Theme parks · East Midlands
The American Adventure Theme Park
In or near West Hallam.
The American Adventure was a theme park in Derbyshire, England. For many years, the park had a number of large white-knuckle attractions, before being rethemed as a 'family' park aimed at the under-14
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- School holidays (Apr–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Langley Mill · 2.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The American Adventure was a theme park in Derbyshire, England. For many years, the park had a number of large white-knuckle attractions, before being rethemed as a 'family' park aimed at the under-14 market in 2005. In January 2007, the owners of the park announced that it would not reopen for the new season, and the rides would be sold off.
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From the Wikipedia article
The American Adventure was a theme park in Derbyshire, England. For many years, the park had a number of large white-knuckle attractions, before being rethemed as a 'family' park aimed at the under-14 market in 2005. In January 2007, the owners of the park announced that it would not reopen for the new season, and the rides would be sold off.
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Background
History
The American Adventure, built on an area of Country Park which had been subject to deep seam and opencast coal mining, was originally opened in June 1987 with an Old West and Cowboys vs. Native Americans theme. A theme park called Britannia Park had been opened on the site in 1985 but closed after just ten weeks, insolvent, and its founder Peter Kellard was later imprisoned for fraud. Derbyshire County Council purchased the site in 1986 and sold it to the conglomerate Granada, which in June 1987 opened the American Adventure, heralded as Britain's Major New Theme Park. Initial attractions at the American Adventure included the two-drop log flume Cherokee Falls, the runaway mine train, the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9947, -1.3350
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Amber Valley
- Parish
- Shipley
- Postcode
- DE75 7XQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Amber Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Langley Mill — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: The American Adventure Theme Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The American Adventure Theme Park?
- The American Adventure Theme Park is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE75 7XQ), in the parish of Shipley.
- What is The American Adventure Theme Park?
- The American Adventure was a theme park in Derbyshire, England. For many years, the park had a number of large white-knuckle attractions, before being rethemed as a 'family' park aimed at the under-14
- How do I get to The American Adventure Theme Park?
- The nearest railway station is Langley Mill, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE75 7XQ.
- Does The American Adventure Theme Park charge admission?
- The American Adventure Theme Park typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to The American Adventure Theme Park?
- The nearest railway station is Langley Mill, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE75 7XQ.
- Is The American Adventure Theme Park suitable for children?
- Yes — The American Adventure Theme Park is a family attraction designed for children. Most rides and attractions are aimed at the under-12 age band.