Drayton Manor Resort, a major UK theme park in Tamworth, Staffordshire, was forced to close for the whole of Thursday "due to adverse weather and flooding".
The announcement came after heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flooding across parts of the West Midlands, with Birmingham and surrounding areas hit by intense downpours overnight. Reports indicated vehicles became stranded in floodwater and water entered homes.
Decision to close
The park said it would remain closed for the day as a result of the conditions. The closure affects visitors during the school summer holidays, a peak period for the attraction.
Impact of severe weather
The flooding follows a night of severe weather in the region, which disrupted travel and affected properties. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
