Theme parks · West Midlands
Drayton Manor
In or near Middleton.
Drayton Manor — country house in Drayton Bassett, Staffordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- School holidays (Apr–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Wilnecote · 2.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Drayton Manor, the nearest railway station is Wilnecote, located 2.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is B78 3TW, and the park is wheelchair accessible.
About
Drayton Manor is a theme or amusement park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "country house in Drayton Bassett, Staffordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6095°, -1.7135°.
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Heritage listing
Drayton Manor, one of Britain's lost houses, was a British stately home at Drayton Bassett, since its formation in the District of Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. In modern administrative areas, it was first put into Tamworth Poor Law Union and similar Rural Sanitary District, 1894 to 1934 saw its inclusion in Tamworth Rural District, and in the next forty years it lay in the Lichfield Rural District (which was abolished in 1974).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Drayton Manor is a family-friendly resort featuring over 50 rides and attractions, including Europe's only Thomas Land and a 15-acre zoo. Visitors can enjoy a variety of experiences suitable for all ages, from thrilling roller coasters to animal exhibits.
From the Wikipedia article
Drayton Manor, one of Britain's lost houses, was a British stately home at Drayton Bassett, since its formation in the District of Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. In modern administrative areas, it was first put into Tamworth Poor Law Union and similar Rural Sanitary District, 1894 to 1934 saw its inclusion in Tamworth Rural District, and in the next forty years it lay in the Lichfield Rural District (which was abolished in 1974).
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Background
History
The manor was owned from the time of the Norman conquest by the Bassett family until in the 13th century. The male line failed and Margaret Bassett, heiress to the estate, married Edmund Lord Stafford.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6095, -1.7135
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Lichfield
- Parish
- Drayton Bassett
- Postcode
- B78 3TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tamworth
- Nearest railway station
- Wilnecote — 2.3 km
- Official site
- www.draytonmanor.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5306122 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Drayton Manor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Drayton Manor.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drayton Manor?
- Drayton Manor is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B78 3TW), in the parish of Drayton Bassett.
- What is Drayton Manor?
- Drayton Manor — country house in Drayton Bassett, Staffordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Drayton Manor?
- The nearest railway station is Wilnecote, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode B78 3TW.
- Is Drayton Manor a listed building?
- Drayton Manor is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Does Drayton Manor charge admission?
- Drayton Manor typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Drayton Manor?
- The nearest railway station is Wilnecote, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B78 3TW.
- Is Drayton Manor suitable for children?
- Yes — Drayton Manor is a family attraction designed for children. Most rides and attractions are aimed at the under-12 age band.