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@cop1116

Жыл бұрын

As soon as I saw that title I said aloud 'Yes, most definitely' because a few weeks ago I was there with mates and had one of the best theme park experiences I've ever had. (I dont go to many theme parks)

@louiselarge1583

Жыл бұрын

Hi walk with Tim have you been to wooky hole yet because it is fun and I loved it when I went to it.

Love this place! We used to visit every year with our school back in the 90s. A few years back, I took my daughter there in May. The weather was a bit off, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The park was pretty empty, and although some rides were closed, we were the first ones on whenever they opened. No lines for the roller coasters meant we could ride them over and over again. Hands down, one of my best theme park experiences ever - all without the usual wait!

I agree with Gaby, those fast passes are just wrong, everyone should just queue, but unfortunately I guess all theme parks have them, oh and I mean the paid passes, the only fast passes should be for disabled customers

I must say, I love Gabby's comments, brutally honest and spot on with everything. Hopefully Holly started to enjoy it later on because at the start she did not seem impressed, bless her. She should have got a friend to come with ya'll (if possible)

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

She always looks that even on holiday 😂

@simplesecretof

Жыл бұрын

@@WalkWithMeTim A secret Joy Division fan maybe ? 🤔🤔

Went here on school trips back in the early 00s. The first time was when apocalypse had just opened. The queue was ridiculous but worth it at age 13- I’d probably be terrified at age 36 😂! Still looks as good as a I remember with a few additions as expected over 20 years later!

Omg it's been 11 years since I've been there, I went with my year 6 class as our farewell trip. 10 year old me was so excited. This brought back memories. Glad to see malestrom is still running, it was my favourite ride

It is quite nostalgic for me I first went in 2002 and many rides are still there i used to live in Tamworth and this attraction wasn’t to far at all. I miss Tamworth and I think it’s a nice place.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

yes I first went here and only the zoo I was gutted lol

Good recording angles you seem to capture all the action of the places you're reviewing like the best parts a person would find visiting you also find everything and show it, I want to do videos like this too

Don’t be embarrassed we use club card points as well all the time!!!😅😂

Hello Tim,it looks brilliant, there are some rides to go on there,with the kids being off school its really busy.worth the trip to see what's going.

I have really enjoyed being subscribed to your content for a month or two now! This definitely makes a change from rundown hotels, and enjoyed even more for bringing back memories of school trips for me, and with the fun of Gabby, Holly and your gorgeous baby in toe too. Gabby is so ace. Hope we can have more such content in the future. Keep up the fab work!

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thanks Matthew yes I like to keep a bit of variety :-)

Awww lovely little Casper🥰 Big place though not been to a theme park for years since we took our son. Great vlog especially with Gabi & family x

I used to work for Mears and they did away days where they would hire out the entire park and invite all staff. Not bad for a free day away from the office.

Really like watching these videos with my mum and they always make us want a cup of tea. Thanks for the great content!

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thank you

Gaby and Tim that was fun and enjoyable video. It will even get more exciting as Casper gets older and can experience the parks. I began taking my two little ones when they could walk and have a fun time. Even the kiddie coasters as soon as they are ready. They still love them today, I guess it’s never too soon to start.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

yes and ill take him on them all lol

Love the vid,I’m going to Drayton manor in July ,can’t wait (3rd time)😊

My local theme park. Last visited here at Christmas 2016 (got reduced rate tickets through work) and spent all our time in Thomasland as our kids were young then. As we don't drive, travel by local bus here is difficult (there used to be a 116 that stopped at the entrance, but that was withdrawn years ago and the 110 involves a walk down a dark lane!). If your interested, the reason Thomasland is here and not at any other UK theme park is because Drayton Manor is the closest one to Thomas's birthplace. The Rev W Awdry devised Thomas for his second Railway Series book whilst he was working at St. Nicholas Church in Kings Norton, Birmingham which is at the other end of the M42 (junction 2 is the closest exit, follow the signs for Cadbury World!).

