{"id":899,"date":"2025-04-21T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/?p=899"},"modified":"2025-04-22T12:00:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T12:00:09","slug":"drayton-manor-is-offering-free-entry-youll-need-to-grab-tickets-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/21\/drayton-manor-is-offering-free-entry-youll-need-to-grab-tickets-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"Drayton Manor is offering free entry \u2013 you\u2019ll need to grab tickets fast"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The deal is only available for two days (Picture: Drayton Manor)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Theme parks<\/a> have long been a go-to choice for a family day out<\/a>. But they\u2019re not exactly cheap<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Even if you manage to get a discount on tickets, once you factor in travel, food, and overpriced teddies from the gift shop, a family of four is looking at spending well over \u00a3100.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, one popular UK resort is transporting its guests back to the good old days \u2014 when you could pass through its barriers for absolutely nothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Drayton Manor is reviving its 1950s pricing model by scrapping its entry fees.<\/p>\n

Guests can enjoy free entry on April 24 and 25 \u2014 but it won\u2019t be a totally free day out, instead, park-goers will use pay-as-you-go tokens to access park rides.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Staffordshire-based theme park boasts over 50 rides and attractions, a 15-acre zoo with more than 500 animals, and an immersive Thomas the Tank Engine-themed land<\/a> for the little ones.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Guests can use pay-as-you-go tokens to enjoy the rides (Picture: Drayton Manor)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During the two-day deal, each ride can be enjoyed for just one to five tokens. These are available to purchase in packs of five and 10 online or from various points around the park.<\/p>\n

For those who want to avoid counting their tokens, wristbands are also available for unlimited access to rides.\u00a0<\/p>\n

These are priced at \u00a330 per person if purchased online in advance or \u00a335 per person when bought on the day at the park.<\/p>\n

The free entrance is in honour of Drayton Manor\u2019s 75th anniversary<\/a>. Tickets to the theme park would usually start from \u00a327.50 when booked online.<\/p>\n

All guests are required to book a free ticket online before their visit and walk-up entry is not guaranteed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The free tickets will go on sale\u00a09am on Tuesday 22 April.<\/p>\n

Victoria Lynn, managing director at Drayton Manor Resort, said: \u2018Our 75th-anniversary celebrations are in full swing, and as part of that, we want to give families the chance to discover Drayton Manor for less.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u2018Whether you choose to join us at the park with a picnic or browse the rides, arcade, museum and zoo for free, or go for it with a full wristband, there\u2019s plenty of fun to be had at Drayton Manor throughout the weekend and beyond.\u2019<\/p>\n

Drayton Manor will continue its celebrations throughout the year with \u2018monthly Fireworks Extravaganzas\u2019, live music and a variety of family-themed entertainment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The theme park, which was awarded the UK\u2019s best value theme park in 2023, boasts plenty of attractions. From thrill rides, such as \u2018The Wave\u2019 to River Rapids and children\u2019s rides \u2013 there\u2019s plenty to explore.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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