UK's best value theme park letting kids go free this May half term

Kids can enjoy free entry for the rest of the month

A theme park loved by families is letting kids go free this May half term. Drayton Manor was named the UK’s Best Value Theme Park in last year’s UK Theme Park Awards and is under two hours from Manchester.

Featuring more than 50 rides and attractions, it’s home to Europe’s only Thomas Land with 25 tot-friendly rides and a mini-coaster. The kids go free offer is running from now until the end of May and means you can get a free child ticket with every adult ticket purchased.

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It means two adults visiting with two children can make a saving of £55 on two kids’ tickets, which would usually cost £27.50 each. The offer applies to children aged under 10, with a maximum of two free tickets per order.

Families have already been snapping up the deal, which gives access to all the rides including thrill rides Gold Rush, Maelstrom and The Wave, as well as family favourites in Thomas Land and the park’s on-site 15-acre zoo.

Drayton Manor Resort, based near Tamworth in Staffordshire, also offers a four-star hotel on site, with 150 family rooms, including executive rooms, presidential rooms, 15 Thomas & Friends themed rooms and 10 Viking themed hotel rooms.

Victoria Lynn, managing director of Drayton Manor, said: “As the UK’s best value theme park, it’s our priority to make theme park fun as accessible as possible.

“We understand the financial challenges many families are facing, so we’re proud to offer a brand new promotion that gives every family the chance to enjoy a fun-filled day out and create treasured memories together.”

Adult ticket prices start from £29.50 and are subject to availability. You can book on the website here.