Drayton Manor has many great thrilling rides & attractions that have been at the resort for years. First to highlight is Shockwave, the UK’s only stand up coaster. Opening all the way back in 1994, its four inversions and stand up function makes for a unique and iconic ride. Maelstrom is one of our favourite flat rides in the UK, being a giant Gyro swing ride, that takes rides back and forth in a swinging motion as it also spins 360 degrees. One of the most thrilling rides you can find at Drayton Manor! 

For those who love water rides, you can ride Stormforce 10, a log flume ride based on a treacherous storm featuring three drops with one of them being backwards. Those who think they can get away dry on this ride would be mistaken. The ride also had a little refresh in 2021 as the area was rethemed to Adventure Cove. This land also features the River Rapids which rethemed in 2021 that takes a splashing journey with a colourful, vibrant setting.

Included in the price of your day ticket, you can also visit Drayton Manor Zoo. Home to over 500 animals and 16 acres of open plan zoo. You can see animals from all over the world as Drayton Manor play their part in preventing the extinction of beautiful animals, wildlife and habitats worldwide.

The zoo hosts some of our favourite animals such as the Capybara, meerkats and even a cockatoo. They have more animals than this though, such as a whole building dedicated to the reptile species, with more snakes than you need to see! They also have so many other mammals and birds to see, like the Sumatran Tiger or Red Panda.

We love visiting the zoo and it really does take time out of your thrilling day at the theme park to relax and witness some fantastic and beautiful animals. It is one of our favourite zoo’s and perfect for the target audience who are visiting.

Overall, Drayton Manor Resort is ready for the 2023 season with lots of exciting and recent new additions. If the recently refreshed land of Adventure Cove or the new Vikings land for 2022 is not enough reason already to visit, the wide range of events the resort is bringing over the upcoming months must get you excited. Whilst the target market is for the younger and family audience, it has plenty for adults and teenagers who have never been or may not have visited in recent years. We can see the resort is expanding, developing and adjusting to be fun for everyone.

Dean said the following from his visit; “Drayton Manor really have an exciting season and future ahead of them. Experiencing their recent Vikings area for the first time was really fun, and nice to see the upkeep of existing attractions making it a full day destination. The hotel and event options can extend the visit for even longer and for more enjoyment, especially Party Bingo!”

Austyn mentioned; “For my first time at Drayton Manor in 5 years, it was very exciting to get back to see the new themed land Vikings and it was impressive to see in person. On top of that, getting back on Shockwave, trying out the newly themed rapids as well as riding The Haunting, it was a shock how much there was to do. With how many new events there are, I will be back to Drayton Manor for a 2nd visit later this year for sure!”

Thank you to the team at Drayton Manor for inviting us to visit for the opening day of the season. They provided us two day tickets to enjoy the park for the opening. Have you recently visited Drayton Manor or looking to visit for one of the fantastic thrilling events later this year? Let us know over on our socials your thoughts.