Loughborough Echo

New season at Drayton Manor is about to begin....

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THERE has never been a better time to plan a great value family day out at Drayton Manor Park, with prices for the new season now released.

Make memories with friends and family at the popular attraction from Thursday, March 30, and save up to 35% by pre-booking online and via the call centre, with no added booking fee, a Rainy Day Guarantee and free car parking.

Online 2017 tickets for four to 11-year-olds, those aged 60+, disabled visitors and carers are priced just £20, and £25 for 12 to 59-year-olds. Adult and Toddler tickets are priced at £20, After School tickets are available for £10, whilst under twos can continue to enjoy free entry into the park.

On the day prices start from just £7 for toddlers aged two to three, £29 for four to 11-yearolds, 60+, disabled visitors and carers, and £39 for 12 to 59-year-olds. Return visitors to the park can extend their experience and purchase day two tickets for £14.

With Drayton Manor Park’s Rainy Day Guarantee even the unpredicta­ble British weather can’t spoil your plans. Those who visit in the months of April, May and June and experience continuous rain for two or more hours between 10am–5pm, can return to the park free of charge in June or September 2017.

The exciting new 2017 season at Drayton Manor Park will see the arrival of a brand new ride James and the Red Balloon in Europe’s only Thomas Land. Set to delight visitors from noon on Saturday, April 1, the new attraction is based on the beloved Thomas and Friends character James and his cheeky antics with a red hot air balloon. James will be joining the 25 other rides and attraction­s based on the popular series. Families can experience the magic of Sodor like never before as they fly up, up and away in their very own balloon.

Covering 286 acres of beautiful woodland and countrysid­e there is something for all the family at Drayton Manor Park. Choose from some of the wildest and scariest rides around, including Shockwave, Maelstrom and Apocalypse, and enjoy family favourites such as Splash Canyon, Flying Dutchman and the 4D Cinema.

Visitors looking for a little peace and quiet can take a walk through the 15-acre onsite Zoo which is home to more than 100 species of animals including a mischievou­s Meerkat clan, stunning Sumatran tigers and Tamarins.

William Bryan, managing director at Drayton Manor Park, said: “2017 is set to be another big year and our prices reflect our commitment to providing families with the best value day out. The park offers something for all to enjoy and we hope to welcome even more visitors to the park this year.”

The 2017 season runs from Thursday, March 30, until Thursday, October 26, with the Firework Spectacula­r weekend taking place on October 27-29. The Magical Christmas event will be on selected dates from November 18 to December 31.

To book tickets, or for more informatio­n about the park, visit www.draytonman­or.co.uk or call 0844 472 1950. Reduced prices are available for tickets bought in advance.

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