Flamingo Land Theme Park

Enjoy the open road before you've even taken your driving test? The Vintage Car Rally puts youngsters behind the wheel of their very own vehicle. Themed around the Yorkshire countryside and coast, this is a great opportunity to let the kids practice driving their very own car and, best of all, Mum and Dad don’t have to worry about the family saloon coming back with a large dent in the bonnet.

We’re proud to welcome The Flying Cutlass to the shores of Skeleton Cove as she drops anchor after a treacherous coastal voyage from Scotland. Part of our landmark Skeleton Cove development and located adjacent to Skull Rock, The Flying Cutlass provides traditional pirate-themed family fun for guests of all ages. Whilst not as hair-raising as The Black Pearl , this ride still gives a good amount of air time and plenty of ‘butterfly in the stomach’ moments.

Tea parties have never been so much fun, so why not pour yourself into one of the giant teacups and let it stir you around like never before? A gentle ride for the junior members of your group, but a fun introduction to Lightwater Valley Theme Park nonetheless.

Many guests prefer to Skyrider as the ‘chair swings’, which is a very accurate and fitting description. Offering a far superior ride experience than many customers expect, Skyrider is a firm favorite with thrill-seekers of all ages, providing an awesome mix of speed, height, and air time. This ride is located right opposite the entrance to the park.

Located at the top end of the theme park along with Spinning Teacups, Clownaround, and Dragon Boats, this mini Ferris wheel is the perfect introduction to the world of heights. When your little thrill seekers can handle this attraction, they might be ready to graduate to the 25 meter Lightwater Wheel!

As well as the white-knuckle rides like 'The Ultimate' And 'Apollo', Lightwater Valley also has areas for even the littlest of riders. One of these areas is located right near the park entrance. The ladybird Carousel is a great little ride, and only really has restrictions for 'babes in arms'.

Getting to hold an Owl at Lightwater Valley. This experience cost us just £3. I would have happily paid £10.

This ride is suitable for kids and adults (though it it tight). The front rider controls the height of the plane.

Climb aboard and take a spin with your favorite animal. This children's carousel is based right near the park entrance. It is great for young kids and families. The only restrictions are no 'babes in arms'.

Located at the top end of the theme park along with Spinning Teacups, Mini Ferris wheel, and Dragon Boats, this mini carousel is the perfect introduction to the world of rides. When your little thrill seekers can handle this attraction, they might be ready to graduate to the bigger attractions!

A fantasy world of giant taps, leaky water towers and a volatile volcanic geyser… it can only be Flamingo Land’s famous Splash Battle! As the UK’s first truly interactive water ride, there’s wild, wet fun for everyone! So, are you a landlubber or a salty sea dog? Now’s the time to decide! For those with the ocean in their blood, you and your fearless crew can take charge of a Splash Battle sub’. Each armed with a powerful water cannon, you’ll need to take careful aim to avoid getting soaked. But, in between trying to keep dry, it’s your duty to drench other seafarers and cowardly landlubbers too. For those who stay ashore, there’s also plenty for you to do. Take your post at a choice of water cannons and join in the crazy fun. But think you’re safer on land than at sea? There’s a giant volcanic geyser that’s determined to prove you wrong!

Travel back to the Wild West and experience the thrills of riding aboard a runaway engine and its carriages. The most spectacular of the three junior coasters on offer, our Runaway Train is family-friendly too.

Right in the heart of the park, this play area gives a welcome break from the noise of the rides. There is a family pub right next to the play area. Step inside and you’ll discover a wide range of chilled beers, wines, and spirits, plus a great menu packed with all your favourite pub dishes including Sirloin steak, beef burgers, steak & ale pie, traditional fish & chips, Yorkshire ploughman's lunch and a Yorkshire charcuterie board. There’s a light-bites menu too featuring jacket potatoes with a range of delicious toppings, soups, freshly prepared sandwiches, and much more. We also serve a traditional lunch on Sundays, providing the perfect accompaniment to a truly relaxing afternoon. All Coach House meals are prepared from fresh, local produce wherever possible, creating a delicious choice of dishes for you to enjoy. So, make your way down to Muddy Duck Farm from 11:00 am and we’re sure you’ll find there’s a treat in store. The Coach House welcomes children and families and also benefits from a late license. It features dedicated restaurant seating and an extensive beer garden, plus an outdoor children’s play area.

This Pink Elephant ride is a firm kid's favourite at Flamingo Land.

The Eagle’s Claw provides an insanely intense ride experience with heaps of air time and is cited by many guests and enthusiasts as being their favourite Lightwater Valley attraction.

Cyclosoar lets you control a truly interactive, high-flying experience. Looking like a creation from one of Da Vinci’s sketchbooks, this isn’t just a great looking ride, it’s fabulous fun too! Just climb aboard one of Cyclosoar’s six pedal-powered ‘hang gliders’ and we’re sure you’ll soon be taking full control of a swooping, soaring adventure in the sky. Two elevated seats per glider, which means that you can share your smiles with a friend, taking it in turns to pilot or simply sitting back and enjoying the flight!

At Flamingo Land Resort, our Gallopers deliver all the fun of this truly British seaside tradition. In a fanfare of glorious colour and sound, this is your chance to enjoy a classic carousel ride. Our Gallopers have been lovingly created in the style of their Victorian counterparts, which have been bringing smiles to the faces of children, young and not so young, for over a century. Each of Flamingo Land Resort’s Gallopers has a unique name and markings. So, simply choose your favourite horse and take up the reigns for a magical journey back through time.

The crazy Go Gator is great kids-only fun. So, clamber onto the back of the zany alligator for a twisting, turning journey that’s sure to create a smile.

Jump aboard one of the Eagle’s Creek tractors and take a fun and entertaining journey around the farm. See all the farmyard friends including pigs, Shetland ponies, pygmy goats and donkeys Riders must be over 1.1m. Under 1.1m must be accompanied by an adult.

The common hippopotamus or hippo, is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal in sub-Saharan Africa, and one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae, the other being the pygmy hippopotamus. The name comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse". After the elephant and rhinoceros, the common hippopotamus is the third-largest type of land mammal and the heaviest extant artiodactyl. Despite their physical resemblance to pigs and other terrestrial even-toed ungulates, the closest living relatives of the Hippopotamidae are cetaceans (whales, porpoises, etc.) from which they diverged about 55 million years ago. The common ancestor of whales and hippos split from other even-toed ungulates around 60 million years ago. The earliest known hippopotamus fossils, belonging to the genus Kenyapotamus in Africa, date to around 16 million years ago.

The Flamingo Land Penguin Coast attraction was opened in 2010. It contains numerous different species of these amazing birds.

Clumsy on land, but changing to graceful acrobats once in the ocean, a sea lion in the water is a magnificent sight. Their effortless twists, turns and porpoising through the water easily show why a sea lion is such a good underwater hunter. At Flamingo Land Zoo, you can see these magnificient animals swimming above or below the water. There is also a Sea Lion show 2-3 times a day.