility Information
Parking is £6 per visit at Drayton Manor unless you are a Drayton Manor Hotel guest or are an Annual Pass holder in which case the parking is free.
There are 45 Disabled Spaces and 500+ General Spaces
The disabled parking can be found at the back of the theme park.
The hotel does not have marked disabled spaces however there is a designated parking area for disabled guests.
There is level access from the Disabled Car Park to the Theme Park.
There is level access from the Hotel to the Theme Park.
There are plenty of seating areas throughout the theme park.
There are 6 Accessible Toilets and a Medical Centre located at the Theme Park
The Medical Centre can be found next to the 4D Cinema
The easy access service is a service that allows guests and either +1 or +2 carers which will state on the Nimbus card to use the exit of up to 10 rides throughout the day to assist with the queuing process.
To apply for the Easy Access Service you will have to complete and have received a Nimbus Access Card more information can be found here – Access Card
To receive an easy access pass you must present your Access Card to a member of staff at the guest services which is located opposite the Bounty Pirate Ship.
More information for the Easy Access Pass can be found here – Access Pass PDF
Drayton Manor has 6 Accessible toilets located around the park.
All of the toilets include:
- Handrails to the side of the toilet and wash basin
- A lowered wash basin
- Wide Doorway Entry
- Disposal Facilities
- Emergency Pull Cord
Toilets are located in the following area’s
- Outside the main entrance
- The top of the hill near Apocalypse,
- Next to Air Race, in Mrs Kindley’s Kitchen,
- Thomas Land,
- The Coach Park and the Old Coach Park and
- The Thomas Exhibition Centre.
- They also have toilets located next to Safari Pizza and Pasta, in the zoo. Full details and locations can be found on the park map
There is a hoist room located in the medical centre that includes, a fully adapted adult restroom, an adult changing bed hoist (guests should bring their own sling) and an emergency assistance alarm.
The room is wheelchair friendly, with emergency pull cords fitted, and all relevant support bars.
The hoist room consists of:
- a toilet
- a wash hand basin
- a shower
- an electric bed
- a hoist
Assistance Dogs are permitted within the park but they must be kept on a lead/harness at all times and with a member of your party. No service dogs are allowed in the ride queues or within the zoo.
Once you have your Nimbus Access Card you can book your ticket as normal. To claim your Essential Companion Ticket present your card Nimbus Access Card to one of the ticket kiosks on the day of your visit.
Please note you will only receive a free essential companion ticket when accompanying a paying guest 4 years + and your access card displays the +1/+2 symbol.
Wheelchairs are available from the wheelchair hire station at the main entrance on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Please note that a hire charge of £10 applies to wheelchairs and £25 to Scooters, alongside a cash deposit of £10 is required per wheelchair/buggy.
These are available on the day only.
Pricing
4+ Years: From £30.00
2-3 Years: From £15.00
0-23 Months: Free
Adult + Toddler Ticket: £29.00 ( Mon-Fri Term Time Only )
Location
Drayton Manor Park,
Tamworth,
Staffordshire,
B78 3TW,
England