Drayton Manor announces 2 days free entry celebrating 75th anniversary in style
Drayton Manor is inviting families to play like ‘back in the day’ for two days, as it offers free entry to the park and zoo.
Drayton Manor has announced that admission fees will be removed from 24 – 25 April 2025, returning to its original token pricing system from the 1950s, as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations.
Situated just 45 minutes away from Birmingham city centre, Drayton Manor’s ticket offer is set to be a hit with thrill seekers and fans of theme park rides.
For two days only, Drayton Manor will offer free entry to the park and give visitors the chance to discover its rides using pay-as-you-go tokens or an unlimited wristband.
Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Tuesday 21 April and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Paying homage to its rich heritage spanning 75 years, Drayton Manor is inviting families to play like ‘back in the day’ for two days, as it offers free entry to the park and zoo.
It gives people the chance to discover its rides using pay-as-you-go tokens or an unlimited wristband that gives access to over 50 rides and attractions.
From 24 – 26 April free admission to Drayton Manor can be redeemed when booking an online free ticket via Drayton Manor website.
Guests can also enjoy free entertainment and access to the park’s 75th anniversary museum.
Each ride can be enjoyed for between one and five tokens, which are available to purchase in packs of five or 10 online in advance of your visit, or from various points around the park, including park entrances, rental stations, and guest services, with wristbands also available for those looking to enjoy hassle-free unlimited access to rides.
The activity forms part of Drayton Manor’s wider 75th anniversary celebrations, which will see the park pay homage to each decade with themed activities and entertainment on weekends across the summer, a diamond egg hunt, and monthly firework extravaganzas on the first weekend of each month, plus much more.
Elsewhere, Drayton Manor’s newly opened 75th anniversary museum, located in the Falls Theatre, is free for guests to enjoy until the end of the summer season.
Packed with rare artefacts, vintage memorabilia, and iconic moments from the park’s incredible history, the pop-up museum invites fans to take a trip down memory lane and celebrate the magic of Drayton Manor through the decades.
Victoria Lynn, managing director at Drayton Manor Resort, said: “Our 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.
“We’ve been named the UK’s best value attraction for the last three years running, so it’s really important to us to put this weekend on and let people know that everyone is welcome at Drayton Manor.
“Whether 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’s plenty of fun to be had at Drayton Manor throughout the weekend and beyond.
“Throughout the year, we’ll continue the celebrations with monthly Fireworks Extravaganzas, live music, and a huge variety of fantastic themed family entertainment every month, so there’s plenty for guests to enjoy whenever they visit.”
In addition to a packed events schedule, Drayton Manor offers more than 50 exhilarating rides and attractions, plus Europe’s only Thomas Land and a zoo that is home to over 500 animals from all over the world.
Location: Drayton Manor Resort, Near Tamworth, Staffordshire B78 3TW
Everything you need to know about Drayton Manor’s offer
- Admission to the Theme Park and Zoo is completely free for all guests during this promotional period.
- All guests are required to book a free ticket online in advance to manage entry and capacity. Walk-up entry is not guaranteed.
- Guests without a valid online booking may be refused entry.
- Rides and attractions operate on a token-based system during this promotion.
- Each ride requires a specific number of tokens to ride. The number of tokens needed per ride will vary and is clearly displayed at each attraction.
- Tokens can be purchased online or onsite at designated kiosks and token machines.
- Tokens are non-refundable and non-transferable, and have no cash value.
- Tokens can only be used during the visit they are purchased for.
- Guests may choose to purchase an Unlimited Ride Wristband for full access to all token-operated rides throughout the day.
- Wristbands are priced at: £30 per person if purchased online in advance | £35 per person if purchased on the day at the park
- Wristbands are valid for one guest only and are non-transferable.
- Wristbands do not include access to paid games, arcades, or separately charged experiences unless otherwise stated.
- All attractions, rides, and experiences are subject to availability, weather conditions, and operational considerations.
- Height, age, and health restrictions may apply for certain rides.
- Standard Drayton Manor Park rules and safety policies apply at all times.
- The promotion is subject to change or withdrawal at any time without prior notice.
- Management reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any guests not complying with the terms and conduct expectations.
- Standard car parking fees apply.
- Selected rides available until 9pm.