West Midland Safari Park & Drayton Manor Extravaganza
- Duration: 2 days
- Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Ref: D2TLEI8955
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
2 days
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Enjoy fantastic fun for all the family, and kids of all ages on this action packed adventure!
An ultimate short break for families, fun and thrill seekers lets you experience two of the UK's favourite visitor destinations all in a fantastic value weekend tour! You are ensured entertainment and thrills with no worries about getting there, plus a comfortable overnight hotel stay with breakfast included, so everything is taken care of. You can just enjoy yourself!
Experience a wild adventure at West Midland Safari Park, an award-winning visitor attraction, located in the heart of England. It is home to a variety of all-weather attractions, including four miles of drive-through safari, the largest animatronic dinosaur exhibit in the UK and a theme park. Discover over 170 exotic species and come face to face with some of the fastest, tallest, largest and cutest animals around.
A fun-filled time for all ages is guaranteed on a day at the multi-award winning Drayton Manor. Set in 280 acres of parkland and lakes, enjoy theme park rides and attractions including a 15-acre zoo, the brand new Vikings Area and Europe’s only Thomas Land, ideal for families with younger ones too, and much more!
An ideal choice for:
* The young and the young at heart looking for a fun packed short break
* Animal lovers, and thrill and fun seekers of all ages!
* A great value family getaway with everything taken care of
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1
Join your comfortable coach this morning and head for the fabulous West Midland Safari Park, home to some of the world’s most beautiful and endangered exotic species. Highlights include a Safari Drive, Adventure Theme Park (additional costs apply for rides, payable at the Park) and for your own little explorers, a dedicated Tiny Tots area with 7 rides and attractions designed for the smaller guest! The walk-through Discovery Trail is a fantastic all-weather attraction, hosting a number of animal exhibits and a variety of encounters, talks and shows. Land of the Living Dinosaurs features over 40 life-size, animatronic dinosaurs, making it the largest animatronic dinosaur attraction in the UK, and then continue the prehistoric adventure and venture into the UK’s largest Ice Age exhibit. Whether you prefer a restaurant-style family meal or to eat on the go, there is also a great range of food and drink options to suit everyone.After all the fun and laughs it is time to rejoin your coach and head for your comfortable hotel with time to relax after your first day's adventure and then get a good night's rest!
Day 2
After a filling breakfast, we make our way to Drayton Manor where the day is yours to enjoy as you please.Get ready to tick off more than 50 rides and attractions at this action-packed Drayton Manor Theme Park. Kids will adore Thomas Land, the only one of its kind in Europe, packed with 25 Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends themed rides and attractions – plenty to keep the young (and young at heart!) busy. Elsewhere in the park, there are family-friendly thrills to enjoy as well as some extreme rides not for the faint of heart! There’s also a 15-acre Zoo to explore, which is home to over 100 animals from around the world, including several endangered species.
You will have ample time to explore before continuing your journey home later in the afternoon with time to relax on board.
Tour includes
- 1 night's hotel accommodation with bed & breakfast
- Entrance to West Midland Safari Park*
- Entrance to Drayton Manor Theme Park
- Direct Coach Travel
- Net Zero Carbon Offset Certificate
Infant price £69 available on request
*Please note the coach will take you through the safari, but during busy periods this can take 2-3 hours, limiting your time for the other attractions at the park. The wristbands for the rides are not included, but can be purchased at the park on the day
Drayton Manor Theme Park
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationIt’s full steam ahead to Drayton Manor Theme Park. With exciting new lands to discover, Europe's only Thomas Land and a 15-acre zoo, there’s fun for everyone!
Set in 6,000 square metres of beautiful parkland Drayton Manor and Thomas Land promises fun and adventure for the young and the young at heart. Explore over 50 exciting rides and attractions. Whether you’re after a fun filled family ride or seeking adrenaline pumping fun, look no further than family favourites such as The Carousel or The Bounty Pirate Ship. Or why not take a flight on Maelstrom and Air Race, feel the full throttle of Shockwave stand up roller coaster, or maybe give the heart stopping 54m drop tower Apocalypse a try for the fright of your life plus so many more.
If you prefer a bit of a slower pace, then remember you can have a wander around the 15-acre zoo and meet all of the creature friends as well. The zoo will captivate you with the astounding variety of animal species. From Meerkats to Sumatran Tigers, you won’t believe your eyes at how close you are to these animals.
Rides and attractions are subject to availability and may close for technical or operational reasons. It's very rare that we know ahead of your visit date if an attraction is planned to be unavailable, please refer to Drayton Manor's website for up to date information. For more information, click here (opens in new window)
West Midland Safari Park
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationFor the perfect family day out... journey on the four-mile Safari Drive-through and come face-to-face world’s most extraordinary and beautiful animals such as the gentle giraffe, impressive rhino, inquisitive African wild dog, incredible African elephants and magnificent lions and tigers. Have a wander around the Discovery Trail and discover the Reptile House, Twilight Cave, Creepy Crawlies, Aquarium, Lorikeet Landing, Sea Lion Theatre and Penguin Cove. Visit the African Village to see the cheeky meerkats & the playful lemurs in Lemur Woods. There are daily hands-on animal encounters, Sea Lion Shows, lemur talks and hippo feeds all included in the admission price! Step back in time as you journey through Land of the Living Dinosaurs and Ice Age, showcasing prehistoric creatures that once roamed the earth! Boj’s Giggly Park is an immersive, multi-sensory children’s play area which is perfect for younger visitors.
Please note the coach will take you through the safari, but during busy periods can take 2-3 hours, limiting you time for the other attractions at the park. The wristbands for the rides in the Adventure Theme Park are not included, but can be purchased at the park at an extra cost on the day.
For further information, please see the West Midland Safari Park website (opens in a new window)
Accommodation
Ibis Styles Birmingham NEC & Airport Hotel Birmingham
The ibis Styles Birmingham NEC & Airport is nestled in between the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and Birmingham International Airport. You’ll enjoy relaxing bedrooms that offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, with tea/coffee making facilities and a desk plus free Wi-Fi access. Family rooms consist of a double and sofa bed suitable for 2 adults and up to 2 children. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and fitness centre.For further information, please click here for the hotel website (opens in a new window).
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