Sundown Adventureland
Nottinghamshire's beloved under-10s theme park with 30+ rides and attractions across 50 acres including dark rides, water barrel boats, and outdoor adventure zones
Data last verified on 2 March 2026. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.
Quick Stats
- Total Rides:
- 22
- No Restrictions:
- 17
- Adult Price:
- £24
- Child Price:
- £24
- Parking:
- Free
- Updated:
- 2 March 2026
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🎪 Angry Birds Activity Park Licensed Angry Birds outdoor activity park featuring climbing frames, themed swings, roundabouts and crawl tubes designed by Lappset. Houses the Okie Yolkie, Giddy Piggies and Ostrich Safari rides. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle |
🎪 Crash Landings Indoor Play Area Four-storey jungle-themed indoor soft play climbing zone with three extra-long bumpy slides. Features climbing frames, crawl tunnels and themed characters. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Contains cafe. | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle |
🎪 Fort Apache Large outdoor Wild West cavalry-themed play area with a multi-level climbing and sliding centrepiece, kids' assault course, interconnected Wild West buildings and a soft safety floor throughout. | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle |
🎭 Four Seasons Arena Seasonal arena venue used during the Christmas Spectacular event. Guests meet Santa and his elves in his magical home. Part of the Night Before Christmas ride experience during the Christmas season. | Show | No restriction | Gentle |
💧 Jolly Pirate Barrel Ride Water barrel boat ride through Smugglers Cove with pirates popping up and surprise splashes. Riders should expect to get wet. Children under 90cm may ride with a responsible adult. | Water | No restriction | Low |
🎯 Lollipoppet Castle Liquorice and sweet-themed fairytale castle with soaring towers. Explore tiny rooms each with unique sweet scents — peppermint, liquorice and more. Features the Royal Mint and a huge ice cream sundae centrepiece. Interactive walkthrough attraction. | Interactive | No restriction | Gentle |
🎯 Monkey Mayhem Driving School Children pilot jungle-themed 4x4 mini monster trucks around a custom outdoor track. Riders must be between 110cm and 140cm tall to drive solo. Designed and supplied by Garmendale Engineering. Children must be able to understand and follow instructions; all height checks must be carried out with shoes on. | Interactive | 👤110cm alone ↑Max 140cm | Gentle |
🎯 Monkey Mischief Interactive jungle animal walk-through packed with buttons to press. Each press brings more animals to life in a giant musical sing-along. Features crocodiles that snap and sing along to a soundtrack of monkey songs. | Interactive | No restriction | Gentle |
👻 Robin Hood's Merry Adventure Slow-moving tracked dark ride through Sherwood Forest, gold mines and scenes from the story of Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Built by Garmendale Engineering. No height restriction but young children should be accompanied by an adult. | Dark Ride | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Rocky Mountain Railroad Gentle train journey through a Wild West landscape complete with mountain scenery, rivers and animatronic bandits. Slow-moving passenger train with no inclines or sudden drops. All ages and heights welcome; young children must ride with an adult. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
🎪 Rodeo Corral Indoor Play Area Wild West-themed indoor soft play area located alongside the Rodeo Corral dining area. Features slides and climbing structures themed around the Rocky Mountain Wild West setting. | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle |
👻 Santa's Sleigh Ride Christmas-themed tracked dark ride built by Modern Products. Travel gently through festive scenes with Christmas characters, thousands of lights and wonderful scents. Open year-round as part of the Christmas area. Guests must be able to remain seated upright. | Dark Ride | No restriction | Gentle |
🎯 Singing Pet Shop Musical animatronic pet shop where pressing buttons makes a choir of animal characters sing their own songs. A favourite interactive walkthrough attraction for young children. | Interactive | No restriction | Gentle |
🎪 Smugglers Cove Outdoor Adventure Play Pirate-themed outdoor adventure play area centred around a 10-metre Galleon ship. Features a three-metre plank, new slide, climbing frames and themed play units. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle |
🎯 Storybook Village Walk-through village of mini fairytale-themed houses including Three Little Pigs and Jack and the Beanstalk. Press buttons to make animatronic characters come to life. Activities include playing piano in the Three Little Pigs house and pulling the sword from the stone. Ideal for toddlers. | Interactive | No restriction | Gentle |
