Devon, United Kingdom
Crealy is Devon's biggest theme park with 38 rides and attractions, making it perfect for families. With both indoor and outdoor attractions, it's great for all weather, plus 200+ animals included with entry.
Park Highlights
The Twister
Southwest England's biggest roller coaster - a twisting, turning thrill ride.
Sooty Land
Dedicated Sooty & Sweep themed area opened 2022 with rides and live shows.
All-Weather Fun
Massive indoor play areas with rides mean fun even on rainy days.
Animals Included
Over 200 farm and zoo animals as part of your day out.
Height Breakdown
No Height Restriction
Loads for everyone - 18 rides and attractions, including:
- Victorian Carousel
- Safari Express
- Soo's Sweet Balloon Ride
- Fort Crealy play area
- Various play areas and animal attractions
80-100cm (16 Rides)
Perfect for younger children (many with an adult until they reach the ride-alone height):
- Super Subs (80cm)
- Aqua Blasters (82cm with adult)
- Junior Driving School (92cm)
- Maximus coaster (92cm with adult)
- Tidal Wave log flume (92cm with adult)
- Vortex water coaster (92cm with adult, 100cm alone)
- Jolly Roger (92cm with adult, 105cm alone)
- Izzy Wizzy Let's Get Dizzy (92cm with adult, 120cm alone)
100-120cm (1 Ride)
Growing adventurers:
- Pirates' Plummet (110cm with adult, 130cm alone)
120cm+ (2 Rides)
The big thrills:
- The Twister (120cm with adult, 133cm alone) - Southwest's biggest coaster!
- Rotor (120cm)
Best For
- Toddlers (under 90cm): Excellent - many no-restriction rides
- Young Children (90-100cm): Perfect! Maximus and Tidal Wave unlocked
- Older Children (100-120cm): Great variety including Vortex
- All ages (120cm+): The Twister provides the headline thrill
Featured Attractions
The Twister
310 metres of track, speeds up to 40kph, twisting and turning. The Southwest's biggest roller coaster. 120cm minimum.
Maximus
Central showcase coaster - great family thrill. Only 92cm minimum makes it accessible to many children.
Tidal Wave
Classic log flume with splash ending. 92cm minimum - perfect for families.
Vortex
Triple tube water coaster for those wanting water thrills. 92cm with an adult, 100cm alone.
Themed Areas
Sooty Land
Sooty & Sweep themed rides including:
- Sooty's Magic Bus
- Sweep's Flying Circus
- Soo's Sweet Balloon Ride
- Izzy Wizzy Let's Get Dizzy
- Live Sooty shows
Indoor Areas
- Adventure Zone - massive soft play
- Lost World of Atlantis - underwater themed area
- The Pier - seaside themed indoor zone
- Indoor rides for rainy days
Outdoor Adventures
- Water rides and splash zones
- Driving schools
- Animal areas
Top Tips for Visitors
- All-weather park - Indoor attractions mean fun rain or shine
- Arrive early - The Twister has longest queues
- Bring swimwear - Water rides and Soak Zone (summer)
- See the animals - Often overlooked but included!
- Watch Sooty show - Multiple times daily in season
Best Times to Visit
- Quietest
- Weekdays in term time
- Busiest
- School holidays, sunny weekends
- Events
- Halloween, Christmas
Facilities
- Multiple restaurants - Family-friendly food
- Gift shops - Sooty merchandise
- Baby care - Excellent facilities
- Free parking - Large car parks
- Accommodation - On-site lodges available
Getting There
- By Car
- M5 Junction 30, then A3052 (free parking)
- By Train
- Exeter St Davids, then taxi (20 mins)
- From Exeter
- 15 minutes by car
Age Recommendations
- Under 3 years: Excellent - many no-restriction rides
- 3-6 years: Perfect! Lots accessible from 90cm
- 6-10 years: Great variety including coasters
- 10+ years: The Twister provides main thrill
Money-Saving Tips
- Book online for discounts
- Annual passes excellent value
- Free parking saves money
- Bring picnic allowed
- Stay overnight in lodges for 2-day access