Robin Hill Country Park facts for kids
| Previously known as Robin Hill Country Park | |
 Robin Hill
Location in Isle of Wight
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| Location | Downend, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates | 50°41′16″N 1°14′37″W / 50.68778°N 1.24361°W |
| Opened | 1971 |
| Owner | Vectis Ventures Limited |
| Theme | Countryside |
| Operating season | April-September, Closed for Bestival (September), October-November. |
| Area | 88-acre (0.36 km2) |
Robin Hill Country Park is a fun theme park located in Downend, a village near Newport on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom. This park covers a huge area of 88 acres (about 35.6 hectares). It's owned by the Dabell family, who also own another popular Isle of Wight attraction called Blackgang Chine.
Robin Hill is known for its mix of exciting rides and beautiful countryside. It has four main attractions: a quarter-mile downhill toboggan, a 4D Motion Cinema, the 'Cows Express' Junior train ride, and the 'Colossus' swinging boat ride. The park is also home to the buried remains of a Roman farm, which you can learn about at the 'Romans at Robin Hill' exhibition. Keep an eye out for the park's famous red squirrels!
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Exciting Attractions at Robin Hill
Robin Hill focuses on rides and activities that fit its natural, countryside feel. It's less about super-fast thrills and more about family fun and exploring.
Thrilling Rides and Adventures
- Colossus: This is a big swinging boat ride that feels like you're soaring high in the air.
- Toboggan Run: Get ready for a thrilling 300-meter ride down a twisting metal slide. It's a bit like a bobsled on a track!
- 4D Motion Cinema: Step into this special cinema where your seat moves with the movie. It used to be called the Time Machine.
- Cows Express Junior Train Ride: A small, fun train ride perfect for younger visitors.
Outdoor Exploration and Play
- Wooden Maze: Try to find your way through this large maze with a bridge in the middle.
- Tree Top Trail: A cool play area for kids, surrounded by trees near the café.
- Troll Island Bridges: Walk across these bridges to reach several small islands over a pond filled with carp fish.
- Carp Quay: A large lake where you can buy special food to feed the fish.
- Duckdown Play Village: A cute, small village designed just for little kids to play in.
- Run Rabbit: Explore various large tunnels that are built underground, just like rabbit burrows.
- Activity Course: Test your skills on this course with a zip wire and a scramble net. It's in the Toboggan Valley.
- Snake and Hillbilly Slides: Fun slides built right into the hillside.
- Splash Attack: A game where you press buttons to fire water jets.
- Tot's Play: A special area just for very young children, located near the Toboggan.
- Squirrel Tower: A tall tower themed like the island's red squirrels. It connects to the Canopy Skywalk.
- African Adventure: An adventure playground designed like an African village.
- Canopy Skywalk: Walk 10 meters high through the treetops on this exciting walkway. It connects to the Squirrel Tower.
- The Parting: A unique sunken walkway that goes through a pond.
- Woodland Walks: Enjoy peaceful walks through the park's beautiful woodlands.
Animal Encounters
- Falconry: Watch amazing daily displays featuring different birds of prey.
Special Events at Robin Hill
Robin Hill hosts several exciting events throughout the year, often called "Electric Woods" events. These events light up the park with different themes.
- Spirit of the Orient: This event happens during the February Half Term and celebrates Chinese New Year with beautiful lights and decorations.
- Summer Holidays: During the summer, the park has various themed events, like the 'Carnival' in Summer 2015.
- Festival of Light: In October Half Term, this "Electric Woods" event is inspired by Diwali, the Indian festival of lights.
Robin Hill was also the home of the annual Bestival music festival for many years. This big music event used to happen every September, but it has now moved to a new location in Dorset.
Park Facilities
When you visit Robin Hill, you'll find everything you need for a comfortable day out. There are several cafés where you can grab a bite to eat, as well as kiosks selling ice cream and snacks. You can also visit the gift shop to find souvenirs. A large car park is available for visitors.
