Sundown Adventureland Reveals Prestigious Award Win
Local family favourite, Sundown Adventureland, has marked a brilliant win at the 2023 UK Theme Park Awards. The place, renowned for its engaging offerings to children under 10, has been hailed as the best theme park for toddlers (small) in the country.
Located near Retford, the family-run attraction impressed with its toddler-friendly facilities, which landed it the coveted award. They triumphed over competition from leading industry names such as Legoland Windsor, Alton Towers, and Thorpe Park.
"We’re absolutely thrilled to be named as one of the best attractions for toddlers in the country. The whole team always works so hard to provide great memory-making days for all the family, and now that this has been recognised, we’re delighted to be up there rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in the theme park industry." - Debs Griffin, director at Sundown Adventureland
The Awards
Conducted by ThemeParks UK.com, the awards event was an independent consumer guide to UK theme parks. Over 229,000 votes were cast by the British public to choose their favourite attractions.
About Sundown Adventureland
The theme park was established by Audrey Rhodes more than 50 years ago. It was specifically designed to offer young children an age-specific, child-friendly theme park experience.
The park features over 30 indoor and outdoor rides and attractions including the Monkey Mayhem driving school, Lollipoppet Castle, the Angry Birds Activity Park, and the expansive indoor soft play area, Crash Landings.
Upcoming Festive Season
In preparation for the Christmas season, the park is set to be transformed into a winter wonderland. The park's iconic 'Night Before Christmas' ride offers a magical sleigh journey through enchanted forests, culminating in a visit to Santa's grotto.
Facilities and Operation Hours
The park offers various facilities including The Four Seasons Arena, where visitors can enjoy homemade packed lunches or meet their favourite Sundown characters. Hot food, sandwiches and snacks are available at the park’s café throughout the day. Sundown Adventureland opens from 10am to 5pm.
Ticket prices are £22 for adults or children over 90cm, with children under 90cm going free. Concession prices apply for the disabled, carers, over 65s, wheelchair users and blue light card holders. Family tickets start from £58.50.