How are you there another fantastic video like always just to say I’ve never been here before that sounds bad because I’m not far away but another fantastic video like always

Made me laught Tim and Gabby shaking hands at the start, you can't beat a bit of formality in a marriage!

Hey Tim great video this it's something different too watch mate really enjoy it .... When u going back too blackpool please hotel reviews or food thanku 💯😊

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

not week :-)

Gaby and Tim is definitely what we want more of your wife is a proper laugh! Good on you chap 👍

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more

Gosh not been there in decades 🤣 love Gabby’s energy! She needs to be in more vids! Holly dying inside from the embarrassing adults in her life lol, and how cute is you baba!… nice to get to see your family ☺️

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

lol its a bit of a different video this week :-)

I have always wanted to visit here! You have convinced myself to try and book a visit!

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Do it ... lol

Love this place. Went every summer holiday with all the kids from the close I lived. Have the most wonderful memories of this place.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Same here 😎

Was debating taking the family before watching this video! Going to book in as we watch! Fab family vlog guys! 🤙🏼✨️

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

I love Drayton Manor - I first went there many moons ago when i was a child and it was pretty much just a big park, along with the Zoo (and dinosaur walk through). Before all of the rides

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

:-)

great video tim, you have a lovely family nice to see you all having fun day out.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thanks

I went there a few weeks ago, first time going again since covid. Had a great time there

I live in Worcestershire so I’m not far from Drayton Manor. Took my daughters last year as it was my youngest daughters 9th birthday. They loved it and we managed to luckily get on everything. I just want to go to Thorpe Park again! 😀

Great vid that Tim, love the family as well. Never been to Drayton but looks decent. No fast passes does my head in though, 6 hours and getting on 5 rides is annoying. Thanks for uploading 🙌🏼👏

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon yes hate that should be like a ruel you must be able to get on like 5 rides

@simonpearson8239

Жыл бұрын

@@WalkWithMeTim 💯. Hear horror stories at most theme parks now. Pricey and overfilled. Looks a quality day out though at Drayton. 🔥

I used to love it when they had the Python coaster, the indoor Pirate ride and the Jungle Cruise. Now it's largely a kiddie park with one main coaster.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

that sound good!

@zoeenglandsupporter6478

Жыл бұрын

Indoor pirate ride was ace…. Wonder why that closed?? Was it the Pirate Adventure…? Sure that’s what it was called … must have gone on it 50 plus times as a kid. Happy days

@Proman476

Жыл бұрын

@@zoeenglandsupporter6478 Yes that's it, the Pirate Adventure, such a great ride. Probably cost too much to maintain in the end.

@jezzermeii

2 ай бұрын

@@Proman476The family who used to own this theme park (until last year, when they sold it to Looping Group) unfortunately suffered badly from repair costs from repeated floods of the property and the drama that happened as a result of the death on the rapids ride (not the fault of the staff, or the ride, but it was due to rider error - still the theme park got in trouble). Hence, financial investment in the park was poor for years before selling to Looping Group and we lost great rides like Pirates Adventure.

You guys seem very down to earth and seem to be people what get a log well with everyone. Like a neighbor you know. Well a good neighbor, lol Have you guys ever done a full series on visiting theme parks all over the world? If not, that might be a good idea for a video series, I know it will be expensive but there are a lot of real good theme parks out there. Here in America we have a handful of top rated parks I would love to see you visit at some point.

We went here on ourhoneymoon ( we brought our son with us ) he was a huge Thomas nut. We let him name our youngest son and he named him after his 2 favourite engines Toby James. That was 12 years ago. Great memories

Great video again Tim great information about the park 👍

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Jason

Great Video Tim I really enjoyed watching it. It is one of my favourite Theme Parks in the UK I give it 10 out of 10. It's good to see the baby on his first ride

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

its small but still some good rides the new area is good

Gabby is very personable and confident in front of camera. Top marks for her! Glad you guys had fun. Shame it was so busy for you. Enjoyed the video.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thank Adam

Loved having Gabby featured in this, she seems like a right laugh. Also cute baby ✌️

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

she is :-)

@craighmandy1982

Жыл бұрын

@@WalkWithMeTim Who’s Holly?

