Fantasy Island (amusement park)
 Fantasy Island in 2020 | |
| Location | Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire, England |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 53°11′31″N 0°20′49″E / 53.192°N 0.347°E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 1995 |
| Owner | Mellors Group |
| Website | www |
Fantasy Island Resort is a resort theme park located in Ingoldmells on the east coast of Lincolnshire, UK. It opened in 1995 and is owned by the Mellors Group. The park features an outdoor selection of rides as well as an indoor entertainment complex situated in a steel framed pyramid.
Park information
The park has several rides, rollercoasters both inside its central pyramid and the surrounding outdoor space. The majority of the park has a fantasy theme and the interior has extensive themed scenery.
Fantasy Island first opened in 1995 and was developed by Blue Anchor Leisure.[1] The park went into administration in 2014 and was purchased by the Mellors Group for an undisclosed sum in 2016.[1]
In 2024, the website Outdoor Toys listed Fantasy Island among the top 10 theme parks for children in the United Kingdom.[2] The resort includes rides and what it claims to be "Europe's largest seven-day market".[1]
| Attraction | Date Opened | Date Closed | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhombus Express | 1995 | Powered family coaster | |
| Log Flume | 1995 | Outdoor log flume ride | |
| Mystical Dragon Mountain | 1995 | Themed water slide | |
| Magical Seaquarium | 1995 | Water dark ride | |
| Toucan Tours – The Secret of Fantasy Island | 1995 | Monorail dark ride | |
| Balloon Ride | 1996 | Hot air balloon themed flat ride. | |
| Jellikins | 1996 | Children's roller coaster. Originally the Rhombus Junior coaster. | |
| Crazy Clown Ride | 1996 | 2003 | Children's dark ride |
| The Volcano | 1998 | Launch tower | |
| Millennium | 1999 | Vekoma looping coaster | |
| The Odyssey | 2002 | Vekoma suspended looping coaster | |
| Jungle Adventure | Children's tracked ride | ||
| Wild River Rapids | 2022 | Compact rapids ride | |
| Harrington Flint's Island Adventure | 2022 | Interactive dark ride |
References
- ^ a b c "Fantasy Island: 'Exciting future' for theme park after buyout". BBC News. 7 March 2016. Archived from the original on 20 February 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ "Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells in UK's Top 10 best theme parks for kids in UK". LincolnshireWorld. 3 September 2024. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
