Blackgang Chine Park Video 2023
Blackgang Chine is a family-friendly theme park located on the Isle of Wight.
2023 sees it celebrating its 180th anniversary, making it the oldest theme park in the UK! Visitors are invited to explore the whimsical world of the Land of Imagination; featuring everything from cowboys to dinosaurs, fairies to pirates - the park is designed to unleash the inner child in everyone.
Blackgang Chine is also home to a range of exciting, rides, attractions and experiences, including the park’s BRAND-NEW ride Extinction! A 360 pendulum swing that will have you feeling like you're flying!
Most uniquely, Blackgang Chine is set on the southern cliff tops of the Isle of Wight, making it the most picturesque theme park in the world with its stunning coastal views and natural beauty.
BRAND-NEW RIDE, EXTINCTION, ARRIVES AT BLACKGANG CHINE!
It’s time…????
Extinction has arrived at Blackgang Chine just in time to celebrate our 180th year in style ????
This 360 pendulum swing will see you soar to new heights taking you to an incredible 18m up in the air…which is twice the height of the Smuggler! But don’t worry, there is a separate queue line for those who want a gentler ride and don’t fancy going over the top ????
And don't worry kids, the height restriction is just 1.2m, so all you mini thrill-seekers, and adrenaline junkies will be able to go for a spin too!
In true Blackgang magic style, it's set in a location that will give guests a truly unique experience….where else can you take a ride that sees you fly off the edge of a cliff?!
Oh and did we mention the gondola spins too? So no matter where you sit, you’ll be treated to those unparalleled views of the back of the Wight!
Watch this space for an FVP competition to be the FIRST RIDERS of Extinction on opening day, Saturday 25th March 2023 ????
Our most epic season yet awaits….so strap in, you’re in for the ride of your life!
Blackgang Chine Vlog June 2021
Join us as we start our weekend trip to the Isle Of Wight with a visit to Blackgang Chine, the oldest theme park in the United Kingdom! Blackgang Chine dates back to 1842 and features a variety of different walkthrough attractions and rides for everyone to enjoy! In this vlog we check out all of these different areas of the park including Rumpus Mansion, Restricted Area 5 and Rumpus Mansion. Along with that we share on ride POV's from the 3 different rides on offer at the park including Cliffhanger, an awesome family roller coaster with spectacular views!
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Extinction at Blackgang Chine
Introducing Extinction!
NEW for 2023! Exhilarating pendulum swing set on the cliff tops of the south of the Isle of Wight! Brave the full 360 rotation, or build yourself up with the 120 degree cycle.
Find out more and book your tickets to experience Extinction here:
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Day at Blackgang Chine 2023
Tour of Blackgang Chine, Land of Imagination
This is a Tour of the whole of Blackgang Chine! The park is the oldest theme park in the UK, opening in 1843, it is celebrating its 180th Birthday Next Year. The park suffers from erosion every year due to its cliff-top location, which means some attractions have to be moved. Hope you enjoy the tour!
See my review of the park and pictures!
Timestamp:
Entrance- 0:00
Wizard Dodo- 0:41
Dodo Valley- 1:00
Crooked House- 4:20
Musical Pet Shop- 6:58
The Vortex- 9:37
Pirate Cove- 10:07
Underwater Kingdom- 11:35
Rumpus Mansion- 16:34
Mouth of Hell- 26:50
Cowboy Town- 28:42
Fairyland- 32:15
Restricted Area 5- 34:31
Giant Bug Walk- 41:45
NurseryLand- 44:47
Maze: 48:52
Jonahs Whale- 52:47
Entrance Dragon- 54:55
Snakes and Ladders was unfortunately shut
There is sadly no recording allowed on the rides anymore
House of Mirrors and History of the Park exhibit was shut on day of visit as was being transformed ready for Terror Island!
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EPIC NEW ADDITIONS to Blackgang Chine 2022!
The rumours are true... Introducing an EPIC 2022 filled with incredible events, PLUS some thrilling new additions! Watch til the end...????
???? Escape in the Land of Imagination this season! Grab your 2022 FVPs now at blackgangchine.com
Summer Family Day Out at Blackgang Chine
The Island's ONLY adult Clifftop Party...The Sunset Session!
NEW FOR 2022, BLACKGANG CHINE PRESENTS SUNSET SESSION: THE ISLAND'S ONLY SUNSET CLIFFTOP PARTY!
On the 27th August, the park will transform into an Ibiza-style utopia as the Isle of Wight’s ONLY adult sunset clifftop party takes over exclusively for one night!
For those craving the Ibiza nightlife, we are bringing to you an incredible summer evening of partying in our very own sunset Island paradise. Featuring Club Classics from the legendary DJ Omar and Turntablist & Scratch Wizard, DJ Jakey Chan, a fully stocked bar, delicious BBQ food PLUS epic bursts of confetti cannons, fire and laser displays…all in one stunning clifftop setting!
Tickets start from as little as £12.50! So what are you waiting for?!
Book now at blackgangchine.com!
It's back...and it's LIVE!
IT’S BACK…AND IT’S LIVE!
A spell has been cast at Blackgang Chine as areas of the park spring to life on weekdays this Summer!
From Monday 25th July to 29th August, immerse yourself in the fantastical Land of Imagination, brought to life with epic live shows, character meet and greets and a whole host of interactive activities that are set to make this the best summer ever!
