Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire, is celebrating the UK’s first Armed Forces Day – honouring Britain’s armed forces past, present and future -- by offering all serving military personnel and their families discounted entry.

Serving members of HM Armed Forces, along with their families, can enter for £17 per person (normal price £25) on both Saturday 27th June and Sunday 28th June. Colin Bryan, Managing Director of Drayton Manor Theme Park, commented:

“Britain should be extremely proud of the men and women who serve in the Army, Navy and Air Force. They do a tremendous job throughout the world and deserve our respect and appreciation. Drayton Manor Theme Park is delighted to support Armed Forces’ Day and I look forward to welcoming servicemen and women as well as their families.”

To receive this special offer, a valid military identification card must be presented when purchasing tickets on the day of the visit. This will allow a maximum of four people per ID card to receive the discount.

For more information about the park, visit the website – www.draytonmanor.co.uk – or call the 24-hour information line on 0844 472 1950

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For details of year-round offers and discounts, go to www.forcesdiscounts-mod.co.uk, the official discount scheme for all current and veteran members of HM Armed Forces.