Looping Group
Staffordshire-based family attraction Drayton Manor Park has confirmed it has been sold, as part of a pre-pack administration, to Looping Group – a European company operating 15 leisure parks across the UK, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Spain and Portugal.
How much did Drayton Manor sell for?
It has also been revealed for the first time that Drayton Manor was sold for a gross consideration of £15m. Speaking in August, Denny said: “The group had been facing exceptionally challenging trading conditions.
Why was Drayton sold?
A family-run theme park hit by Storm Dennis and coronavirus has been sold after entering administration. Drayton Manor, in Tamworth, has been run by three generations of the Bryan family since opening in 1950.
Is Drayton Manor closing down?
“Drayton Manor Resort acquired the Park out of insolvency in the summer of 2020 when it was forced into insolvency due to coronavirus. We are unable to comment on the outcome of the case as it involves the insolvent business, Drayton Manor Park Limited, which is no longer the owner or operator of the Park.
Which is better drayton manor or Alton Towers?
Alton Towers has better rides and more of them. Drayton Manor is a good day out and has some decent stuff but is not in the same league as Alton Towers. over a year ago. Both are great but I think Drayton manor has more for kids under 120cm and the rides are closer together.
Why is G Force closed at drayton manor?
G Force was a roller coaster at Drayton Manor Theme Park, Tamworth, England. The coaster closed in October 2018 after extensive downtime during the 2018 season. The park stated the maintenance cost for the coaster was too expensive and therefore the decision was to close the ride.
Who is the owner of Drayton Manor Park?
Drayton Manor Park is owned by the Looping Group; a French Company who own 16 attractions dedicated to families. They comprise of Theme Parks, Wildlife Parks, Water Parks and Aquariums across Europe. Find out more about Looping Group here. Drayton Manor
When is the main season at Drayton Manor?
They comprise of Theme Parks, Wildlife Parks, Water Parks and Aquariums across Europe. Find out more about Looping Group here. Create fun family memories at Drayton Manor Park, home of Thomas Land anytime throughout the main park season which usually runs between March and October enjoying all the thrills and spills of the park.
Where was the manor of Drayton Bassett located?
Drayton Manor, one of Britain’s lost houses, was a British stately home at Drayton Bassett, in the District of Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. The manor of Drayton was owned from the time of the Norman conquest by the Bassett family until in the 13th century.
When was the Peel House in Drayton Manor demolished?
The house ceased to be the principal residence of the Peel family and in 1926 it was demolished. Only the clock tower now remains. The site was sold in 1949 to the Bryan family for the creation of leisure gardens which were later developed to become the Drayton Manor Theme Park.
