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Drayton Manor

Introduction

Drayton Manor was demolished in the 1920s, leaving only the clock tower. The gardens and pleasure grounds are now completely subsumed by a zoo, leisure park and golf course.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The site is now a theme park, open to the public, though very little of historic interest remains.

Owners

Drayton Manor Theme Park Limited

History

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • Victorian (1837-1901)
Associated People
Features & Designations

Features

  • House (featured building)
  • Description: Drayton Manor was demolished in the 1920s.
  • Earliest Date:
  • Latest Date:
  • Tower
  • Description: The clock tower is the only remnant of Drayton Manor.
  • Zoo
  • Leisure and sport facilities
  • Description: Leisure park.
  • Golf Course
Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Commercial

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Lost

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Drayton Bassett

References

Contributors

  • Staffordshire Gardens and Parks Trust