@mikeuk666

Жыл бұрын

@@notrecyborg5492 just needs to not look so moody lol

Great video. Thanks a lot. I haven't been to a theme park since Butlin's (Ayr) back in the 1970s, but I don't mind living vicariously :) To me, the interesting thing about Drayton Manor is its history. "The Funniest Woman in the World" lived there at one point in time.

You are in our neck of the woods and we are in yours this week!! I used to take the kids to Drayton Manor after school all the time when they were younger. We only live 15 minutes away and invested in a season pass, it was always quiet and they got on all their favourite rides - such good times! The kids are 18 and 15 now and would probably prefer to go without us!!! 😂

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Lol

Brilliant video I haven't been for 25 years we took a group of nursery children where I worked I was a nursery nurse and we had a wonderful time alot as changed since then. Still looks great

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thanks Jennifer

It’s been a few years since I’ve been to Drayton but that stand up coaster is awesome. When I last went on “Shockwave” a friend and myself made repeated rides front, back and middle of the coaster. There used to be a Buffalo coaster there too, don’t know if it’s still there. Glad yourself and your family had a nice day out. Thumps must have been in his element especially his first theme park ride. Nice vlog👌😉

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Yes I think he liked it 😎

@jakedovey7488

Жыл бұрын

The buffalo was still there and running a year ago, also fairly short queues half the time!

I love Drayton Manor I go there a lot with the grandkids for Thomas land wow food is expensive we always take our own food and drinks have not been this year nice to see new rides there now thank you for showing us tim and gabby thumper looked so cute

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

I know sally he is growing so fast

Haven't been to Drayton Manor for years Tim, got to go again. Love Shockwave, brilliant ride.

I wish I was a kid again - I really loved your review. Drayton Manor has expanded so quickly since I was last there 10 years ago. I loved Gabby, so Beautiful and insightful - Keep up the great work Tim!

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thanks :-)

Wow, this one brought back so many memories ! My parents used to take my younger brother and I to Drayton Manor now and then, after much persuasion on our part, our Dad hated the place ! Too expensive even back in the 1960's. In fact, to avoid paying the admission price for my brother and I he would drive around the corner, find a gap in the surrounding hedge and push us both through ! As you might imagine it was very different back then, no huge roller coasters of course and it certainly wasn't a theme park.. One of our favourite rides was a train pulled by a fast tractor type vehicle which travelled at high speed, well we thought so anyway, on a very curvy lane through a heavily treed area. Those were the days !!

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

oh its now a resort

@andreakelleher3266

Жыл бұрын

Hoot! Sounds like Craggy Island

@edbrown2998

Жыл бұрын

The snake train! Was a favourite of my childhood too... pretty sure health & safety / risk assessment wouldn't allow it these days, there was a genuine chance that a trailer could skid and plough into a tree causing mass casualties! But still the best ride ever :D

Wow the queues are insane! Me and my friends went at the end of June on a weekday and there was no queues at all, it is always worse during school trip season.

I hope you both had a great time. Not a massive theme park fan now days but I been to Drayton Manor about 4 times mostly with my parents when I was younger & once with school. fist time I went there was in 2006 then I went there camping on there campsite for a few days in 2015 & went twice for a day in 2015. I do agree with you on the food at them parks being pricey when my mum took me too theme parks she always snuck sandwiches & snack & pop in as it was cheaper. Keep up the good work Tim & Gabby 👍

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thanks Andrew

@andrewbass6837

Жыл бұрын

@@WalkWithMeTim You welcome Tim

Congrats on 100k tim!!!!

