Robin Hill is an 88-acre (360,000 m2) family theme park, billed as a countryside adventure park, centrally located on the Isle of Wight, England.
It is located close to the pub "The Hare and Hounds", in Downend
near Arreton. It is owned
by the Dabell family, the owners of Blackgang Chine, another Isle
of Wight amusement area.
As well as a park for family fun, its other attractions include
a wide wildlife variety, including the red squirrel which is now
rare in England. Robin Hill is one of the easiest places to see
this elusive creature. A roman villa is also located within the
park.
It is the location for the annual alternative music festival the
Bestival.
Park
guide
The amusement park features attractions with less of an emphisis
on thrill seeking rides but more upon rides which fit into its
'countryside' ethos.
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Colossus: A swinging galleon boat ride.
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Toboggan Run: A 300 metre twisting and turning course of
metal half-pipe, designed as a track for toboggans.
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The Time Machine: A 28 seat motion platform
simulator.
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Wooden Maze: A large wooden maze with a centre and
bridge.
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Junior Jets Ride: A small ride aimed at younger visitors
to the park.
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Tree Top Trail: A trail surrounded by trees close to the
cafe.
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Troll Island Bridges: Bridges leading to several islands
over a carp-filled pond.
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Carp Quay: A large lake with fish food available to buy
and feed the fish living there.
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Duckdown Play Village: A small child-sized village.
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Run Rabbit: Various large underground rabbit
tunnels.
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Activity Course: An activity course with various
equipment including a zip wire and scramble net.
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Snake and Hillbilly Slides: An area with slides set into
the hillside.
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Splash Attack: Includes buttons to press and fire water
jets.
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Tot's Play: A special area designated for very young
visitors to stay.
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Squirrel Tower: A tall tower in a location around the
island's red squirrels.
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African Adventure: Added in 2008; includes a £200,000
adventure playground, themed as an African village.
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