Discounted Travel and Theme Park Thrills for Staffordshire’s Teenagers

Tuesday, August 6th, 2013

Drayton Manor logoStaffordshire’s travel scheme and Drayton Manor Theme Park have joined forces to offer young people discounts this summer.

Conservative controlled Staffordshire County Council’s Your Staffordshire Card has teamed up with Drayton Manor Theme Park to offer young people up to half price entry to the park.

Holders of the Your Staffordshire Card already benefit from £1 bus travel across the county, and a range of special offers from almost 80 businesses. Now the card is even better and is a must for thrill seekers, with discounted entry to Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth.

The card was introduced in April 2011 by Staffordshire County Council following consultation with young people and Staffordshire’s Youth Action Council (YAK).  The scheme, which now has over 35,000 young people signed up, gives 11 to 19 year olds in the county bus travel for £1 per journey.

Staffordshire County Councillor, Simon Tagg, Cabinet Support Member for Transport and Connected County said, “We want young people to be able to get around the county and take part in lots of activities this summer and we know the Your Staffordshire Card will help us do this.

“Over a third of eligible teenagers in the county now have one, but I would like to see even more taking advantage of the cheap travel and the many great discounts available.  Bringing local businesses onboard is also great for the Staffordshire economy and provides a real boost for retailers as many continue to trade under challenging circumstances.”

Colin Bryan, Managing Director of Drayton Manor Theme Park said, “It’s great to be able to work alongside Staffordshire County Council and local businesses to help young people save money on what we hope to be a fantastic day out.  With a Ben 10 rollercoaster, a variety of thrill rides, Europe’s only Thomas Land™, a 4D Cinema and 15-acre zoo there’s something at Drayton Manor for the whole family to enjoy.”

To apply for a Your Staffordshire Card visit www.yourstaffordshirecard.info, or apply in person at your local library (with a parent if you are under 16). For further information or assistance call 0300 111 8000.  Young people must live in the Staffordshire County Council administrative area.  Young people who live in Stoke on Trent are not eligible.