Pleasure Island Family Theme Park facts for kids
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| Location | Cleethorpes, North-East Lincolnshire, England |
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| Coordinates | 53°32′36.26″N 0°00′29.48″W / 53.5434056°N 0.0081889°W |
| Status | Permanently closed |
| Opened | 27 May 1993 |
| Closed | 29 October 2016 |
| Owner | DewarSavile Enterprises Limited (Melanie Wood) |
| General manager | Neil Ireland |
| Slogan | Previous: "Discover the Magic" "Don't you wish you were here?" Last slogan : "Find yourself in a world of adventure" |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 46/47 attractions |
| Roller coasters | 3 |
| Water rides | 2 |
| Previously owned by Flamingo Land Ltd | |
Pleasure Island Family Theme Park was a fun theme park located in Cleethorpes, England. Many people simply called it Pleasure Island. The park first opened its gates on May 27, 1993. It was originally part of Flamingo Land, another popular theme park.
In 2010, Pleasure Island became its own park, separate from Flamingo Land. It was then run by a company called DewarSavile Enterprises Ltd. The park welcomed visitors until the end of the 2016 season, when it closed for good.
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History of Pleasure Island
Pleasure Island Family Theme Park was built on the land where the Cleethorpes Marineland and Zoo used to be. This zoo had animals like dolphins and sea lions. The zoo closed in 1977.
Later, a company decided to build a new theme park there. Construction started in the 1980s. However, the company faced problems, and building the park stopped for a while.
Then, Robert Gibb, who ran Flamingo Land, bought the land. He decided to finish building the theme park. This became Pleasure Island. The park was completed in 1992 and officially opened on May 27, 1993. Robert Gibb's daughter, Melanie Wood, later took charge of managing Pleasure Island.
In 2010, Pleasure Island became separate from Flamingo Land. Melanie Wood's company, Dewarsavile Enterprises Ltd, took over running the park. There was some confusion at first, with news saying the park had closed. But it reopened under its new ownership on May 1, 2010. In 2013, a farm and petting zoo were added, along with a new tractor ride.
Pleasure Island Family Theme Park closed permanently after the 2016 season. All the rides and items from the park were sold off in auctions, with the last sales happening in October 2018.
Park Areas
Pleasure Island was divided into 6 different themed areas:
- Africa – This was the biggest area, designed to look like Africa. It had one big thrill ride.
- Kiddies Kingdom – This area was just for very young children, with rides made for them.
- Morocco – This area was themed like Morocco. It had three exciting thrill rides: the Alakazam, Hydromax, and Hyper Blaster.
- Old England – This area was themed like old England. It was the smallest part of the park and where the park entrance was located.
- Spain – This area was themed like Spain. It was also quite small, with one ride and other fun attractions.
- White Knuckle Valley – This valley was home to three of the park's most thrilling rides: the Boomerang roller coaster, the Pendulus, and the Terror Rack.
Height Rules
Rides at Pleasure Island had height rules, shown by different colors:
| Height (metres) | Height (colour) |
|---|---|
| 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in) | Red |
| 1.3 m (4 ft 3 in) | Purple |
| 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in)* | Blue |
| 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in) | Green |
| 1.0 m (3 ft 3 in) | Yellow |
| 0.9 | — |
| 0.8 | — |
| 0.7 | — |
| 0.6 | — |
| 0.5 | — |
| Children Only** | Pink |
| Anyone | White |
* For rides marked Blue, an adult had to ride with the child. ** Pink rides were for children under 7 years old, unless otherwise stated.
