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Sheriff's Showdown
Sheriff's Showdown is a cowboy-themed, interactive shooting ride. Grab your pistol and try to hit the targets as you're taken on a journey through the Wild West, where each successful shot means points in your pocket - plus try to get the bonus shots, and you could find yourself at the top of the leaderboard!
Whatever your age, Sheriff's Showdown is a brilliant interactive ride for everyone. The mad shoot out game tests your coordination skills and reactions, pitting you against your friends and family to see who can score the most points!
Previously known as Wild West Shoot Out.
River Rapids
Hold on tight and experience Drayton Manor's very own river rapids. Swerve around corners, splash through the waves, and get soaked as your boat is swept along the fast-flowing rapids. No two experiences are ever the same, so grab your friends and family, climb on board one of the circular boats, and get ready for a wild ride through the water! (Minimum Height: 0.9m)
This ride is currently closed.
The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure
Kids and parents alike are able to join Mouse on a picturesque riverboat journey through the deep dark wood on The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure.
As theme park goers float down the lazy river, the story of The Gruffalo magically unfolds in front of their eyes with exciting twists and turns along the way.
Dahland: New at Oakwood Theme Park
Inspired by the works of Roald Dahl, one of the world’s most loved and cherished authors, Dahland is the new themed area at Oakwood Theme Park in 2017. The area begins with the story of James and the Giant Peach but will grow in future years.
The centrepiece of Dahland is Flight of the Giant Peach, a Pinfari roller coaster that is over 1,000ft long, 36ft high and reaches speeds of 28mph. The ride previously operated at M&D's - Scotland's Theme Park as Cobra, Express and finally Space Coaster. Joining the roller coaster will be a walk-through attraction, trampolines and a performance area.
WOW Weekends at the Pleasure Beach
WOW Weekends are back at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, with the park open every weekend from 11th February to 26th March and then every day from 1st April 2017.
For just £16.25 when you book online, experience all the thrills of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, from steel mega coaster the Big One, the twists and turns of inverted coaster Infusion and the aerial thrills of Red Arrows Skyforce, to the more sedate surroundings of the River Caves, there’s something for everyone. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is also home to the UK’s only Nickelodeon Land and the world’s first Wallace & Gromit ride, Thrill-O-Matic.
Ghost Train: Rise of the Demon in 2017
Experience an all new terrifying destination on board Derren Brown’s Ghost Train: Rise of the Demon.
Take your one way ticket on a horrifying journey along the unpredictable tracks as you venture deeper and darker into the chilling depths of the unknown.
Unleashed from the dark are unseen characters, thrilling physical effects and more intense live action.
Are you brave enough to come face to face with Derren’s deepest, darkest thoughts?
Winston's Whistle Stop Tour
If you're looking for the perfect way to explore the sights of Thomas Land, come for a ride with Winston's Whistle Stop Tours. Each car, which holds up to four people, completes a circuit on an elevated track which goes above and around the attractions in Thomas Land. Enjoy this gently-paced ride with the whole family, and let Winston take you on an exciting whistles top tour of the Island of Sodor! A great ride for young ones that aren’t quite ready for the big rides, Winston's Whistle Stop Tours are not to be missed on your visit to Thomas Land.
Toby's Tram Express
Toby the steam tram is going on an adventure - and you're invited to join him! Climb aboard Toby and get ready to spin and tilt in this fun, family-friendly ride for Thomas fans. Once you are in your seat, the ride will rise into the air and begin to rotate. Toby will also tilt in different directions, leaving you dizzy! This gentle but exciting ride for younger guests will delight the whole family, young and old. When you visit Thomas Land, pay Toby a visit and experience rocking, tilting fun!
Terence's Driving School
In Terence's Driving School, young visitors take their own tractor for a fun ride. Every rider is in control of their own Terence, steering around the driving school in an anticlockwise direction. This fun ride lets young visitors drive their own vehicle in a safe environment, trying to complete circuits without bumping into the other tractors!
Sodor Classic Cars
Sodor Classic Cars is one of Thomas Land's first rides, and it remains a firm favourite with visitors young and old! With Sodor Classic Cars, guests ride off on our beautiful old-fashioned cars around a track. This gentle ride automatically steers you around a captivating animated scene, while each passenger also has their own wheel to add to the fun.