"We use Philip Barnes & Co for a number of reasons. They understand our business very well. I get an almost immediate reaction by telephone and can generally get an answer if not straightaway, then certainly within a very short time of contacting them. Also, I don't have to waste my time travelling long distances to meet with them. Years ago we had accountants in London but it was terribly inconvenient. Philip Barnes & Co also provide financial advice and that's important to us - in fact they have given us great advice to date on planning and purchases."

Colin Bryan
Managing Director
Drayton Manor

Drayton Manor

Set amongst the 250 acres of lakes and parkland that was once the home of Sir Robert Peel, Drayton Manor is now one of the country's most famous theme parks.

A family business since 1949, Drayton Manor is still in private ownership employing up to 450 people in peak season. Over the years, its range of attractions has been constantly extended and visitors can now enjoy any one of over 100 rides including 'Shockwave', Europe's only stand-up rollercoaster and 'Apocalypse', the world's first stand-up tower drop. There's also a zoo, farm, museums, garden centre, nature walks, shops and restaurants, as well as conference and banqueting halls.

Services provided by Philip Barnes & Co

As longstanding clients of Philip Barnes & Co, Drayton Manor looks to the practice for a mix of financial and business advice as well as a full range of more standard accountancy services.

Client Partner Graham Passey said, "Drayton Manor is an organisation with wide ranging interests. Quite apart from the theme park for example, there exists a business which owns three hotels in Wales. We offer full accountancy support on an ongoing basis and over the years have built up a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the business and the markets in which it operates. This can lead us into a variety of different areas and calls for a quick response and a balanced viewpoint.

"Many challenging issues face Drayton Manor as it seeks to compete with attractions across the UK and indeed in Europe, and we are extremely pleased to be able to offer advice and assistance which impacts on the direction of the business as a whole."

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