Drayton Manor Park is a theme park set in over 280 acres of parkland, including lakes and a 15-acre open-plan zoo and is one of Britain's best family theme parks.

 Rides include Apocalypse takes riders to a height of 54 metres and tilts them forward at an agonising 15 degree angle as they are hoisted skyward on a half ton launch shuttle, Shockwave is Europe's only stand-up roller coaster and Maelstrom, a million pound stomach churning gyro.

Family fun for younger people includes Excalibur  which takes you on an amazing trip into our medieval kingdom, the Pirate Adventure which takes you through the midst of a battle on the big seas, The Jolly Roger is a ride that rocks, rolls and spins the family and a Wikl West soot out where objects come to life as you target them with your pistol.

With over 100 species from all over the world, Drayton Manor Zoo is a fascinating place to visit with big cats, reptiles, monkeys, owls, eagles, parrots-plus an exotic creature reserve. One of Britain's largest collection of snakes can be found in the Reptile House, whilst visitors are sure to want to visit the zoo's newest additions, a family of meerkats.

Rides start at 10.30am. Drayton Manor Park is near Tamworth, Staffordshire on the A4091, close to Junctions 9 & 10 of the M42.