Snake Island rides at The American Adventure Theme Park, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, UK


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Published 8th Jun 2021, 13:39 GMT. The American Adventure offered a slice of the wild west in the heart of Derbyshire - these pictures show the site's transformation fom Shipley park to.


Snake Island rides at The American Adventure Theme Park, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, UK

A history of American Adventures thanks to Colin Peake: In the 1970's the British Coal Board (who had now finished with the Shipley Mine on which the park now stands) with Derbyshire County Council set about creating a leisure park celebrating the Best of all things British, in 1985, Britannia Park opened with one pavilion (now Aztec Kingdom.


The Mason Dixon Flyer balloon ride at The American Adventure Theme Park, Ilkeston, Derbyshire

Despite being closed for over 10 years, local people still have fond memories of the Derbyshire theme park that featured top rollercoasters like The Missile, Twin Looper and Nightmare Niagara.


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The former American Adventure theme park in Derbyshire is fondly remembered by Leicestershire families who enjoyed the thrills and spills of the theme park. The site near Heanor boasted all.


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The American Adventure theme park's Mexicoland opened by Samuel Magdaleno in May 1991. 19 pictures look back at Derbyshire theme park the American Adventure - as documentary series to be.


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THE AMERICAN ADVENTURE THEME PARK AS WORK TAKES PLACE ON THE SITE (credit: Leicestershire From The Sky) It's a plot of land which will mean so much to so many across Derbyshire and the.


Entrance to The American Adventure Theme Park, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, UK. Circa 1980's

The American Adventure was a theme park in Derbyshire, England, quite close to both Nottingham and Derby on the edge of Ilkeston. The park for many years had a number of large white-knuckle attractions, but in 2005 was rethemed as a 'family' park aimed at the under-14 market.


50 American Adventure theme park pictures looking back at fond memories Derbyshire Live

"The American Adventure had its own theme, whereas other parks just have rides and attractions," Mr Salmon added. Image caption, Irish music group Boyzone opened a ยฃ2.5m ride at the park in 1998


The American Adventure Theme Park, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, UK. Circa 1980's Stock Photo

Youngsters enjoy a ride at The American Adventure theme park in Derbyshire, which was a popular attraction during the late 80s, 90s and early 2000s. Waystone Developments Ltd has submitted an.


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First opening it's doors to the public in 1987, the American Adventure was a theme park based around the old wild west. When the park first opened many of the rides were based on the wild west theme, rides such as the Runaway Mine Train, Cherokee Falls log flume and Buffalo roller-coaster.


50 American Adventure theme park pictures looking back at fond memories Derbyshire Live

1. May 1991, The American Adventure theme park, Mexicoland opened by Samuel Magdaleno May 1991, The American Adventure theme park, Mexicoland opened by Samuel Magdaleno Photo: Johnston.


The American Adventure Theme Park, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, UK. Circa 1980's Stock Photo

After rides started closing due to lack of visitors in the 2000s, American Adventure finally closed its doors in 2007. For the latest nostalgia features from Grimsby, click here. Despite plans.


50 American Adventure theme park pictures looking back at fond memories Derbyshire Live

American Adventure was loved by Leicestershire families young and old. It may have stood in neighbouring Derbyshire, but it felt like a part of the county's life, with other parts of the.


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The American Adventure boasted a variety of rides, as well as shows featuring cowboys and Native Americans. It became one of the most popular theme parks in the country, hosting attractions such as the towering Missile roller coaster. The success didn't last.


The American Adventure Theme Park, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, UK. Circa 1980's Stock Photo

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