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@LucazzOfficial

Жыл бұрын

@@WalkWithMeTim Np! love watching your videos especially pontins

Brilliant videos thanks guy's 👍

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Hi Tim lovely to see Gaby and Baby Casper. Never been here looks fun . The disc ride they have one like that at Chessington. Very enjoyable vlog thanks for sharing with us. Love to you all as always Tracey 💕 xxxx ps good to see my work place good old Tesco helping with the club card vouchers xxxx

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

lol thanks Tracey

Hi there Tim and Gabby it was nice to see the baby he has got big have a nice time.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

lol yes big boy!

So glad you had a fab day with us.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

it was great fun!

Nearly in tears over some of GIddy Gaby's comments. Love the family vids you do together.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

😊 thank you

Theme park food prices are insane. I remember being in Spain once at port aventura on holiday and that was really expensive. Plus all its just a day of queueing not for me but great video…

Oh the memories having grown up very nearby! I still to this day think the old snake train they used to have there was the most hardcore ride I have ever done!

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Lol

School trips to Drayton manor that takes me back. When I was a kid I was scared of Gordon the big blue engine. Used to give me nightmares 😂

Brilliant videos love the ones in Benidorm I’m definitely going next year 👍

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

I love beni! have fun

You should visit the Efteling some day! I think it'd be right up your alley, being a mix of rides, immersive theme, and beautiful landscaping (and some classical rides like a carrousel from around 1900!). Definitely go on a weekday outside of (Dutch) school holidays, though - then the queues tend to be only about 15-30 minutes for most rides,. It's also definitely a two-day park, if you want to visit the fairytale forest as well.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

I'll check it out!

6:03 This is Gordon.

Loved this and should definitely get Gabby in a few more videos! Such fun to watch

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thanks, Lewis , gaby will be happy with this comment :-)

Hi all. Love your vlogs you’ve been doing. I don’t really like theme parks I’m the person who goes and holds all the coats for everyone 😂…but…I did like the look of that theme park and there’s different rides I think I would go on. I loved the Thomas park and the train ride’s that take you around the park. Just a shame they make the prices so high for a family day out. Looking forward to seeing your next vlog.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching Dorinda

used o go there in the early 90s camping at the campsite that used to be there with my family and before the fair was fenced in at night we go round the fair searching for glass coke bottles because you used to get 5 pence per bottle when handed back which would use the money in the arcade

Great channel so pleased to come across it. Subbed ❤

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Very nice little park for families ~ my boys loved Thomas growing up.

Thanks Tim great video my daughter and son-in-law took my grandchildren last Wednesday they had a good time it's really not far from us I have been before but a while back anyway thanks again Tim and Gabby and little one xx ❤️ Yvonne

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thanks Yvonne

This is pretty cool a stationary ride

Good video as always Tim.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Tim you are a multitasker holding the baby and the camera lol a man of many talents

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

lol

Interesting very interesting Keep up the great work mate.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

😊

Sundown is an amazing place to take your little one when they get a bit older

That looks like great fun 😀. You have a lovely family.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thank you

RIP Apocalypse, but I need to get back on Shockwave. I didn’t like it last time I rode it but that’s cos it had just opened that day, it was cold and there barely enough people to fill one train.

You have a lovely family, Tim. And I gotta admit, I thought the Thomas display was pretty neat!

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Yes even as a grown up I thought that was good

Aww you’re both looking well and so lovely to see your beautiful baby boy he’s gorgeous 😁

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thanks

Im 53 and In the 80s, Drayton was my go-to-park both school and family. Great memories but boy has it grown exponentially (great to see it thrive). We also went to Alton Towers quite a bit. Thanks for a great video as always.

You should have gone after the summer hols finish as the park will be extremely quiet then. I'll be going in September (last visit was a couple of years ago on a really busy day like yours) and it'll be nice to get on everything without the queues. 🙂

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Good idea

I will probably never get there because I’m in the US. I really enjoy “walking” with you. This one is great with your family!

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thanks :-)

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

agree!!!

