Sundown Adventureland
Sundown Adventureland is a children's theme park in Rampton, Nottinghamshire, UK. It originally opened as a farmyard in 1968 and is owned by the Rhodes family.[1] As of 2020, it has over 20 rides and attractions.[2]
![]() Pirate ship at Sundown Adventureland | |
Location | Rampton, Nottinghamshire, England |
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Coordinates | 53.3040°N 0.8125°W |
Opened | 26 May 1968 |
Slogan | The Theme Park For The Under 10's |
Operating season | February – December |
Website | sundownadventureland.co.uk |
Park guide
The park has several themed areas, including fantasy, Wild West, pirate and fairytale themes.
Attraction | Date opened | Description |
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Giddy Piggies | A small children's round ride. | |
Jolly Pirate Boat Ride | 1992 | A themed boat ride. Previously named the Boozy Barrel Boat Ride. |
Monkey Mayhem Driving School | 2018 | |
The Okie Yolkie Ride | A teacups-style round ride. | |
Wild Ostrich Safari Ride | 2017 | A tracked ride. |
Robin Hood's Merry Adventure | A Medieval themed dark ride. | |
Rocky Mountain Railroad | A themed train ride. | |
Santa's Sleigh Ride | A Christmas themed dark ride. | |
The Night Before Christmas | A second Christmas themed dark ride. | |
Tractor Ride | A children's tractor car ride. | |
Lollipoppet Castle | ||
Market Square | ||
Singing Pet Shop | Animated walk-through. | |
Storybook Village | ||
Sunnydown Farm | ||
Toy Town | ||
Shotgun City | ||
Monkey Mischief | Interactive walk-through. | |
Angry Birds Activity Park | 2012 | A themed play area |
Fort Apache | A themed play area |
History
Sundown Adventureland first opened in 1968 and was ran in the Rhodes' back garden.[3] In its first year open, it was visited by over 2000 people.[3] Animals that could be seen during early operation included pheasants, ducks, bush babies, flying and red squirrels, budgerigars, canaries, a monkey, fox and a donkey. It was originally known as Sundown Pets Corner.[3]
Awards
In 2020 Sundown Adventureland was voted the fourth-best theme park in the UK and the 16th best in Europe, according to TripAdvisor
References
- "Notts theme park welcomes adventure-seeking families for summer holidays". Love Business East Midlands. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- "Rides & Attractions". Sundown Adventureland. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- "The sad passing of Audrey Rhodes Sundown Adventureland Founder". Sundown Adventureland. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
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