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]

Sundown Adventureland
Pirate ship at Sundown Adventureland
LocationRampton, Nottinghamshire, England
Coordinates53.3040°N 0.8125°W / 53.3040; -0.8125
Opened26 May 1968 (1968-05-26)
SloganThe Theme Park For The Under 10's
Operating seasonFebruary – December
Websitesundownadventureland.co.uk

Park guide

The park has several themed areas, including fantasy, Wild West, pirate and fairytale themes.

Attraction Date opened Description
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
  1. "Notts theme park welcomes adventure-seeking families for summer holidays". Love Business East Midlands. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  2. "Rides & Attractions". Sundown Adventureland. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  3. "The sad passing of Audrey Rhodes Sundown Adventureland Founder". Sundown Adventureland. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
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