Theme parks · South East England
Adventure Wonderland
In or near Ashley Heath.
Adventure Wonderland — Theme park in Hurn, Dorset, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- School holidays (Apr–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Pokesdown · 5.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Adventure Wonderland is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, with the nearest railway station being Pokesdown, approximately 5.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BH23 6BA. The park is wheelchair accessible.
About
Adventure Wonderland is a theme or amusement park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Theme park in Hurn, Dorset, England". Coordinates: 50.7760°, -1.8450°.
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Summary from the official site
Adventure Wonderland is currently closed for a restructure. Visitors should check the website and social media for updates regarding its reopening.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Adventure Wonderland was a family theme park situated in the village of Hurn, near Bournemouth, United Kingdom. The park offered rides and attractions aimed at families with children up to the age of 10. It drew much of its theme from the novel Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and Alice, The Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, The Cheshire Cat, and The White Rabbit make appearances throughout the day around the park and in the theatre shows. In September 2023, the park announced it would be closing all outdoor rides but retaining its indoor play centre, with birthday parties and Christmas attraction. It plans a return to its roots of a traditional family park in 2024 with the Maze at its centre. The indoor play centre closed in January 2024. The park also hosts a number of special character day events as well as seasonal Halloween and Christmas themed events.
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Background
History
Adventure Wonderland was created by the farmer Russell Lucas-Rowe. The third generation of a local farming family based at Hurn, the origins of Adventure Wonderland started in approximately 1971, when the site was originally a pick your own strawberries and raspberries. Whilst parents were picking fruit, Lucas-Rowe wanted an area of the site for children's entertainment, so created a garden and maze. On first thinking about a design, Lucas-Rowe chose the theme of the Lewis Carroll children's novel, Alice In Wonderland, realising there was a local connection (Alice Pleasance Liddell, the inspiration for the title character lived in Lyndhurst, Hampshire, approximately 21.9 miles away).The…
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- Coordinates
- 50.7760, -1.8450
- Parish
- Hurn
- Postcode
- BH23 6BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Christchurch
- Phone
- +44 1202 473141
- Nearest railway station
- Pokesdown — 5.1 km
- Official site
- www.adventurewonderland.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4686554 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Adventure Wonderland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Entrance to Adventure Wonderland - geograph.org.uk - 479438.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Adventure Wonderland?
- Adventure Wonderland is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH23 6BA), in the parish of Hurn.
- What is Adventure Wonderland?
- Adventure Wonderland — Theme park in Hurn, Dorset, England.
- How do I get to Adventure Wonderland?
- The nearest railway station is Pokesdown, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH23 6BA.
- Who owns Adventure Wonderland?
- Adventure Wonderland is owned by Wonderland Park LLP.
- Is Adventure Wonderland a protected site?
- Yes — Adventure Wonderland is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moors River System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Adventure Wonderland charge admission?
- Adventure Wonderland typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Adventure Wonderland?
- The nearest railway station is Pokesdown, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH23 6BA.
- Is Adventure Wonderland suitable for children?
- Yes — Adventure Wonderland is a family attraction designed for children. Most rides and attractions are aimed at the under-12 age band.