Benzin
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Flamingoland sponsoring Leeds always amuses me.
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Flamingoland sponsoring Leeds always amuses me.
Shaggy_Dog_
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It seems that Flamingo Land also have a commercial agreement in place with Bradford City and that Gordon Gibb actually owns their Valley Parade stadium.
Who knew that Bradford City fans could get in to Flamingo Land on a 2 for 1 offer if they wore a Bradford City shirt with the Flamingo Land sponsorship on it!
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Flamingo Land also sponsors Flamingo Land Stadium, the home of Scarborough Athletic.
Themeparksandy1981
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If your going to the fireworks event today after the fireworks have finished Thor, Accelerator, The Haunting, Gold Rush & Blasting Barrels will re-open at 7.20 to 8.
Themeparksandy1981
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Not sure what I thought of the display tonight.
Now for the fireworks themselves they were the best the looping group has ever put on with was also the shortest at less than 10 mins.
The sound was awful with some of the speakers at the front was neither not working or the sound was distorted. No lighting around the area and the songs selected didn’t go with the fireworks.
Lots of guests around us wasn’t happy and said it wasn’t a patch on the display Tamworth castle put on.
Now for the fireworks themselves they were the best the looping group has ever put on with was also the shortest at less than 10 mins.
The sound was awful with some of the speakers at the front was neither not working or the sound was distorted. No lighting around the area and the songs selected didn’t go with the fireworks.
Lots of guests around us wasn’t happy and said it wasn’t a patch on the display Tamworth castle put on.
Themeparksandy1981
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Not sure if your annual passes are running out by the end of the month or thinking of buying a pass next year but Drayton got some good Black Friday deals to the 30th Nov.
Even the 4 family passes was cheaper than what the Bryan’s offered them for
Or u want the 2 park pass
Now mine and my daughter’s annual pass runs out on the 23rd so hopefully they will offer the renewal price and the 13 month offer which is £89.10 each
Even the 4 family passes was cheaper than what the Bryan’s offered them for
Or u want the 2 park pass
Now mine and my daughter’s annual pass runs out on the 23rd so hopefully they will offer the renewal price and the 13 month offer which is £89.10 each
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Hi there. I was watching Huddersfield Town VS Tamworth tonight on BBC 2 in the FA Cup, and noticed there is a large Drayton Manor bilboard. The only football sponsor information I can find out there is their Wolves sponsorship. Is this an official sponsorship or did they just pay for one bilboard?
I am a bit late to the party here as I did not see this post. But Tamworth football club, or the lamb as we know it locally, have been sponsored by Drayton Manor for decades.
There are still old signs for DMP hanging around the ground with older logos on, they have sponsored the Lamb for decades, at least. The fact we were on TV is not why you are seeing the adverts, they have existed for what seems like forever.
Fun fact, you could throw a stone from where the camera man is standing here and hit my front door. Quite literally meters away.
So close infact, we can have BBQs on the roof of the house (I mean, why the hell not?) and have full view of the pitch.
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Themeparksandy1981
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Can’t believe with Tamworth and Villa’s training ground both been within 3 miles of the park they gone with Wolves as the main sponsor for the team and park.
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The park had some minor improvements over the past 3 weeks.
New lighting in the car park
The main entrance plaza had its booths removed
The Flying Dutchman been removed not sure for maintenance or ready to move as the boats were missing off site
New lighting in the car park
The main entrance plaza had its booths removed
The Flying Dutchman been removed not sure for maintenance or ready to move as the boats were missing off site
The park had some minor improvements over the past 3 weeks.
New lighting in the car park
The main entrance plaza had its booths removed
The Flying Dutchman been removed not sure for maintenance or ready to move as the boats were missing off site
Compare and contrast with the north of Staffordshire…
DistortAMG
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It is usually disassembled like this most years. It's age requires frequent full checks of the mechanicals and structure, meaning it has to be taken apart.
This does not rule out a new ride in it's place though.
They usually use the “planning for future fun banners” when they are planning new ride/area so I strongly believe the rumours the ride getting related to Vikings and new flat will finish of frontier falls area quite nicely (they need to change the lights to and hopefully open up the travern for a wild resturant/pub area?
Im sure they will continue the refurbishment of accelerator so that be intriguing to see the final result!
The entrance looks a lot better without the booths I wish AT would move bag checks to the side and open it up like this for event theming! They just need to paint the entrance facades a different colour I feel?
Lighting and new Xmas decor is a very welcome improvement it’s is lovely to see the park constantly improving since Looping group took over. Once the zoo gone and they sort the pirate building out It will once again be a great family park! It’s all going in the right direction.
Im sure they will continue the refurbishment of accelerator so that be intriguing to see the final result!
The entrance looks a lot better without the booths I wish AT would move bag checks to the side and open it up like this for event theming! They just need to paint the entrance facades a different colour I feel?
Lighting and new Xmas decor is a very welcome improvement it’s is lovely to see the park constantly improving since Looping group took over. Once the zoo gone and they sort the pirate building out It will once again be a great family park! It’s all going in the right direction.
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Oh yeah, I totally missed the barriers!
Themeparksandy1981
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I can understand them moving it as it’s not even listed in the Western area. As the Vikings rides ain’t open for the Christmas event I didn’t look to see if work was taking place in the Vikings area. If you remember the 5 year plan it listed Relocate a ride within Drayton Manor Park and introduce a new round platform ride to the vacated spot.
Also a member on Drayton Talk and a member of the camping and caravan club has reported that Drayton Manor didn't renew the licence and looking at the website it’s not listed anymore
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So construction for the 40 lodge cabins could be starting ready for the 2026 season.
Also a member on Drayton Talk and a member of the camping and caravan club has reported that Drayton Manor didn't renew the licence and looking at the website it’s not listed anymore
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