The family-owned Staffordshire theme park won Best UK Children's Attraction for 2009
When taking children away on a caravan holiday perhaps the major issue to consider is activities. Keeping your kids occupied over five or ten days can require some preparation and research, especially when travelling to unfamiliar parts of the country.
If you’re visiting Staffordshire however then some of the hard work has been taken away from you, thanks to the Group Leisure Awards. Last week the readers of the magazine and website voted Drayton Manor Theme Park as the Best UK Children’s Attraction of 2009.
First opened to the public in 1950, Drayton Manor was founded by husband and wife team George and Vera Bryan. 60 years later the park has become an award-winning attraction located in approximately 280 acres of beautiful countryside.
The park is located on the grand estate of the Peel family whose members include Sir Robert Peel – who served as Prime Minister twice between 1834 and 1846. Still in family ownership, the theme park is packed with some of the largest, wettest and scariest rides in the UK. Complementing the adventure park is a 15-acre zoo and the hugely popular Thomas Land™, a park devoted to Thomas The Tank Engine. The park’s new attraction for 2009 is a 4-D Cinema.
Actress Tina Hobley and Jill Greed from "Dancing on Ice" present the award
Managing Director Colin Bryan was presented the award by actress Tina Hobley and Jilly Greed from Holiday on Ice, which sponsored the category. He explained “Not only are we winning industry honours but last season we saw record numbers of visitors come to the Park – so people are really voting with their feet.”
The theme park celebrates its 60th Anniversary at the end of October with a spectacular fireworks display and lightshow. For more information on Drayton Manor Park and the attractions on offer please click here.
