Theme parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Flamingo Land Resort
In or near Aislaby.
Flamingo Land Resort — theme park, zoo, and resort in Yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- School holidays (Apr–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Plaza · 0.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Flamingo Land Resort is a theme or amusement park in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1959. Wikidata describes it as: "theme park, zoo, and resort in Yorkshire". Coordinates: 54.2097°, -0.8082°.
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Official information
Flamingo Land Resort is a popular destination in the UK that combines a theme park and an award-winning zoo. Visitors can explore a variety of attractions, including record-breaking rides and a diverse range of animal species, making it a great spot for family fun.
From the Wikipedia article
Flamingo Land is a theme park, zoo, and resort located in Kirby Misperton, North Yorkshire, England. Opened in 1959, it has been owned and operated by The Gibb family since 1978.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Flamingo Land Resort was established in 1959 when a cinema entrepreneur, Edwin Pentland Hick, sold his cinema chain and used the funds to purchase a bankrupt country club to use the land for a zoo. The site, which occupied nine acres, was initially called The Yorkshire Zoological Gardens. A colony of flamingos were among the first animals to be housed on site. In 1963 the gardens became home to the UK's first captive bottlenose dolphins – one of whom was given the name Sooty after the children's TV puppet. During the 1960s a small funfair opened on the site. In 1965 the company was floated on the London Stock Exchange as Associated Pleasure Parks and in 1968 the park was renamed Flamingo…
Description
In the past, Flamingo Land never contained any themed areas and was very much an amusement park. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the park has developed several themed areas.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.2097, -0.8082
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Kirby Misperton
- Postcode
- YO17 6UU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Established
- 1959
- Annual visitors
- ~895,000/year
- Nearest railway station
- Plaza — 0 km
- Official site
- www.flamingoland.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q114525 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Flamingo Land Resort (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Flamingo Land Amusement Park - geograph.org.uk - 241168.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Flamingo Land Resort?
- Flamingo Land Resort is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO17 6UU), in the parish of Kirby Misperton.
- What is Flamingo Land Resort?
- Flamingo Land Resort — theme park, zoo, and resort in Yorkshire.
- How do I get to Flamingo Land Resort?
- The nearest railway station is Plaza, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO17 6UU.
- When was Flamingo Land Resort built?
- Built or established in 1959.
- Who owns Flamingo Land Resort?
- Flamingo Land Resort is owned by The Gibb Family.
- Does Flamingo Land Resort charge admission?
- Flamingo Land Resort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Flamingo Land Resort?
- The nearest railway station is Plaza, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO17 6UU.
- How busy is Flamingo Land Resort?
- Flamingo Land Resort draws around 895,000 visitors a year.