Robin Hill (theme park)
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  Robin Hill Robin Hill (Isle of Wight) | |
| Location | Downend, Newport, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates | 50°41′16″N 1°14′37″W / 50.68778°N 1.24361°WCoordinates: 50°41′16″N 1°14′37″W / 50.68778°N 1.24361°W |
| Theme | Countryside |
| Owner | Vectis Ventures Limited |
| Opened | 1971 |
| Previous names | Robin Hill Country Park |
| Operating season | August through November |
| Area | 88-acre (0.36 km2) |
| Website | Official website |
Robin Hill Adventure Park and Gardens is an 88-acre (36 ha) theme park located in the village of Downend; outside of Newport, Isle of Wight. It is owned by the Dabell family, who also own Blackgang Chine; another Isle of Wight amusement area. The site of a Roman villa is located within the park.[1] Robin Hill is also noted for its wildlife, particularly the red squirrel which is now rare in England.[2]
The park is the location for the annual alternative music festival Bestival.[3] In 2009 it received a “Tourism & Leisure Business Award for Excellence" from the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce[4]
Park attractions
The Colossus ride at the park.
The park owners claim to place less emphisis on thrill seeking rides and more upon rides which fit into its 'countryside ethos'.[5]
- Colossus: A swinging galleon boat ride.
- Toboggan Run: A 300 metre twisting and turning course of metal half-pipe, designed as a track for toboggans.
- The Time Machine: A 28 seat motion platform simulator.
- Wooden Maze: A large wooden maze with a centre and bridge.
- Junior Jets Ride: A small ride aimed at younger visitors to the park.
- Tree Top Trail: A trail surrounded by trees close to the cafe.
- Total Wipeout: A watery-based rollercoaster loop system by air and water.
- Troll Island Bridges: Bridges leading to several islands over a carp-filled pond.
- Carp Quay: A large lake with fish food available to buy and feed the fish living there.
- Duckdown Play Village: A small child-sized village.
- Run Rabbit: Various large underground rabbit tunnels.
- Activity Course: An activity course with various equipment including a zip wire and scramble net.
- Snake and Hillbilly Slides: An area with slides set into the hillside.
- Splash Attack: Includes buttons to press and fire water jets.
- Tot's Play: A special area designated for very young visitors to stay.
- Squirrel Tower: A tall tower in a location around the island's red squirrels.
- African Adventure: Adventure playground, themed as an African village.
References
- ↑ http://www.robin-hill.com/nature-and-history/romans-at-robin-hill Romans at Robin Hill: Robin Hill website
- ↑ http://www.robin-hill.com/nature-and-history/red-squirrels-and-squirrel-safari Red squirrels at Robin Hill
- ↑ Gittins, Ian (2007-09-11). "The Guardian - Bestival". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
- ↑ http://www.iwchamber.co.uk/uploads/originals/awards-guidance-notes-2009.pdf I of W, Chamber of Commerce awards, 2009.
- ↑ "Robin Hill - Amusement Parks - Countryside Adventure Park". www.blooloop.com. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
External links
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- Robin Hill (Official website)