A theme park near Lichfield has welcomed is one millionth visitor of 2011.
Walsall residents Surj Lal and his wife Nina visited Drayton Manor Theme Park with their children Ethan and four-year-old twins Anya and Kian, on October 10, to celebrate Ethan’s sixth birthday.
To mark the one million milestone Drayton Manor has treated the family to an annual pass, which will provide them with unlimited free entry into the park for 12 months.
Mr Lal said: “This was an amazing surprise.
“We arrived to enjoy a day-out for Ethan’s birthday and ended up leaving with a pass that will let us return as many times as we want. This was definitely one birthday that Ethan will never forget.
“The kids love coming to the park because there’s so much for them to do and since we live nearby in Walsall I expect they’ll want to visit as often as they can.”
Colin Bryan, managing director of Drayton Manor Theme Park, added: “We’ve had an amazing 2011. The highlights have included opening our new 150-room hotel, unveiling the Ben 10: Ultimate Mission rollercoaster, having a royal visit from the Countess of Wessex, as well as staging events like the popular High Dive Show.
“Welcoming our one millionth visitor is the cherry on the cake.”
Drayton Manor Theme Park’s 2011 season will come to an end on October 30, but Thomas Land, the zoo, Ben 10: Ultimate Mission and other rides, will reopen for Drayton’s Magical Christmas, on November 26 until January 2, 2012.
To book tickets, or for more information about the park, visit www.draytonmanor.co.uk or call 0844 472 1960.
