Drayton Manor has plenty of rides to suit all ages and thrill levels, below is some information on rides.

 

This ride holds a number of firsts, based on the story of a lifeboat rescue, it is the UK’s first reverse chute water coaster and due to the association with the RNLI, where a donation is made for every ride photograph sold, the ride has raised £66,000 and funded an Atlantic 85 Rescue boat named ‘Drayton Manor’

 

The ride has 3 drops of varying heights, and generates up to 3G’s and a speed of 35 knots. It has been described as ‘The best water ride in the country’.

 

More firsts Drayton Manor with this coaster, the only stand-up rollercoaster in Europe and the only stand up rollercoaster in the world with an incline twist!

 

Built in 1994 Shockwave generates up to 4G and hits speeds of 53mph,it has 1 Zero-G Roll, 2 Corkscrews and 1 Vertical Loop and has been voted ‘The Best Stand-Up Rollercoaster In The World’ by The Roller Coaster Club of Great Britian.

 

Named as Britain’s scariest ride by the Sunday Times, Drayton Manor’s Apocalypse is a 5 sided free-fall tower ride 54 metres (177 ft) high. Each side has a different form of seating 2 side’s are sit down,  2 sides stand up and 1 side, named ‘The Fifth Element’ is stand up and floorless. It was the only stand-up tower drop in the world until 2005 when Hurakan Condor opened in Port Aventura.

 

Victims/riders hang at an angle of 20 degrees before dropping 54 meters in 4 seconds, generating 4G’s before the rare earth magnet brakes bring the cars to a steady stop.

 

The second X-Car coaster to be built, Drayton Manor’s G Force incorporates ‘Big Boy’ seats with hip restraints instead of the more common shoulder restraints which give you a unique rollercoaster experience.

 

The coaster drops out of the station before climbing 23 meters up a humpty bump lift. It also includes a backward roll of -1G, a steep loop with a top speed of 70 kmph and a ‘Bent Cuban Eight’ an element that is modelled on aerobatic manoeuvres. Riders experience 4.3G on the 385 metre long ride.

 

This swinging inverter ride will turn your world upside down. Opened in 2004 at a cost of £1,000,000 Drayton Manor’s Pandemonium is rated as one of the most intense theme park rides around.

 

The ride has two large swinging gondolas that hold 64 riders and feature over the shoulder restraints and a large lap bar. The two cars swing progressively higher, in opposite directions, until they swing right over 360 degrees at the height of 24.7 m creating 3.8Gs.

 

One of Drayton Manor’s most popular attractions, Maelstrom is a gyro swing ride with 32 outward-facing seats on a circular gondola, it swings up to a maximum height of 22.5 m at an angle of 95 to 120 degrees while simultaneously revolving at 5 rpm.

 

The ride combined with the coastal village theme of destruction and washed up debris really gives rider the experience of being caught in the eye of a storm!

 

A theme park classic! After conducting a survey Drayton Manor realised the public wanted the old ‘swinging pirate ship’ that was removed replaced. They did so in 2007 next to the lake.

 

For the first time in Europe, Thomas and his friends will have their very own home at Drayton Manor Park. Families can experience the magic of Sodor and interact with their favourite characters as never before.

 

Set in 6,000 square metres of beautiful parkland, Thomas Land is a multi-million pound attraction promising fun and adventure for the young and young at heart. It boasts 12 wonderful themed rides, a spectacular indoor play area and a shop filled with fantastic Thomas & Friends merchandise.

 

It's full steam ahead to Thomas Land at Drayton Manor Park

 

- Discover Thomas: Thomas & Friends Exhibition located in Farmer McColls Farm

- Rosie Joins Thomas & Friends: on the tracks in Thomas Land

- Knapford Station

- Troublesome Trucks Coaster: A 220 metre roller coaster that runs up and over Thomas Land

- Diesels Locomotion Mayhem: Join Iron Arry, Iron Bert, Rusty, Mavis, Salty and Diesel on a journey of Near Misses

- Jeremy Jet:  Fly High with Jeremy and control your flight over Sodor

- Crazy Bertie Bus: Climb onboard and enjoy a crazy journey with Bertie

- Harold's Helicopter Tours: Fly with Harold, see Edward, Harold, Gordon, Toby and Rosie for photo opportunities

- Rocking Bulstrode: Climb on board and have a rockin' ride as it rotates you 360 degrees

- Cranky the Crane Drop Tower: Drop and bounce from 8 metres high

- Sodor Classic Cars: Steer your car through tunnels, a garage and a barn

- Lady's Carousel:  A gentle ride on Lady's engine, for the very small

- Terence's Driving School:  Drive your own Terence around the yard

- Emily's Indoor Play Area: Scramble up and down in this large indoor playground

 

The Curse of Skull Rock- Step aboard, put on your 4D glasses, hold on to your seat and watch out for the spray of the ocean as you delve into a completely new cinema experience.

 

Take an amazing trip into our medieval kingdom, where dragons and knights try to outwit each other, with surprising results!

Belay me hearties! – the Pirate Adventure takes you through the midst of a battle on the big seas!

Hold on you your hats pardners as you jump on board for the craziest Wild West show ever! The Shoot Out takes you through a Wild West town where objects come to life as you target them with your on-board pistol!

 

Drunken Barrels – a sensational ride that takes the whole family for a spin!.

Not forgetting all-time family favourites like the Carousel and the Buffalo Roller Coaster – guaranteed fun!

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