Theme parks · East Midlands
Pleasure Island Family Theme Park
In or near Old Clee.
Pleasure Island Family Theme Park was a theme park in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, England. It was commonly known as Pleasure Island. The park opened on 27 May 1993. It was originally a subsi
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- School holidays (Apr–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside Central · 0.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Pleasure Island Family Theme Park was a theme park in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, England. It was commonly known as Pleasure Island. The park opened on 27 May 1993. It was originally a subsidiary of Flamingo Land Ltd. Pleasure Island became independent of Flamingo Land in May 2010 and was owned and operated by DewarSavile Enterprises Ltd until closing at the end of the 2016 season.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: LINCOLNSHIRE CORONATION COAST
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Pleasure Island Family Theme Park was a theme park in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, England. It was commonly known as Pleasure Island. The park opened on 27 May 1993. It was originally a subsidiary of Flamingo Land Ltd. Pleasure Island became independent of Flamingo Land in May 2010 and was owned and operated by DewarSavile Enterprises Ltd until closing at the end of the 2016 season.
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Background
History
Pleasure Island Family Theme Park stood on the site of the former Cleethorpes Marineland and Zoo. Owned and operated as a satellite zoo of Flamingo Park, and later by Scotia Leisure, the zoo had such attractions as dolphins, sea lions and pelicans. The zoo closed in 1977. The site was sold to Pleasureworld, a division of RKF Entertainment, who announced that a new theme park would be built, as a sister park to the Pleasurewood Hills park near Lowestoft and bearing the same name. Construction began on the new theme park in the 1980s. RKF Entertainment went into receivership during the early 1990s and construction of the park was halted. The site was sold to Robert Gibb, the managing director…
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- Coordinates
- 53.5434, -0.0082
- District
- North East Lincolnshire
- Parish
- North East Lincolnshire, unparished area
- Postcode
- DN35 0AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside Central — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.themeparkbrochures.net
Sources
- wikipedia: Pleasure Island Family Theme Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pleasure Island Family Theme Park?
- Pleasure Island Family Theme Park is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN35 0AR), in the parish of North East Lincolnshire, unparished area.
- What is Pleasure Island Family Theme Park?
- Pleasure Island Family Theme Park was a theme park in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, England. It was commonly known as Pleasure Island. The park opened on 27 May 1993. It was originally a subsi
- How do I get to Pleasure Island Family Theme Park?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside Central, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN35 0AR.
- Who owns Pleasure Island Family Theme Park?
- Pleasure Island Family Theme Park is owned by DewarSavile Enterprises Limited (Melanie Wood).
- Is Pleasure Island Family Theme Park a protected site?
- Yes — Pleasure Island Family Theme Park is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the LINCOLNSHIRE CORONATION COAST National Nature Reserve.
- Does Pleasure Island Family Theme Park charge admission?
- Pleasure Island Family Theme Park typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Pleasure Island Family Theme Park?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside Central, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN35 0AR.
- Is Pleasure Island Family Theme Park suitable for children?
- Yes — Pleasure Island Family Theme Park is a family attraction designed for children. Most rides and attractions are aimed at the under-12 age band.