The festive season has arrived and Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire, is inviting families to join in with the Christmas celebrations at its popular Thomas Land™ attraction.

Drayton’s Magical Christmas (Saturday 28th November 2009 to Sunday 3rd January 2010*) will see Thomas Land transformed into a winter wonderland, providing visitors with festive music, colourful decorations, snow machines, and a free Christmas gift for all children under nine.

Take a trip on Thomas, Rosie or Percy round to Farmer McColls to meet the resident reindeers. The park’s ever-popular zoo will also remain open during this period. As a home to a wide variety of animals, including penguins, big cats, reptiles, and primates, the zoo has something for all animal lovers.

Colin Bryan, Managing Director of Drayton Manor Theme Park, commented: “This is the second year of opening for the Christmas period and we hope it will be even more successful than last year.

Our aim is to provide an entertaining, value for money day out. With so many things to do in one day, families can be guaranteed a magical Christmas experience that will be remembered by all.”

The main theme park will remain closed from 2nd November and will re-open on 20th March 2010.

Thomas Land opening dates:
Saturday 28th November 2009 - Sunday 3rd January 2010.
*(CLOSED: 24th, 25th, 26th December 2009)

Opening times:
Monday- Friday during Staffordshire Term Time: 12pm to 5pm
(30th Nov - 4th Dec, 7th - 11th Dec, 14th - 18th Dec)

Weekends - Saturday and Sunday and Staffordshire School Holidays: 12pm to 6pm
(28th & 29th Nov, 5th & 6th Dec, 12th & 13th Dec,19th Dec - 3rd Jan 2010)

Prices:
Aged 4 and over £16.00
Aged 2-3 £11.00
Under 2 FREE
Group of 4+ £12.50 each
Grandee (60+) £13.50
Disabled and helper £15.00 (each)