The Wave Track Walk
Experience The Wave like never before with this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour and lift hill track walk before the park opens to the public.
Perfect for thrill seekers and coaster fans, this unique experience gives you rare access to areas usually hidden from guests, including the ride’s control systems, maintenance areas, operator cabin, and an unforgettable climb up the iconic lift hill for breathtaking views across the Resort.
Your evening begins at 6pm with exclusive backstage access and the chance to discover the inner workings of one of Drayton Manor’s most thrilling attractions.
Experience Highlights
- Lift Hill Track Walk | Suit up in professional safety equipment and climb the towering lift hill with expert guides, stopping at the summit for an unforgettable photo opportunity overlooking the park.
- Go Behind the Controls | Step inside the PLC room and discover the technology that powers one of Drayton Manor’s most thrilling attractions.
- Discover How The Wave Operates | Explore the operator cabin, maintenance bay, and learn about the ride systems, block sections, transfer track, and daily operational procedures that keep The Wave running smoothly.
Tickets for this epic new experience cost just £100 per person!
- Track walks only available on Saturdays when the park is open.
- Track walks can be added to your booking when booking your park ticket or booked separately.
- Experience start time: 6pm. Guests will be collected from the park entrance at 5:50pm
- Experience duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Minimum participation height: 1.2m tall, all guests under 1.32m tall must be accompanied by a responsible person aged 16+
- Maximum number of participants: 8, split into 2 groups of 4
- Theme Park access not included and must be purchased separately if you wish to visit the park prior to your track walk
- Guests must be able to safely climb stairs and wear provided safety equipment
- Closed-toe footwear is required
- Cameras and phones may only be used in designated areas
- Height and health restrictions apply
- The experience takes place at 6pm, after the park closes. Guests must arrive at the designated meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the start time. Latecomers will not be admitted as this experience and will forfeit their ticket.
- This ticket does not include access to Drayton Manor Theme Park and Zoo, parking, food and any additional paid attractions unless otherwise stated.
- This experience is not suitable for expectant mothers.
- All participants must meet the height requirement for The Wave and be physically capable of climbing stairs and walking unaided.
- Due to the nature of the experience, guests with certain medical conditions, including heart conditions, back or neck problems, vertigo, or mobility restrictions, should not participate.
- Closed-toe, secure footwear must be worn at all times. Loose footwear, sandals, or high heels are not permitted.
- Participants must follow all instructions given by the Experience Team and maintenance staff at all times.
- Safety equipment provided by Drayton Manor Resort must be worn correctly throughout the track walk section of the experience.
- Guests who fail to follow safety instructions or behave in a manner deemed unsafe may be removed from the experience without refund.
- Mobile phones, cameras, and loose articles may only be used in designated areas as instructed by the host team.
- The experience includes access to restricted operational and maintenance areas. Entry to these areas is strictly supervised at all times.
- Participants may be required to sign a waiver prior to taking part.
- Guests must be at least 1.2m to participate in this experience. all guests under 1.32m tall must be accompanied by a responsible person aged 16+.
- The experience may involve splitting participants into smaller groups during certain sections of the tour.
- The Wave Behind the Scenes Tour & Track Walk is subject to availability and operational requirements.
- Drayton Manor Resort reserves the right to alter, postpone, or cancel the experience at any time due to technical, operational, weather, or safety reasons.
- In the event of cancellation by Drayton Manor Resort, guests will be offered an alternative date or refund.
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the experience is cancelled by Drayton Manor Resort.
- Photography and videography taken during the experience may be used by Drayton Manor Resort for promotional purposes. Please inform the host team on arrival if you do not wish to appear in marketing content.
- By purchasing this ticket, you agree to Drayton Manor Resort terms and conditions