Crealy Theme Park & Resort, formerly Crealy Adventure Park & Resort, is Southwest England's largest family theme park attraction[citation needed] with over 60 rides, attractions, live shows, animal attractions and Sooty Land.[citation needed] Just outside Exeter in over 100 acres of countryside, it also has a large lodge, campsites and variety of entertainment and sport facilities.
Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Previously known as Crealy the Great Farm Adventure (1989-1992)
The land for Crealy Theme Park & Resort was bought from King's College, Cambridge in 1982. Its first visitors arrived in 1988 when it was operating as a farm, coming to see the cows being milked using its state-of-the-art dairy unit. It officially opened in 1989 as a working farm, Crealy the Great Farm Adventure, the same year its restaurant and Treetops playground were opened.[1]
In 1992, the name of the park changed to Crealy Country and more attractions were introduced, including quad bikes and the bumper boat lake.[1]
In 1994, the cows were sold so that their barns could be used for undercover attractions. The next year, the Adventure Zone was opened.[1]
In 1997, the Magical Kingdom (formerly Buddy Bear's Kingdom and now The Pier) was opened.[1]
In 2000 the park's first rollercoaster was added – a Vekoma Junior Coaster called Maximus.[2] Further rollercoasters were added in 2014 and 2015.[3] Its 2015 addition, Twister Rollercoaster, a spinning wild mouse, is the largest ride in the park.[4][5]
In 2011, following some refurbishments, Devon County Council granted owners Maximum Fun a licence to keep various exotic animals and operate Crealy as a zoo. The first animals to be exhibited were Meerkats. [6]
In 2012, the park opened accommodation nearby at Crealy Meadows Caravan and Camping Park. Now known as Crealy Meadows, the site offers camping and caravan pitches, themed tents, and luxury lodges and glamping.[1]
In February 2019, Crealy abandoned zero-hour contracts for its staff in favour of permanent roles. The park speculated that it was one of the first theme parks in the country to do this.[7]
In February 2022, the park announced the opening of a Sooty-themed area for the May Half Term. It features four rides, a themed store, other themed attractions and a live show. It opened on May 28, 2022.[8]
Ridesedit
Presently Crealy has over 60 rides, attractions and live shows. These include thrill rides, rollercoasters, water rides, and indoor and outdoor play areas. The Animal Barn houses zoo and farm animals.[1]
Bumper boat in lagoon with fast-pumping water cannon
Camel Creek Adventure Parkedit
Terry Sandling bought Trelow Farm in Tredinnick and opened the property to the public in 1989 as The Shire Horse Centre. The property was then sold to Crealy Great Adventure Parks in 2004. Following an acquisition in 2015, John Broome CBE purchased Cornwall's Crealy and rebranded it as Camel Creek Adventure Park. The park attracts approximately 200,000 people a year.[9]
Major rides include the new 5D Simulator, Morgawr, The Beast, Raging River and Thunder Falls. Camel Creek targets younger children up to the age of six. Swampy and Dina are resident characters.
Referencesedit
^ abcdef"About Us". www.crealy.co.uk. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
^"Maximus - Crealy Adventure Park (Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
^"Crealy Adventure Park (Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
^"Twister Rollercoaster - Crealy Adventure Park (Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
^Hoyles, Francesca (3 October 2017). "Crealy theme park, Devon: everything you need to know about visiting this summer". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
^"Crealy adds animals". Park World Online. 13 June 2011. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
^Wilkins, Daniel (8 February 2019). "Crealy abandons zero-hour contracts - 100 jobs being offered". Exmouth Journal. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
^"Crealy Theme Park & Resort announces the opening of Sooty Land this May Half Term".
