Drayton Manor Theme Park, Theme park and zoo in Staffordshire, England
Drayton Manor Theme Park is a theme park and zoo in Staffordshire that offers rides and animal enclosures spread over a large site. The layout divides into themed zones with roller coasters, water rides and paths that wind through tree clusters and grassy areas.
The grounds once belonged to a prime minister until a couple acquired the estate in the mid-20th century and opened the park. Over the decades the site grew with the addition of new roller coasters and the creation of animal zones.
The park takes its name from a former country estate and sits on grounds that once belonged to a notable political family. Families often spend entire days here, combining animal encounters with rides in a setting that mixes woodland with open spaces.
The park suits families with children of different ages, as separate areas cater to toddlers and older visitors. Weekdays outside school holidays see shorter queues, and plenty of benches line the garden areas for rest.
A small steam railway circles the grounds, following the route of an old estate line from the opening years. Some of the zoo animals come from breeding programs and are rarely seen in British parks.
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