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For April only

First visit needs to be by 19 April, second by 30 April

Theme park Drayton Manor is running a ‘Double up on Fun’ promotion where if you visit the theme park by Sunday 19 April, you'll receive a free return to use by Thursday 30 April.

Drayton Manor told us visitors will be sent a free return code via email to the email address used to make the original booking within 48 hours of the initial visit. One free visit will be issued per valid ticket purchased. The codes will need to be used by the end of April to bag the free return.

How good is this deal? This is essentially a 2for1 deal that's only good if you’re definitely going to visit Drayton Manor twice this month. The promotion can’t be stacked with any other offers, so make sure you have two visits in mind. If you only plan on visiting one time, use our cheap theme park tickets guide to find other ways to save on entry.

Ongoing

Located in Tamworth, Staffordshire, Drayton Manor is home to over 100 rides and attractions, which are divided across six theme areas. Popular rides include Shockwave, the UK’s only stand-up rollercoaster, Apocalypse drop tower and Accelerator. It’s also home to Thomas Land, which features 20 Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends themed rides and attractions. It’s also home to a zoo and an onsite hotel.

Day tickets

  • One-day tickets: Start from £27.50 when booked in advance online for visitors aged between four and 65. Tickets for children aged between two and three cost £15.

  • Remember: Children under 23 months visit free, so don’t pay for your child if they’re that age.

  • Student tickets: Get discounted entry tickets via Student Beans.

Annual pass

  • Starts from £75 for a full-paying adult for an off-peak pass, which means you’d need to visit the theme park at least three times for the pass to be cost-effective.

Overnight breaks

  • Short breaks: Drayton Manor has one onsite hotel. We spotted breaks from £29 per person based on a family of four (two adults and two children) sharing a room. Breaks include a buffet breakfast, a round of mini golf, free parking, Wi-Fi, and a second day of free entry when you book a break up to Saturday 31 October.

Other need-to-knows

  • Fast pass: Starts from £24.90 and is valid for up to three rides

  • Car parking: From £9.90 when booked in advance online – it’s more expensive on the day.

  • Refunds: Generally not allowed.

Tips from the theme park

Drayton Manor Managing Director Victoria Lynn told us: “Get to Drayton Manor early and get on the big rides as soon as possible, and make sure to stay until the actual closing time. Often people decide to leave later in the afternoon, so stick around for the last hour.”

The theme park will let guests know at midday if they’re keeping rides open later, and they’ll relay this information on digital screens at the park. A new app, which will feature information and discounts, is slated to launch in June.

Victoria named several overlooked rides, including Blasting Barrels in Frontier Falls. She said: “The Thomas Train that gets you to the zoo is another, and there’s also a play area for kids called Spencer’s Playground. I’d also recommend Adventure Cove, Maelstrom, and the stage shows that take place in the centre of the park, including our new fountain show.”

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£24.90 Drayton Manor tickets

This weekend only. Saves £10.40 for a family of four

Staffordshire-based theme park Drayton Manor is offering discounted entry tickets from £24.90 for visitors aged four and over from Friday 27 March to Sunday 29 March as part of its ‘Big Restart’ ahead of its summer season. There's no code needed as the discount has automatically been applied to those days.

Entry tickets for visitors aged four and over usually start from £27.50 when booked in advance online, which means a saving of £2.60 per ticket if you plan to go this weekend rather than next. This is a saving of £10.40 for a family of four.

Entry is free for children who are 23 months old or younger and it costs £15 for children aged two or three.

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