A POPULAR UK theme park will reopen today after being forced to close due to flooding.
The owners issued a statement on social media yesterday stating that it needed to shut to ensure the “safety of its customers”.
Drayton Manor Resort has now said it will open as usual today between 10.30am and 6pm – although it has warned not all of its rides may be open depending on conditions.
Today, Dayton Manor said on social media: “We’re open today and operating as normal.”
It continued: “As always, ride availability can be affected by weather or operational requirements, so we recommend checking our ride availability page before visiting for the latest updates.”
Yesterday, the theme park was closed due to heavy downpours and thunderstorms caused flooding in the area.
Floods swamped Birmingham and the West Midlands on Wednesday night.
Locals reported their cars having been stranded and homes were inundated with flood water.
A statement on the theme park’s Facebook said on Thursday: “Due to adverse weather and flooding, Drayton Manor Resort will be closed today.
“We know many of you were looking forward to visiting, and we’re very sorry for the disappointment and inconvenience this causes.
“There’s no need to contact us at this stage. We’ll be in touch with affected guests shortly with information on how to rearrange your visit for another date.
“Thank you for your patience and understanding while we make alternative arrangements. We look forward to welcoming you to Drayton Manor soon.”
Drayton Manor, located in Tamworth in Staffordshire, is considered to be the best-value park in the country.
It has over 50 rides and attractions, and is home to Europe’s only Thomas the Tank Engine Land and a 15-acre zoo.
In 2024, Drayton Manor opened its new Wild West themed world called Frontier Falls.
It opened in July 2024 with a new rollercoaster called Gold Rush where visitors are whisked away in a runaway mining cart.
It’s the first rollercoaster in the UK to feature a backward launch into an outdoor gravity track.
The roller coaster has a two-minute ride time, with Drayton Manor claiming it to be the longest track length for a family coaster in the country.