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1 / 6Drayton Manor Resort, near Tamworth in Staffordshire, is a full day out combining a theme park, the popular Thomas Land area for younger children, and a zoo, all covered by a single dated admission ticket. Because it is a genuinely ticketed attraction, buying in advance is the sensible move, and it pays to understand exactly what you are buying before you do.
🎟️See Drayton Manor Resort tickets on GetYourGuide →Where it is
The resort is on Drayton Manor Drive, Fazeley, near Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TW. It sits close to the M42 (junctions 9 and 10), with Tamworth as the nearest town and rail hub. Drivers benefit from ample on-site parking; if you are travelling by train, expect an onward local bus or taxi to reach the gates. Public-transport routes change, so confirm current services before you set off.
What to see
- Access to 50+ rides and attractions, all on one dated admission ticket.
- Thomas Land, a dedicated Thomas & Friends themed area built around younger children.
- Drayton Manor Zoo, included with your park entry.
- An optional paid Fast Pass add-on for rides. This is separate from your entry and is not a skip-the-line entry product.
Getting your ticket
Drayton Manor is a ticketed park, and admission is dated and timed rather than open-ended. You can book directly at the official site, draytonmanor.co.uk, or through an authorised reseller. GetYourGuide is a direct supplier for the park and sells genuine dated admission tickets covering the theme park, Thomas Land and the zoo. Tickets are delivered by email and scanned from your phone at the gate.
Important: only buy from draytonmanor.co.uk or an authorised reseller such as GetYourGuide. Tickets from unofficial resale sites are not accepted at the gate, and the park will refuse them. Note too that the "Fast Pass" is a paid ride add-on, not a skip-the-line entry ticket.
Book Drayton Manor Resort tickets & tours
GetYourGuide has the widest choice for Drayton Manor Resort — GetYourGuide sells genuine dated admission tickets (Theme Park, Thomas Land & Zoo). The park is a listed GetYourGuide supplier (page s260525); tickets are delivered by email and scanned on a phone at the gate. GYG is an authorised reseller, not a scalper., most with free cancellation. Check live prices:
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Insider tips
- Book a dated ticket in advance. Advance prices are typically lower than paying the higher rate on the gate.
- Pick your date carefully, since admission is tied to the day you choose.
- Travelling with little ones? Thomas Land is the anchor of the day, so plan your route around it.
- Factor the zoo into your timings, as it is included and easy to overlook if you spend all day on rides.
- Consider the Fast Pass add-on only if you want to cut ride queues; it does not change your entry.
Is it worth it?
For families, especially those with younger children drawn to Thomas Land, Drayton Manor packs a theme park, themed area and zoo into one ticket, which makes for good value across a full day. Because it is a genuinely ticketed attraction where GetYourGuide legitimately sells real dated admission as a direct supplier, buying through an authorised reseller is a straightforward, honest way to secure entry, usually cheaper than the on-the-gate price. Just go in with the right expectations: this is dated, timed admission with no entry queue-jump product.
FAQs
Is there a skip-the-line entry ticket for Drayton Manor?
No. Admission is dated and timed, and there is no queue-jump entry product. The "Fast Pass" you may see is a separate paid add-on for rides, not a faster way through the entry gate.
Where can I safely buy tickets?
Only from the official site, draytonmanor.co.uk, or an authorised reseller such as GetYourGuide, which is a direct supplier for the park. Tickets from unofficial resale listings are not valid and can be refused at the gate.
Is the zoo included, or do I pay extra?
Drayton Manor Zoo is included with your park entry, so a single dated admission ticket covers the theme park, Thomas Land and the zoo.
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