The park is home to more than 35 rides and attractions, including the first standup roller coaster in europe, shockwave, and the 5sided drop tower apocalypse. Set in 280 acres of parkland in tamworth, staffordshire, drayton manor combines elements of a theme park and a zoo. Drayton manor is a theme park and zoo in the grounds of the former drayton manor. On 9 may 2017, evha jannath, an 11yearold schoolgirl from leicester, lost. Apr 28, 2012 theme park worldwide 122,627 views 57. Guests perch on a bicyclestyle seat in a standing position on shockwaves trains, hitting a top speed of 53 miles per hour during the ride. It was opened in 1994 and is one of the only two standup coasters in europe. Our drayton manor park family break is a funfilled uk family short break for thrill seeking families.
Families were left stranded 120ft in the air after a rollercoaster broke down at a popular theme park. Shockwave, the only standup roller coaster in the uk filmed off ride only during the european coaster club, standing room only 4 trip. Well drayton is good in some ways but overall is a big let down. Details about shockwave roller coaster at drayton manor park. Drayton manor is a theme park and zoo in the grounds of the former drayton manor, in drayton bassett, staffordshire, england, uk. Drayton manor features some of the biggest, wettest and scariest rides around.
Rome2rio makes travelling from lichfield to drayton manor theme park easy. Apocalypse is the worlds first stand up tower drop. The park covers 280 acres of which about 1 acres are in use, and hosts about 1. Where there are things for the whole family to enjoy, from thomas land to the thrill seeking roller coasters to wondering around its zoo. It was opened in 1994, and is the only standup coaster in europe. A video filmed by greg taylor showed the ride stopped with people on board.
Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Drayton manor theme park visitors stranded 120ft in the. Drayton manor hotel drayton manor theme park drayton manor. It is also the only standup roller coaster with a zerogravity roll ever made the ride, designed by werner stengel, was created as part. Everyones favourite theme park, packed with a host of great rides and attractions set in 280 acres of lakes and parkland. Enter one of the uks most popular family attractions, drayton manor theme park, in staffordshire. And apocalypse was the old stand up free fall on the trip. Legoland chessington world of adventures coney beach oakwood alton towers drayton manor southports pleasureland blackpool pleasure beach lightwater valley flamingoland pleasurewood hills great yarmouth pleasure beach joyland thorpe park. The only stand up coaster in europe is located in the shockwave in the park.
Apr 06, 2019 a rollercoaster ride at drayton manor had to be evacuated after it broke down midride. Drayton manor theme park has been making headlines this week after an 11yearold schoolgirl tragically died in an accident on the parks water ride splash canyons as a mark of respect to the. Drayton manor, save up to 36% off walk up prices whilst our drayton manor. Drayton manor is a modern theme park and zoo featuring some of britains largest and most exciting rides, including europes only standup rollercoaster. Be sure to experience apocalypse, the worlds first standup tower drop ride, or go one further and jump on board shockwave, europes only standup rollercoaster. Feb 11, 2020 drayton manor is a theme park and zoo in staffordshire. Drayton manor is a theme park and zoo in the grounds of the former drayton manor, in drayton bassett, staffordshire, england, uk the park covers 280 acres of which about 1 acres are in use and hosts about 1. The guided monorail ride around a themed track allows you to see the whole of thomas land from a birds eye view, with an opentop in good weather to add to. Many people evacuated and nobody from drayton manor would comment. Aug 14, 2006 well drayton is good in some ways but overall is a big let down. Let us check other interesting facts about drayton manor in the following post below. Here youll find stats and information about this drayton manor park roller coaster. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns.
Drayton manor is a modern theme park and zoo featuring some of britains largest and most exciting rides, including europes only standup rollercoaster, shockwave. Lichfield to drayton manor theme park 4 ways to travel. For total family entertainment visit the awardwinning drayton manor theme park, near tamworth, staffordshire. Set in 280 acres of lakes and parkland, drayton manor features some of the biggest, wettest and scariest rides around. Shockwave is an intamin standup roller coaster at drayton manor theme park. Drayton manor also got in on the act, with the debut of shockwave, europes first and only standup roller coaster and the only ride of its kind to feature a zerog roll in the world. Enjoy an adventure in thomas land drayton manor park. Newsflare shockwave ride at drayton manor theme park in uk. Drayton manor a family run theme park dedicated to helping you create fun family memories. It was built at the same time as the splash canyon river rapids, the station for which is located directly below. Sep 04, 2015 shockwave, the intamin stand up roller coaster at drayton manor, staffordshire, uk filmed on and off ride by andrew marshall during its first year of operation. Drayton manor tickets deals codes 2 for 1 vouchers. Visitors to the drayton manor theme park in tamworth, staffordshire in the uk said staff were forced to evacuate the shockwave ride on saturday. Many people evacuated and nobody from drayton manor.