^"Alton Towers founder buys Cornwall Crealy theme park". BBC News. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Crealy Theme Park amp Resort news newspapers books scholar JSTOR June 2014 Learn how and when to remove this template message Crealy Theme Park amp Resort formerly Crealy Adventure Park amp Resort is Southwest England s largest family theme park attraction citation needed with over 60 rides attractions live shows animal attractions and Sooty Land citation needed Just outside Exeter in over 100 acres of countryside it also has a large lodge campsites and variety of entertainment and sport facilities Crealy Theme Park amp ResortPreviously known as Crealy the Great Farm Adventure 1989 1992 Crealy Country Crealy Adventure Park amp ResortLocationExeter Devon United KingdomCoordinates50 42 20 N 3 24 58 W 50 705669 N 3 416076 W 50 705669 3 416076StatusOperatingOpened1989 34 years ago 1989 Operated byMaximum Fun Devon LimitedSloganThe biggest family Theme Park in Devon Operating seasonEvery day through summer season reduced hours during winter AreaMore than 100 acres 40 ha AttractionsTotal21WebsiteOfficial website Contents 1 History 2 Rides 3 Camel Creek Adventure Park 4 References 5 External linksHistory editThe land for Crealy Theme Park amp Resort was bought from King s College Cambridge in 1982 Its first visitors arrived in 1988 when it was operating as a farm coming to see the cows being milked using its state of the art dairy unit It officially opened in 1989 as a working farm Crealy the Great Farm Adventure the same year its restaurant and Treetops playground were opened 1 In 1992 the name of the park changed to Crealy Country and more attractions were introduced including quad bikes and the bumper boat lake 1 In 1994 the cows were sold so that their barns could be used for undercover attractions The next year the Adventure Zone was opened 1 In 1997 the Magical Kingdom formerly Buddy Bear s Kingdom and now The Pier was opened 1 In 2000 the park s first rollercoaster was added a Vekoma Junior Coaster called Maximus 2 Further rollercoasters were added in 2014 and 2015 3 Its 2015 addition Twister Rollercoaster a spinning wild mouse is the largest ride in the park 4 5 In 2011 following some refurbishments Devon County Council granted owners Maximum Fun a licence to keep various exotic animals and operate Crealy as a zoo The first animals to be exhibited were Meerkats 6 In 2012 the park opened accommodation nearby at Crealy Meadows Caravan and Camping Park Now known as Crealy Meadows the site offers camping and caravan pitches themed tents and luxury lodges and glamping 1 In February 2019 Crealy abandoned zero hour contracts for its staff in favour of permanent roles The park speculated that it was one of the first theme parks in the country to do this 7 In February 2022 the park announced the opening of a Sooty themed area for the May Half Term It features four rides a themed store other themed attractions and a live show It opened on May 28 2022 8 Rides editPresently Crealy has over 60 rides attractions and live shows These include thrill rides rollercoasters water rides and indoor and outdoor play areas The Animal Barn houses zoo and farm animals 1 Name Manufacturer Opened Description1 Sooty s Magic Bus Zamperla 2022 Colourful bus with views across the land2 Soo s Sweet Balloon Ride Zamperla 2022 Colourful balloons and views of Sooty Land3 Sweeps Flying Circus SBF VISA 2022 Circus themed planes peaceful flight view below4 Izzy Wizzy Let s Get Dizzy Moser s rides 2022 Colourful cars and famous spell Izzy Wizzy Let s Get Dizzy 5 The Jolly Roger Zamperla 2017 Rocking and spinning pirate ship6 The Junior Driving School World of Rides 2017 Tricky course for young guests with twists and turns7 Twister Rollercoaster SBF VISA 2015 Twisting track three hundred metres long twelve metres high8 Dino Jeeps Zamperla 2014 Family exploration area9 Seacups SBF VISA 2014 Aquatic ride hosted by King Neptune10 Shark Bay Coaster SBF VISA 2014 Junior indoor coaster located in Lost World of Atlantis11 Supersubs SBF VISA 2014 Enjoyable underwater world12 The Flying Machine Zamperla 2014 Family friendly machine goes high13 Safari Express SBF VISA 2013 Family ride potentially visible animals14 Crealy Grand Prix Formula K Go Karts 2011 Four wheeled multiplayer game15 Vortex Water Coaster Van Egdom 2010 World s first triple tube water coaster16 Dolphin Drop Zamperla 2008 Ride with dolphins and propulsion to ocean surface17 Tidal Wave Log Flume L amp T Systems 2008 Double drop high speed water slide into dark water18 Victorian Carousel Walker 2003 Most beautiful ride built around 1884 slow19 Flying Dutchman Metalbau 2000 Swing swoops low20 Maximus Rollercoaster Vekoma 2000 Departs from ancient Roman buildings 21 Aqua Blasters JJ Amusements 1992 Bumper boat in lagoon with fast pumping water cannonCamel Creek Adventure Park editTerry Sandling bought Trelow Farm in Tredinnick and opened the property to the public in 1989 as The Shire Horse Centre The property was then sold to Crealy Great Adventure Parks in 2004 Following an acquisition in 2015 John Broome CBE purchased Cornwall s Crealy and rebranded it as Camel Creek Adventure Park The park attracts approximately 200 000 people a year 9 Major rides include the new 5D Simulator Morgawr The Beast Raging River and Thunder Falls Camel Creek targets younger children up to the age of six Swampy and Dina are resident characters References edit a b c d e f About Us www crealy co uk Retrieved 15 April 2019 Maximus Crealy Adventure Park Exeter Devon England United Kingdom rcdb com Retrieved 15 April 2019 Crealy Adventure Park Exeter Devon England United Kingdom rcdb com Retrieved 15 April 2019 Twister Rollercoaster Crealy Adventure Park Exeter Devon England United Kingdom rcdb com Retrieved 15 April 2019 Hoyles Francesca 3 October 2017 Crealy theme park Devon everything you need to know about visiting this summer The Telegraph ISSN 0307 1235 Retrieved 15 April 2019 Crealy adds animals Park World Online 13 June 2011 Retrieved 27 June 2020 Wilkins Daniel 8 February 2019 Crealy abandons zero hour contracts 100 jobs being offered Exmouth Journal Retrieved 15 April 2019 Crealy Theme Park amp Resort announces the opening of Sooty Land this May Half Term Alton Towers founder buys Cornwall Crealy theme park BBC News Retrieved 24 August 2016 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Crealy Theme Park amp Resort www crealy co uk Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Crealy Theme Park 26 Resort amp oldid 1144896921, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