🎯 Sundown Market Square Iconic interactive market area where fruits and vegetables talk and sing. Press buttons to hear a goat yodel, a potato talk and other animatronic characters perform. Includes Santa's Workshop. | Interactive | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 The Giddy Piggies Ride Soar like a Piggy Eagle above the rooftops on this spinning flying-pig ride. Children under 90cm must be accompanied by a responsible adult 16+. | Family | 👤90cm alone | Low |
👻 The Night Before Christmas Ride Seasonal Christmas trackless dark ride installed in 2010. Riders glide past festive animated scenes through a winter wonderland in sleigh-themed vehicles before meeting Santa at the Four Seasons Arena. Children under 120cm must be accompanied by a responsible person 16+. Open during the Christmas Spectacular event only. | Dark Ride | 👤120cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 The Okie Yolkie Ride Spinning egg-shaped teacup-style ride set in the Angry Birds Activity Park. Children under 90cm must be accompanied by a responsible adult 16+. | Family | 👤90cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 The Tractor Ride Families board colourful tractor-shaped vehicles and navigate a farm-themed track. Kids sit up front with a steering wheel. Seats up to 2 adults and 2 children per tractor. All ages welcome; must be accompanied by a responsible adult 16+. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
🎯 Toy Town Kid-sized miniature town with a butchers, optician, clothes shop, fire station, doctor's office, post office and car service centre. Features a village square with a large clock centrepiece. Walk-through interactive play area. | Interactive | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 WILD Ostrich Safari Ride Ride across the African savannah on the back of a giant ostrich. Children under 85cm cannot ride. Children 85–110cm must be accompanied by a responsible person 16+. Riders 110cm+ and over 5 years must ride alone. Max 1 adult and 1 child under 110cm per ostrich. | Family | 👥85cm 👤110cm alone | Low |
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Sundown Adventureland in Rampton, Nottinghamshire is one of the UK's most beloved theme parks for young children, specifically designed for the under-10s. Owned by the Rhodes family since 1968, this magical 50-acre park features over 30 rides and attractions spanning 6 themed adventure zones — from Wild West cowboys to Sherwood Forest, pirate smugglers to fairytale storybooks. Ideal for children aged 2-10, the park is thoughtfully designed so that even the youngest visitors can experience almost every attraction.
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Park Highlights
WILD Ostrich Safari - Ride across the African savannah on a giant ostrich! The park's most iconic ride. Children 85-110cm with adult / 110cm+ alone. Under 85cm cannot ride.
Robin Hood's Merry Adventure - Slow-moving tracked dark ride through Sherwood Forest, gold mines and animatronic scenes! No height restriction. Beloved by generations of families.
Jolly Pirate Barrel Ride - Water barrel boat through Smugglers Cove with pirates and surprise splashes! Expect to get wet. No height restriction (under 90cm with adult).
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Thrill Rides (with height requirements)
WILD Ostrich Safari - Safari riding experience! 85cm with adult / 110cm alone. Under 85cm cannot ride. Unique animatronic safari adventure!
Monkey Mayhem Driving School - Kids' 4x4 monster truck driving! 110cm to 140cm only. Must be able to follow instructions. Garmendale Engineering custom ride!
The Night Before Christmas Ride - Seasonal Christmas trackless dark ride! 120cm minimum (Christmas Spectacular event only). Glide through winter wonderland to meet Santa!
Family Rides (no strict height)
Rocky Mountain Railroad - Gentle Wild West train journey! No height restriction. Mountain scenery, rivers, and animatronic bandits. Young children with adult.
The Tractor Ride - Farm-themed family tractor ride! No height restriction. Kids steer from front. Seats 2 adults + 2 children. Must have adult 16+.
Jolly Pirate Barrel Ride - Water barrel boat! No height restriction (under 90cm with adult). Pirates, surprise splashes, Smugglers Cove adventure!
The Giddy Piggies Ride - Spinning flying-pig ride! 90cm alone / adult accompaniment under 90cm. Soar above the rooftops!
The Okie Yolkie Ride - Spinning Angry Birds egg ride! 90cm alone / adult accompaniment under 90cm. Teacup-style adventure!
Santa's Sleigh Ride - Christmas dark ride! No height restriction. Year-round festive scenes, lights, and scents!