Looks brill!Good all round entertainment for all age groups.Lovely to see Gaby Holly & Caspar😁😁😘😘

11:36 That's because this ride, along with many others have only recently been installed because the park was bought by another company who wanted to develop it. So the foliage hasn't grown yet.

Nice seeing you gabby and Holly and casper hope you enjoyed yourselfs

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Thanks fiona

Interesting how much its changed over the years, used to go a lot when I was young, mainly for the zoo though! My hubby was gutted he didn't see you, as he works next door lol!

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

What's next door the zoo?

@jojo55508

Жыл бұрын

@@WalkWithMeTim Industrial park, nothing exciting lol!

Hi Tim and Gaby another great video would be great to see you both do a video from Bridlington

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

well I have done one from there :-)

Blarst boi that there gull o' yours is a rum'un in't't. Great honest review. Bless your little man.

I’d love to see a new coaster at Drayton Manor! Love the park, been going since I was a kid.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Yes would be good and long overdue

Last time I went here, we moored the boat up the road, were the first in and promptly got stuck upside down on the roller coaster for an hour.

Nice vlog again Walk With Me !

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

I went on the Shockwave many many years ago, I think it was quite new at the time, and we got lucky on one of the days we were there as it got quiet! So we went on, got off, ran all the way around the queuing system and back up to go on it again! I think we managed like 7 times in a row that day! I remember the old log flume at Drayton Manor because I broke my nose on it!!! There was a handrail in front of me which had all the foam picked off so when everyone said duck to avoid the water, I got thrown forward and bashed my nose on it. That was a fun experience!! 😅😅

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

yikes that's a story!

Tim, was there pond water at the park? you didn’t mention it. hehe.

Not a bad theme park and great having ya family with you xx

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming

Honestly, when I went last August, in the summer holidays, it was quieter than what it looked like on the day you went!

That was brilliant I love theme park , even though they can be expensive. Know I know what Drayton Manor is like I think I'll go .

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

you should and where you can use your Tesco club card lol

Hi Tim and Gaby. I enjoyed Drayton theme park. There is a few rides I would go on. Also my sister would go on every ride in the park.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

lol

What a great family vlog about Drayton Manor. 4:25 Whose bite at £3 per bite. 9:35 The Vikings part looks great, last time was with Shawn, Theme Park Worldwide. 14:30 The lady must be a WWMT fan subscriber. 15:50 Staff member did not look happy on a train. When is the next Family Vlog? Thank you, Tim and family.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Lol maybe

Absolutely fantastic 👍👍👍

I've always felt Alton Towers to be the better park. I went there last summer for my first Rollar Coaster ride. Never Again! Went on all of them but The Smiler. Love the videos.

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

thanks

Hi awsome video Drayion Manor has some stunning rides i have built a few of them out of paper and card such as Maelstrom the Captain,s Sea Adventure ride from Thomas land two rides from the vikings Thor and Loki wich is my favorite ride and i am hoping to build another of thier rides called Drunken Barrels i am hoping to go to Drayton one day

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

You should it's a great park

Eau de pond! Looks a good day out!

Last time I went to Drayton Manor I was 12. I am currently 28. I live in the Midlands as well. Although I have a fear of rollercoasters, I may have to go back to the park & check it out, probably when kids are back in school though

@WalkWithMeTim

Жыл бұрын

Wow its seem like that for alot Inc me I was last here like 18 yrs ago

I use to love coming here as a kid there use to be a ride called pirates adventure it was the best ride I wish it was still there 😔

This looks like a really neat place to go. Going on a weekday when it isn’t school trip day would be the only time I’d consider going because I just can’t imagine spending a whole day there, spending a 1/3 of the time in a queue (when I can’t stand for long periods of time. Theme parks are not disability friendly), and only getting on maybe five rides! I stopped going to our modest theme park for the same reason. I don’t think there’s really anything they can do about it (I agree with Gaby that fast passes just seem unfair) but it does stop me from choosing to go (that and the ungodly cost).