Rides
Roller Coasters
| Roller Coaster | Height | Years Open | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boomerang | Purple | 1993-2016 | A thrilling roller coaster that zoomed forwards and backwards through a loop and a twisty 'cobra roll'. This ride has been moved to a new theme park in Indonesia. |
| Mini Mine Train | Yellow | 1993-2016 | A smaller roller coaster for younger riders, themed like an African mine train. It went around the track twice. This ride is now called 'Crazy Taxi' in Indonesia. |
| GoGator | Pink | 1993-2016 | A small roller coaster for kids, themed around dragons. |
Thrill Rides
| Ride | Height | Years Open | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alakazam | Purple | 2002-16 | A spinning ride that lifted you high into the air. This ride has moved to Chile and is now called 'Super Hero'. |
| Hydromax | Purple | 2006-16 | A tall ride that spun you around very fast. It was bought directly from Italy. This ride is currently in storage, waiting for a new owner. |
| Hyperblaster | Red | 2000-16 | A 90-foot tall tower that shot riders up and then dropped them down. It has been sold to another park. |
| Obliterator | Red | 2008-16 | This ride used to be at Flamingo Land. It spun riders around in many directions. It has been sold and is now open in Iraq. |
| Pendulus | Red | 2003-16 | A giant swinging ride, themed like a clock. This ride has been sold to Flambards in Cornwall and is now called Sky Force. |
| Terror Rack | Red | 1998-2016 | A ride that spun and flipped riders upside down for a long time. It has been moved to Iraq and is still called Terror Rack. |
| Voltar | Blue | 2015-16 | A ride that swung riders high into the air and flipped them. It used to be called Sky Flyer at Flamingo Land. It is now in Iraq. |
Family Rides
| Ride | Height | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Furry Friends and Tractor Ride | White | An attraction with farm animals and a tractor ride that replaced an old monorail. |
| Flying Chairs | Yellow | A classic swing ride where chairs fly around in a circle. This ride is now a traveling ride in the UK. |
| Shreiksville | 7+ y.o. | A spooky ghost train ride. It has been taken apart, and some parts will be used for a new attraction. |
| Century 2000 | Green | This ride has been removed from the park and is now a traveling ride in the UK. |
| Galleon | Blue | A classic pirate ship ride that swung back and forth. It has moved to Gullivers Land. |
| Dodgems | Red | A classic Bumper Cars attraction where you could bump into other cars. This ride has been sold to a wedding venue. |
| Whirly Twirly Walzers | Yellow | A spinning ride with seashell-shaped cars. It has moved to Funland and is now called "Neptune's Fury". |
| Paratrooper | Yellow | A ride that lifted and spun riders in parachute-like seats. It moved to Funland but was later put into storage. |
| Carousel | Yellow | A traditional Carousel with horses that went up and down. This ride has been sold and will be traveling in Ireland. |
| Astra Slide | Yellow | A very tall slide where you rode down in bags. It has been moved to Iraq. |
| Razzle Dazzle | Green | A spinning ride that went up and down at different heights. It is now a traveling ride in the UK. |
| Lake Boats | Green | Pedalo boats that you could pedal around a large lake in the middle of the park. |
| Annabel Train | White | A small train ride that went around the park. This train has been sent abroad for a refresh before going to another theme park. |
| Gravitron | Blue | A spinning spaceship-themed ride. It is now located at Barry Island Pleasure Park. |
Kiddie Rides
| Ride | Height | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Tinkaboo Boat Ride | Pink | An indoor boat ride for young children. It took riders through a sweet factory with moving characters and music. Parts of this ride were sold off. |
| Frog Hopper | Pink | A small, frog-themed ride that bounced riders up and down. Its current location is unknown. |
| Mini Dodgems | Pink | A Bumper Cars ride made just for young children. It has moved to Gullivers Land. |
| Kiddies Cove | — | A small play area with swings and benches, located near the sea lion show. |
| Kiddies Roundabouts | Yellow | Small spinning rides for children. |
| White |
Water Rides
| Ride | Height | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Falls of Fear | Blue | A fun water slide where riders went down in inflatable rafts. |
| Aquasphere | White | This ride closed in 2014 to make space for the Voltar ride. |
Former Rides
- Condor – A tall ride that lifted and spun riders in the air.
- 1001 Nights – This ride was replaced by The Galleon.
- Dream Boat – This ride used to be where the Hydro Max is now.
- Big Splash – A unique water ride that was replaced by The Falls of Fear.
- Crazy Loop – A roller coaster with two loops. It is now called 'Shockwave' at Brean Leisure Park.
- 4 Man Bob – A small roller coaster that was replaced by 'Crazy Loop'.
- Pony Rodeo – A small ride themed like riding a horse.
- Para Tower - A tall tower that offered great views of the park. It was later sold for scrap metal.
Shows
Pleasure Island also had exciting shows for visitors to enjoy:
- Masai Warriors Show – A show with performers dressed as Masai Warriors.
- Bird Show – Parrots, owls, and other birds performed amazing tricks.
- Sea Lion Show – Clever sea lions showed off their tricks.
- Tommy Tinkaboo Musical Extravaganza – A musical show featuring the character Tommy Tinkaboo.
- The Basil Brush Laughter Show – A comedy show starring the famous fox, Basil Brush.
- High School Summer – A show inspired by the High School Musical movies.
- Rock-afire Explosion - A show with singing animal robots.
Places to Eat
You could find many places to grab a bite at Pleasure Island:
- Food Court
- McCormack's Family Bar – A restaurant serving traditional British pub food.
- Lakeside – For drinks and snacks.
- Tommy's Kiosk and Cafe – Also for drinks and snacks.
- Fatimas Fish & Chips – A classic fish and chip shop.
- Sinbads Ice Cream Parlour – For ice cream and drinks.
- Carousel – A snack bar inside the Carousel building.
Shops
If you wanted a souvenir, you could visit these shops:
- Tinkaboo Sweet Shop
- Gift Shop
- Shrieksville Shop of Horrors
Other Attractions
- Ali Baba's Arcade – A fun arcade with games.
- Kiddies' Cove – A play area for children with swings and benches.