Dark Rides
Robin Hood's Merry Adventure - Tracked dark ride through Sherwood Forest! No height restriction. Animatronic scenes, gold mines, and Robin Hood's world!
Santa's Sleigh Ride - Festive dark ride! No height restriction. Christmas characters and winter wonderland all year!
The Night Before Christmas Ride - Trackless sleigh Christmas dark ride! 120cm minimum. Premium seasonal experience with Santa meet (Christmas Spectacular only).
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Adventure Play Zones
Smugglers Cove - Pirate outdoor adventure! No restriction. 10-metre Galleon ship with 3-metre plank, new slide, climbing frames!
Fort Apache - Wild West cavalry outdoor play! No restriction. Multi-level climbing, assault course, interconnected Wild West buildings!
Angry Birds Activity Park - Licensed Angry Birds outdoor zone! No restriction. Climbing frames, swings, roundabouts. Houses Okie Yolkie and Giddy Piggies rides!
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Indoor Soft Play
Crash Landings - 4-storey jungle indoor soft play! No restriction. Three extra-long bumpy slides, climbing frames, and cafe. Under 5s with parent.
Rodeo Corral - Wild West indoor soft play! No restriction. Located alongside dining area. Climbing structures and slides!
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Interactive Attractions
Lollipoppet Castle - Sweet-themed fairytale castle! No restriction. Explore rooms with unique scents — peppermint, liquorice, ice cream! Royal Mint and sundae centrepiece!
Storybook Village - Fairytale miniature village! No restriction. Three Little Pigs, Jack and the Beanstalk, animatronic characters. Perfect for toddlers!
Monkey Mischief - Musical jungle animal walk-through! No restriction. Press buttons to bring jungle animals to life with singing and dancing!
Sundown Market Square - Animated talking fruits and vegetables! No restriction. Yodelling goats, talking potatoes, Santa's Workshop!
Singing Pet Shop - Animatronic choir of pet characters! No restriction. Musical singing animals. Favourite for young children!
Toy Town - Kid-sized interactive miniature town! No restriction. Butchers, fire station, doctor's office, post office, giant clock centrepiece!
Four Seasons Arena - Seasonal show venue! No restriction. Santa meet-and-greet home during Christmas Spectacular event!
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Dining & Facilities
Honey's Pumpkin Patch Café - Main cafe with hot meals and snacks!
Crash Landings Café - Cafe within 4-storey soft play area!
Rodeo Corral Dining - Wild West themed dining alongside indoor play!
Picnic Areas - Bring your own food! Picnic tables throughout park!
FREE Stroller Parking - Designated areas throughout park
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Practical Information
Visit [sundownadventureland.co.uk](https://www.sundownadventureland.co.uk) for tickets, opening calendar, season passes, and Christmas Spectacular bookings.
- Open daily during school holidays and half-terms
- Open weekends during term time (some exceptions)
- Check official calendar for specific dates
- Reopened for 2026 on 14 February
Admission (2026):
- Adults and children 90cm+: from £20 online / ~£24 gate
- Under 90cm: FREE
- Season passes (Fun Pass) available for unlimited visits including Halloween and Christmas events
- 1 mile from Rampton village
- 3 miles from Retford
- 2 hours from London (A1 motorway)
- 1.5 hours from Manchester
Visit [sundownadventureland.co.uk](https://www.sundownadventureland.co.uk) for tickets, opening calendar, season passes, and Christmas Spectacular bookings.
- [Sundown Adventureland Official Website](https://sundownadventureland.co.uk/)
- [Wild Ostrich Safari Height Policy](https://sundownadventureland.co.uk/rides-and-attractions/ostrich-safari-ride/)
- [Sundown Adventureland Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sundown_Adventureland)
- [Reopening for 2026 - The Star](https://www.thestar.co.uk/arts-and-culture/set-your-sights-on-sundown-adventureland-as-it-reopens-for-2026-5510214)
- [Monkey Mayhem Driving School - Garmendale](https://www.garmendale.co.uk/case-study/sundown-adventureland-monkey-mayhem-driving-school/)
- [TripAdvisor - Sundown Adventureland](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g661690-d1755927-Reviews-Sundown_Adventureland-Retford_Nottinghamshire_England.html)