Whether it’s Magical Mondays, Triassic Tuesdays, Walk the Plank Wednesdays, Rootin’ Tootin’ Thursdays or Fantasy Fridays…there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Can’t decide which one to choose? Visit them all for FREE with your 7-day return included in your standard entry ticket!
Book now at blackgangchine.com!
Every day is an adventure!
Join us for an incredible season working at the UK's oldest theme park! Experience epic events, work with a spectacular team and love the job you do!
Apply now at isleofwightjobs.com!
Blackgang Chine - Wight Experience Construction And Interior - 2008/2009/2010 | kittikoko
This building is now being used for shows and events in the school holidays.
Journey into Imagination: A History of Blackgang Chine:
Blackgang Chine is the UK's oldest amusement park. Named after a now-destroyed chine (a coastal ravine) in the soft Cretaceous cliffs, it is about 6 miles from Ventnor at the southern tip of the Isle of Wight just below St Catherine's Down. Blackgang Chine and its sister park Robin Hill are owned by the Dabell family. Blackgang Chine is home to a series of imaginatively themed lands, including a Pirate Cove, a realm of Dinosaurs, an Underwater Kingdom, a Fairy Village and a Cowboy Town. Owing to the unstable land on which the park is situated, landslides occur frequently, meaning that attractions have continually to be moved further inland to safer ground.
During Blackgang Chine's early years, the area was a steep gaunt ravine, overlooking Chale Bay, stretching around three-quarters of a mile down to the shore. It was a quiet place, visited by few people other than local fishermen with rumours of a thriving smuggling trade, which has now become a key theme of the park.[2] On 11 October 1836 the cargo ship Clarendon was wrecked at the foot of Blackgang Chine, with the loss of all aboard.[3]
During Victorian England, people were seeking out new healthy holiday resorts, ideally near the coast. As the railway network was getting closer and closer to the south coast, the Isle of Wight was becoming an increasingly attractive holiday destination. Alexander Dabell, the founder of the park, soon realised the business potential of this, trying various ventures. In 1839 Alexander became friends with a publican who had recently built a hotel at Blackgang, which now forms the Chine Cafe (Formerly Pirates' Pantry restaurant) and administration offices.[2] After studying the gault and chine gorge, he knew instantly that gardens could be set up that would appeal to the Victorians as a romantic holiday destination. This along with the increasing popularity of the adjacent Sandrock Spring (a Chalybeate spring) led to Alexander concluding a lease for the site in 1842 and the establishment of Blackgang Chine amusement park in 1843. The area was then opened up to the public with pathways built down to the ravine and gardens landscaped on the cliffs. Steps were built to give access to the beach from the lower road. Since the park was opened, it has remained a family business, with the descendants of Alexander Dabell owning it ever since.[4][5] The park's claim to have been established in 1843[1] would make it the oldest theme park in the United Kingdom. Its initial theme of a general-purpose scenic and curiosity park led to one of its most famous attractions, a large whale skeleton, which had been washed up near the coast of The Needles in 1842, and is still a showpiece today.[2]
Owing to continual landslides, the chine itself has been destroyed, and coastal erosion still has a significant impact on the area today. The park's focus now is themed entertainment for families with young children, lifesize animatronic dinosaurs being a noted feature. The same owners run a sister site, the Robin Hill countryside adventure park.[6] Clifftop walks in and around the area give panoramic views of the English Channel and the south-western Isle of Wight coast.
According to a May 2000 talk to the Isle of Wight Postcard Club by the then director, Mr Simon Dabell, the etymology is simply black pathway (the original appearance of the chine),[5] but the theme park understandably fosters the interpretation of a smuggling origin. Thus visitors to the park are greeted by a gigantic fibreglass smuggler between whose legs they could pass to enter.[6]
The park is frequently associated with ghosts, particularly related to smugglers, with several tales of sightings around the park. In 2008 a video was recorded, showing what appeared to be the apparition of a girl in a blue dress.[9]
Southern Vectis bus route 6 serves the amusement park on its way between Newport and Ventnor.[10] In the summer, the Island Coaster also stops here.
Virtual Walk - Blackgang Chine On A Cold, Wet Day - Isle Of Wight - April 2022 | kittikoko #iow
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Blackgang Chine Illuminations 2017
Blackgang Chine’s famous illuminations will once again light up during the Autumn 2017 half term!
Enjoy the park by day, and then as the light begins to fade, enjoy the magical experience of the famous evening illuminations.
The Ghost and Ghouls are BACK this October for Frights & Sprites!
Our spooktacular extravaganza, Frights and Sprites, will creep back into Blackgang Chine this October half-term for even more screams and treats!
Rumpus Mansion LIVE will come back with a BRAND-NEW TWIST! The ghosts and ghouls of the mansion invite you all to embark on a spine-tingling journey through their hallowed halls. The question is…will you receive a trick or a treat?!
After braving the mansion, creep on down to Rumpus Lawn for an afternoon of Spooky Discos, Fancy Dress Competitions and Puppet shows! Conjure up your own mystical potions in the Rumpus Laboratory and keep your eye out for a gremlin or two on our Gremlin quest!
What are you waiting for?! Put on your witch’s hat, grab your broom and fly on down to Blackgang Chine this October!
Book now at blackgangchine.com!
Fiesta of the Dead - UK Theme Parks Award Winning Event, 2023
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Extinction by Night
Extinction by day has the views...by night, it has the drama!