Crealy Theme Park & Resort facts for kids

Crealy Theme Park & Resort

Previously known as Crealy the Great Farm Adventure (1989-1992) Crealy Country Crealy Adventure Park & Resort
Location	Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Status	Open
Opened	1989; 36 years ago (1989)
Operated by	Maximum Fun Devon Limited
Slogan	The biggest family Theme Park in Devon!
Operating season	Every day through summer season, reduced hours during winter.
Area	More than 100 acres (40 ha)
Attractions
Total	18

Crealy Theme Park & Resort is a super fun place for families in Southwest England! It used to be called Crealy Adventure Park & Resort. This huge park has over 60 rides, cool attractions, exciting live shows, and even a zoo.

You can find Crealy just outside the city of Exeter. It's set in more than 100 acres of beautiful countryside. Besides the theme park, there's also a big place to stay. You can find lodges, glamping tents, and camping spots. They even have themed rooms and lots of fun activities like sports.

History of Crealy

The land where Crealy Theme Park & Resort now stands was bought in 1982. The park first welcomed visitors in 1988. Back then, it was a working farm. People came to see cows being milked with new, modern equipment.

In 1989, it officially opened as "Crealy the Great Farm Adventure." This was also the year its restaurant and the Treetops playground opened.

Changes and New Attractions

In 1992, the park's name changed to "Crealy Country." More exciting attractions were added. These included quad bikes and a fun bumper boat lake.

By 1994, the cows were sold. This made space for new indoor attractions. The next year, the Adventure Zone opened, giving visitors even more to do.

In 1997, the Magical Kingdom opened its doors. Today, this area is known as Buddy Bear's Kingdom.

Rollercoasters and Animals

The park got its very first roller coaster in 2000. It was a Vekoma Junior Coaster called Maximus. More rollercoasters arrived in 2014 and 2015. The Twister Rollercoaster, added in 2015, is the biggest ride at the park. It's a spinning wild mouse coaster!

In 2011, Crealy got a special license to keep different kinds of animals. This meant it could operate as a zoo! The first animals to arrive were Meerkats.

Places to Stay

In 2012, the park opened places for people to stay nearby. This was called Crealy Meadows Caravan and Camping Park. Now, it's just known as Crealy Meadows. Here, you can find spots for camping and caravans. They also have cool themed tents and fancy lodges for a comfy stay.

Today, Crealy has over 60 rides, attractions, and live shows. You can enjoy thrilling rides, rollercoasters, water rides, and play areas both indoors and outdoors. There's also the Animal Barn, where you can see zoo and farm animals.

Awesome Rides at Crealy

Crealy Theme Park & Resort has many exciting rides for everyone. Here's a look at some of them:

#	Name	Manufacturer	Opened	Description
1	The Jolly Roger	Zamperla	2017	Get ready to spin and rock on this pirate ship ride!
2	The Junior Driving School	World of Rides	2017	Young drivers can twist and turn around a tricky course.
3	Twister Rollercoaster	SBF/VISA	2015	This rollercoaster has 310 meters of twisting track. It stands 12 meters high!
4	Dino Jeeps	Zamperla	2014	Explore the Jurassic Jungle with your family in these jeeps.
5	Seacups	SBF/VISA	2014	Spin around the ocean with King Neptune in these fun cups.
6	Shark Bay Coaster	SBF/VISA	2014	This is a junior indoor rollercoaster. You can find it inside The Lost World of Atlantis.
7	Supersubs	SBF/VISA	2014	Dive into the underwater world of The Lost World of Atlantis.
8	The Flying Machine	Zamperla	2014	The whole family can enjoy flying high in the sky on this ride.
9	Safari Express	SBF/VISA	2013	See how many different animals you can spot on this family ride.
10	Crealy Grand Prix	Formula K - Go Karts	2011	Challenge your friends to a race on the Crealy Grand Prix go-kart track.
11	Vortex Water Coaster	Van Egdom	2010	This is the world's first water coaster with three tubes!
12	Dolphin Drop	Zamperla	2008	Ride with the dolphins and shoot up towards the surface of the sea.
13	Tidal Wave Log Flume	L&T Systems	2008	This water slide plunges at high speed from high above the trees.
14	Victorian Carousel	Walker	2003	Enjoy a ride on this beautiful carousel. It was built around 1884!
15	Flying Dutchman	Metalbau	2000	Jump on board The Flying Dutchman to swoop low and swing high.
16	Maximus Rollercoaster	Vekoma	2000	Hold on tight as you ride Maximus the Roman Roller Coaster!
17	Honey Swing	SBF/VISA	1999	Take to the air and soar like a honey bee on this swing ride.
18	Aqua Blasters	JJ Amusements	1992	Zoom around a lagoon in a bumper boat and fire water cannons!

About Camel Creek Adventure Park

There's another fun park called Camel Creek Adventure Park. It used to be connected to Crealy. Terry Sandling first opened this property in 1989 as The Shire Horse Centre.

In 2004, Crealy Great Adventure Parks bought the property. Later, in 2015, a new owner, John Broome, bought it. He changed its name to Camel Creek Adventure Park. About 200,000 people visit this park each year.

Camel Creek has exciting rides like the 5D Simulator, Morgawr, The Beast, Raging River, and Thunder Falls. It's especially great for younger children up to age six. The park also has its own special characters, Swampy and Dina.