Robin Hill
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Robin Hill Adventure Park and Gardens is an 88 acres (356,123.7 m²) theme park located close to village of Downend
, on the Isle of Wight
, England
. It is owned by the Dabell family, who also own Blackgang Chine
; another Isle of Wight amusement area.
A roman villa
is located within the park. Robin Hill is also noted for its wide wildlife
variety, including the red squirrel
which is now rare in England.
It is the location for the annual alternative music festival the Bestival
.
In 2009 it received a “Tourism & Leisure Business Award for Excellence" from the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Downend, Isle of Wight
Downend is a settlement on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England. It is the location of the Robin Hill adventure park.The hamlet lies to the north of the A3056 road, in the central-eastern district of the island. Downend is approximately south-east of Newport. Public transport is...
, on the Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is a county and the largest island of England, located in the English Channel, on average about 2–4 miles off the south coast of the county of Hampshire, separated from the mainland by a strait called the Solent...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It is owned by the Dabell family, who also own Blackgang Chine
Blackgang Chine
Blackgang Chine is the location of a now-destroyed chine in the soft Cretaceous cliffs about 6 miles from Ventnor at the southern tip of the Isle of Wight just below St Catherine's Down. Since 1843 it has been home to the Blackgang Chine amusement park, run by the Dabell family who also run the...
; another Isle of Wight amusement area.
A roman villa
Roman villa
A Roman villa is a villa that was built or lived in during the Roman republic and the Roman Empire. A villa was originally a Roman country house built for the upper class...
is located within the park. Robin Hill is also noted for its wide wildlife
Wildlife
Wildlife includes all non-domesticated plants, animals and other organisms. Domesticating wild plant and animal species for human benefit has occurred many times all over the planet, and has a major impact on the environment, both positive and negative....
variety, including the red squirrel
Red Squirrel
The red squirrel or Eurasian red squirrel is a species of tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus common throughout Eurasia...
which is now rare in England.
It is the location for the annual alternative music festival the Bestival
Bestival
Bestival is a four-day music festival held at the Robin Hill country park on the Isle of Wight, England. It has been held annually in late summer since 2004. The event is organized by DJ and record producer Rob da Bank and is an off-shoot of his Sunday Best record label and club nights. The initial...
.
In 2009 it received a “Tourism & Leisure Business Award for Excellence" from the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Park attractions
The park owners claim to place less emphisis on thrill seeking rides and more upon rides which fit into its 'countryside ethos'.- Colossus: A swinging galleon boat ride.
- Toboggan Run: A 300 metre twisting and turning course of metal half-pipeHalf-pipeA half-pipe is a structure used in gravity extreme sports such as snowboarding, skateboarding, skiing, freestyle BMX, and inline skating. The structure is wood, concrete, metal, earth, or snow. It resembles a cross section of a swimming pool, essentially two concave ramps , topped by copings and...
, designed as a track for tobogganTobogganA toboggan is a simple sled which is a traditional form of transport used by the Innu and Cree of northern Canada. In modern times, it is used on snow to carry one or more people down a hill or other slope for recreation. Designs vary from simple, traditional models to modern engineered composites...
s. - The Time Machine: A 28 seat motion platform simulator.
- Wooden Maze: A large wooden maze with a centre and bridge.
- Junior Jets Ride: A small ride aimed at younger visitors to the park.
- Tree Top Trail: A trail surrounded by trees close to the cafe.
- Total Wipeout: A watery-based rollercoaster loop system by air and water.
- Troll Island Bridges: Bridges leading to several islands over a carpCarpCarp are various species of oily freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae, a very large group of fish native to Europe and Asia. The cypriniformes are traditionally grouped with the Characiformes, Siluriformes and Gymnotiformes to create the superorder Ostariophysi, since these groups have certain...
-filled pond. - Carp Quay: A large lake with fish food available to buy and feed the fish living there.
- Duckdown Play Village: A small child-sized village.
- Run Rabbit: Various large underground rabbit tunnels.
- Activity Course: An activity course with various equipment including a zip wire and scramble net.
- Snake and Hillbilly Slides: An area with slides set into the hillside.
- Splash Attack: Includes buttons to press and fire water jets.
- Tot's Play: A special area designated for very young visitors to stay.
- Squirrel Tower: A tall tower in a location around the island's red squirrelRed SquirrelThe red squirrel or Eurasian red squirrel is a species of tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus common throughout Eurasia...
s. - African Adventure: Adventure playground, themed as an African village.
External links
- Robin Hill (Official website)
- Robin Hill discussion