Royal opening for Drayton Manor Hotel Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex officially opened the Drayton Manor Hotel, near Tamworth, Staffordshire today (Wednesday 14th September).more

Restaurant Review: The Grill Inn at Drayton Manor Park

Usually when we take the kids to Drayton Manor we are resigned to the fact that we will be spending a lot of time in Thomas Land or upside down on rollercoasters.Read

Get a free ticket to Drayton Manor Theme Park in this weekend's Sunday Mercury

SNAP up a free ticket to Drayton Manor this summer!Read

Vote for the best coaster at Alton Towers

They’ve survived political intrigue and the politics of the jungle but today Alton Towers Resort challenged one of the UK’s favourite celebrity couples, Neil and Christine Hamilton, to cast the first vote in its ‘All Time Greats’ Rollercoaster Election by riding the park’s top five thrill rides – Nemesis, Oblivion, Air, Rita and TH13TEEN.Read

Night of laughs in store at Drayton Manor

Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, has teamed up with The Comedy Club to stage an evening of fun, laughter and disco on Friday 22nd July with live stand up from three hilarious, talented comedians.Read

Alton Towers: Sexy star of The Only Way Is Essex launches 'coaster cuties' campaign

Fresh from the beaches of Marbella, TOWIE star, Amy Childs has joined forces with the Alton Towers Resort to launch the search for a group of ‘Coaster Cuties’ - 20 fine and fearless female thrill-seekers to become the official faces of ultimate rollercoaster, TH13TEEN. Swapping a shift at the salon for a day of thrills at the Staffordshire Resort, the red-haired beauty is leading the way in the search for the nation’s ‘Coaster Cuties’ on behalf of Britain’s Greatest Escape. Read

Drayton Manor Theme Park to host special weekend for Armed Forces Drayton Manor Theme Park is supporting Britain’s armed forces by offering all serving military personnel and their families discount entry on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June. more

Shakespeare at the Black Country Living Museum

The magic of Shakespeare will be coming to Black Country Living Museum during an open air production of A Midsummer Night's Dream on Friday 24, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June, 2011. Visitors can watch Shakespeare’s tale of love and enchantment come to life against the backdrop of the Museum’s historic boat dock and canalside. Read

Kids go free at Britain’s Greatest Escape at Alton Towers Resort this half term! Wild Whitsun offers at the Alton Towers Resortmore

West Midland Safari Park opens African themed Village

West Midland Safari Park has opened a new African themed Village asRead

Drayton Manor Zoo welcomes cute new arrivals

SPRING has sprung at a Midland zoo with a host of cute new arrivals.Read

New ride at Drayton Manor's Thomas Land

FAMILIES can try out a new ride at Drayton Manor this half term.Read

Day's Out: Dinosaurs come to life at Dino Jaws exhibition at thinktank

Ever wondered what a dinosaur ate? Or how they got their food? Or perhaps ever wondered what it would be like to be inches away from the head of a T Rex? Read

Drayton Manor Park Hotel starts taking bookings

Drayton Manor Theme Park’s new hotel will officially open on Monday 15th August and guests can book their stay for as little as £120* per night via the new website – www.draytonmanorhotel.co.uk Read

Q&A with Britain's Got Talent stars Twist and Pulse at Drayton Manor

For more than 80 years now Drayton Manor Theme Park has been thrilling families with its dedication to providing thrills, spills and excitement for all ages.Read

Britain's Got Talent stars Twist and Pulse open Ben 10: Ultimate Mission rollercoaster at Drayton Manor Theme Park

Drayton Manor Theme Park yesterday opened its newest ride at the park, which was unveiled at a special VIP event by Twist and Pulse, the sensational street dance duo who were runners up on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent 2010.Read

Drayton Manor Theme Park raises £4,000 for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Drayton Manor Theme Park has raised £4,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and has recently presented it to the charity to enable it to continue its worthwhile search for a cure for type one diabetes.Read

Drayton Manor Theme Park aims for Morphsuit world record

An army of people wearing Zentai Suits, also known as Morphsuits, are being called upon to help set a new world record at Drayton Manor Theme Park.Read

Free day out at Drayton Manor Theme Park for William and Kate

Friday 29th April may be special for a certain William and Kate, but Drayton Manor Theme Park in Tamworth, Staffordshire, is determined to make it just as exciting for other couples called William and Kate by offering them free entry into the park on that day.Read

Head off to Alton Towers with the family for a Great Escape

LAST weekend at Alton Towers I rubbed shoulders with Kevin Webster from Coronation Street, the stupidly young and good-looking cast of Hollyoaks and the Katie Price circus in all its glory.Read