Storm Dennis. Following this, the park was required to remain shut until July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 3 August 2020, the park entered administration and was bought by the Looping Group who own various parks, zoos and aquariums around Europe such as Pleasurewood Hills and West Midlands Safari Park. However the Bryan family still play a key part in running the business, with William Bryan's role being managing director, even though under new ownership. In December 2020, the park suffered a fire within the Thomas Land area of the park. The blaze started in a toilet block and was deemed accidental by investigators. At the end of 2021 the park announced that something big was coming with the teaser Invading 2022 in a Nordic Viking style, hinting at the fact there was to be a new area in 2022 called Vikings. After soft opening on 17 May the intricately-themed area officially opened on 28 May, featuring three new rides and the rethemed Buffalo roller coaster. In May 2022 the park announced an entire rebrand and a new logo, renaming from 'Drayton Manor Theme Park' to 'Drayton Manor Resort'. Rides and attractions Drayton Manor is split into various themed areas, composing of rides and attractions. Adventure Cove Vikings Main Park Thomas Land Other attractions Past rides and attractions Zoo Drayton Manor is also home to a zoo. It contains over 100 species from all over the world. Events Drayton Manor offer a range of 'family friendly events' throughout the season. Halloween at Drayton Pumpkin Smash Bash Open from 10:30am - 5pm daily, this event is tailored towards the park's younger visitors. The signature attraction is 'The Castle of Spooks' which offers a 15-minute experience where guests get to meet Halloween characters and take part in spooky activities including scary stories, interactive games, and trick or treating. The park's signature area Thomas Land is dressed with creepy decorations, pumpkins and spooky entertainment. Night at the Manor Advertised as the 'Ultimate Scare Experience', this event runs on selected dates throughout October, from 5pm-9pm. Aimed at the park's older visitors, on top of the scare attractions, guests get to experience night rides on the Haunting and rides in the new Vikings themed area - which also features the park's resident DJ. – Previous Night at the Manor attraction. – Current Night at the Manor attraction. Accommodation Drayton Manor Hotel In 2009,