Theme parks · South East England
Blackgang Chine Theme Park
In or near Godshill.
Blackgang Chine Theme Park — a theme park in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- School holidays (Apr–Oct)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Blackgang Chine Theme Park is a theme park located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Blackgang Chine is the UK's oldest theme park, located on the Isle of Wight, offering a variety of attractions that include dinosaur exhibits, pirate adventures, and fairy tale experiences. Visitors can enjoy rides and activities suitable for all ages, making it a great destination for family outings.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blackgang Chine Theme Park is located in South-East England, postcode PO38. It is known as the oldest theme park in the UK, featuring a variety of attractions and entertainment options set in a scenic landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5881, -1.3120
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Chale
- Postcode
- PO38 2HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Phone
- +44 1983 730330
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4:30pm
- Official site
- blackgangchine.com
Sources
- osm: way/151234025 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackgang Chine Theme Park?
- Blackgang Chine Theme Park is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 2HN), in the parish of Chale.
- What is Blackgang Chine Theme Park?
- Blackgang Chine Theme Park — a theme park in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blackgang Chine Theme Park?
- Drivers can use postcode PO38 2HN.
- Is Blackgang Chine Theme Park a protected site?
- Yes — Blackgang Chine Theme Park is part of the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Blackgang Chine Theme Park charge admission?
- Blackgang Chine Theme Park typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Blackgang Chine Theme Park?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 2HN. It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency.
- Is Blackgang Chine Theme Park suitable for children?
- Yes — Blackgang Chine Theme Park is a family attraction designed for children. Most rides and attractions are aimed at the under-12 age band.