Drayton manor theme park about whether youre after a fun filled family ride or seeking adrenaline pumping fun, look no further than family favourites such as the carousel or the bounty pirate ship. The theme park will reopen on saturday 12th march 2016 and is looking for people to work flexible hours across its retail, ride and catering departments. William bryan, managing director at drayton manor theme park, said. Many people evacuated and nobody from drayton manor would comment, said taylor.
Drayton manor latest news updates, pictures, video. The park covers 280 acres of which about 1 acres are in use and hosts about 1. Drayton manor theme park ticket in staffordshire klook uk. The shockwave is an intamin standup roller coaster at drayton manor theme park at drayton bassett in the.
A carriage full of people have been left hanging upside down on a ride at a theme park where a child was killed in a tragic accident just weeks ago. Shockwave was voted best stand up roller coaster in the world, and were sure youll agree once youve ridden this thrilling ride. Jul 01, 2017 a carriage full of people have been left hanging upside down on a ride at a theme park where a child was killed in a tragic accident just weeks ago. Trains to drayton manor nearest train station to drayton. We are selling adult, childconcession and tickets that include lunch too. Visit europes only thomas land with 21 rides and attractions from the hit television series thomas and friends. Theres the one ridicolous and stupid screaming on shockwave will result in you being ejected from the park and the ride closing. Find all the transport options for your trip from lichfield to drayton manor theme park right here. Shockwave carries its next victimsi mean guests up the lift hill. Drayton manor theme park ride photography deals top dog days. Carriage full of people left dangling upside down on. Drayton manor is a theme park and zoo in staffordshire. Drayton manor uk attractions thorpe park mania forums. A rollercoaster ride at drayton manor had to be evacuated after it broke down midride.
The park s maximum daily capacity is 15,000 guests, which is set with guest experience and traffic. Apr 06, 2019 families were left stranded 120ft in the air after a rollercoaster broke down at a popular theme park. Apr 06, 2019 drayton manor theme park visitors were left stranded 120ft in the air after the shockwave ride broke down. Six flags, universal studios, the walt disney company or any other theme park company. Create fun family memories time and time again with one of our 2020 park passes. Still a firm favourite with thrill seekers visiting drayton manor park, shockwave reaches heartracing speeds of 53mph and delivers up to 4 g. May 11, 2017 drayton manor theme park has been making headlines this week after an 11yearold schoolgirl tragically died in an accident on the park s water ride splash canyons as a mark of respect to the. Shockwave, the intamin stand up roller coaster at drayton manor, staffordshire, uk filmed on and off ride by andrew marshall during its first year of operation. Drayton manor theme park visitors were left stranded 120ft in the air after the shockwave ride broke down. The park s maximum daily capacity is 15,000 guests, which is set with guest experience and traffic congestion in mind.
The people we recruit play a vital role in ensuring that all of our visitors experience the very best possible day out. Experience some of the biggest, wettest and scariest rides around, including shockwave and apocalypse. Buy your entry to drayton manor park, zoo and thomas land in advance through intotheblue and pay much less than you would if you bought your tickets on the day. Drayton manor park horror as shockwave ride breaks down 120ft. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 24 riders per train. Create timeless family memories at drayton manor theme park just outside tamworth in staffordshire. Drayton manor theme park visitors stranded 120ft in the air. Greg taylor, who filmed the footage of people being evacuated, said. Drayton manor zoo is a fascinating place to explore with 15 acres of open plan zoo home to over 100 animals from all over the world. Drayton manor theme park introduction drayton manor theme park is located 16 miles northeast of birmingham, in the county of staffordshire. Shockwave drayton manor drayton bassett, staffordshire.
The daily capacity of drayton manor is 15,000 visitors. Drayton manor camping and caravanning club site the. Drayton manor park horror as shockwave ride breaks down. The first xcar coaster drayton manor expedition theme park duration. Rollercoaster at drayton manor breaks down midride. Drayton manor theme park family short break package. The theme park has confirmed that shockwave is closed but is scheduled to reopen later this afternoon.
The shockwave ride was evacuated at drayton manor theme park in staffordshire after it. Newsflare shockwave ride at drayton manor theme park in. If you want to see whats its like for yourelf then go. Drayton manor is a theme park resort and zoo in the grounds of the former drayton manor, in drayton bassett, staffordshire, england, uk. With dozens of rides and attractions, ranging from the childfriendly train rides of thomas land to the adrenalinepumping loops of rollercoasters like shockwave, youre sure to have a fun and memorable visit that everyone will enjoy. Surrounded by almost 300 acres of lakes and parkland, drayton manor theme park has some of englands most thrilling rides and exciting attractions. The tamworth theme park temporarily shut the shockwave rollercoaster down while guests were escorted off the. Shockwave was the only stand up coaster on the trip. It is also the only standup roller coaster with a zerogravity roll ever made. Here is all the fun that was had by all, during our exclusive opening of the new rides and area within thomas land. Shockwave is a steel standup roller coaster located at drayton manor in drayton bassett, staffordshire, england, uk.
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