Robin Hill (theme park)

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.

  • Colossus: A swinging galleon boat ride.
  • Toboggan Run: A 300 metre twisting and turning course of metal half-pipe, designed as a track for toboggans.
  • The Time Machine: A 28 seat motion platform simulator.
  • Wooden Maze: A large wooden maze with a centre and bridge.
  • Junior Jets Ride: A small ride aimed at younger visitors to the park.
  • Tree Top Trail: A trail surrounded by trees close to the cafe.
  • Troll Island Bridges: Bridges leading to several islands over a carp-filled pond.
  • Carp Quay: A large lake with fish food available to buy and feed the fish living there.
  • Duckdown Play Village: A small child-sized village.
  • Run Rabbit: Various large underground rabbit tunnels.
  • Activity Course: An activity course with various equipment including a zip wire and scramble net.
  • Snake and Hillbilly Slides: An area with slides set into the hillside.
  • Splash Attack: Includes buttons to press and fire water jets.
  • Tot's Play: A special area designated for very young visitors to stay.
  • Squirrel Tower: A tall tower in a location around the island's red squirrels.
  • African Adventure: Added in 2008; includes a £200,000 adventure playground, themed as an African village.

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Stuart Ekins
22 April 2014
Very good value. Loads to do and see, we only had half a day, next time we will save a whole day for it.
skunk mantra
19 May 2016
Good day out, tho be warned have to pay pricey food and more for the toboggan run.
Tracy Sanders
10 August 2014
Get a free toboggan ride at the moment as the galleon is closed for maintenance
Andrew Hawkins
16 July 2010
Very well put together and loads to do for a 6 year old - highly recommended.
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0.2km from Briddlesford Road, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30, UK Get directions
Fri 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sat 6:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Mon 10:00 AM–Noon
Tue 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Wed 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

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