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# New ride set to open at Thomas Land near Lichfield
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/new-ride-set-to-open-at-thomas-land-near-lichfield/
- Published: 2013-06-07T08:00:43.000Z
- Updated: 2013-06-06T07:06:49.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:24, News

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Winston from the Thomas and Friends series

A new £750,000 ride is opening at a popular tourist attraction near Lichfield.

Thomas Land, at Drayton Manor Theme Park, will launch Winston’s Whistle Stop Tour on July 19.

The new addition is the 22nd Thomas and Friends-themed attraction at the park and sees the Fat Controller’s track inspection car take visitors on a monorail tour above Thomas Land.

Colin Bryan, CEO at Drayton Manor Theme Park and Hotel, said: “We are always looking at ways to give our visitors something new and with the celebrations of Thomas Land’s fifth anniversary, what better way to commemorate it than to bring a new character to join us.

“The ride promises to entertain from the moment you take a seat – I’m sure Winston will be a big hit with everyone, young and old.”

To book tickets, or for more information about the park, visit www.draytonmanor.co.uk or call 0844 472 1960.