Experience the magic of the festive season like never before at Christmas at Drayton Manor: Christmas Wonderland. This enchanting event transforms the park into a winter wonderland, brimming with twinkling lights, festive decorations, and an atmosphere that invades your senses with festive cheer.
Selected dates between 23rd November – 31st December
Savour your fave rides at Thomas Land, along with a few extras as a festive bonus! explore the zoo and, brand-new for 2024, Rusty and Dusty’s Hot Chocolate Factory, Celebration Square, and the seasonal Light Train.
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These locations are glistening with a unique Christmas glow and brimming with seasonal foods, cosy fire pits, live music, and entertainment.
Enchanted Christmas Grotto
In their enchanted Christmas grotto, kids will be enthralled with festive activities and enveloped in festive warmth. As kids see Santa Claus in person and tell him about their Christmas dreams, watch as their eyes brighten.
Christmas Grotto includes:
- Kids Entertainment
- Meet & Greet with Santa
- A small gift for kids
NEW: Accessible Christmas Grotto
Their accessible grotto, created especially for kids who might require a little extra time and a more relaxed environment when they visit Santa, is accessible via Thomas’s Festive Light Train or a quick 5-minute stroll around the zoo.
NEW: Festive Light Train
Join Sir Topham Hatt for an enchanted Christmas story as you travel down their dazzling holiday light trail in the direction of Rusty and Dusty’s Hot Chocolate Factory. This festive train journey will provide an extra touch of Christmas cheer to your visit with its festive installations lighting up the night sky.
NEW: Rusty and Dusty’s Hot Chocolate Factory
Have you ever wondered how to make the ideal hot chocolate? A delectable conclusion to the Festive Light Train occurs when Rusty and Dusty divulge their secrets in their warm studio.
Take time to create with marshmallows and goodies while warming young hands with a cup of sweet cocoa!
Your reservation for the Enchanted Christmas Grotto includes admission to Rusty and Dusty’s Hot Chocolate Factory.
What rides will be open?
- Gold Rush
- Accelerator
- Blasting Barrels
- Sheriff’s Showdown
- The Bounty Pirate Ship
- Jolly Buccaneer
- Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster
- Jeremy Jet’s Flying Academy
- Thomas & Percy’s Submarine splash
- Winstons Whistle-Stop Tours
- Harold’s Helicopter Tours
- James & The Red Balloon
- Flynn’s Fire Rescue
- Bertie Bus
- Blue Mountain Engines
- Captain’s Sea Adventure
- Crankly’s Drop Tower
- Toby’s Tram Express
- Diesel’s Locomotive Mayhem
- Engine Tours
- Lady’s Carousel
- Rocking Bulstrode
- Sodor Classic Cars
- Terence’s Driving School
- Emily’s Adventure Play
- Carousel
Christmas Stay & Play
Your stay includes:
- One night’s accommodation in their Festive four-star hotel
- Breakfast included with appearances from Sir Topham Hatt and Friends (selected dates only)
- One Day Theme Park Entry
- Enchanted Christmas Grotto entry
- Festive Light Train
- Bedtime story with Frosty the Elf
- Free Car Parking and Guest Wi-Fi
Annual Passholders
All Platinum and Gold annual pass members are eligible to enter Christmas Wonderland for free. When you prebook in advance, you may add the Grotto extra for just £10 per person.
