Woodlands Family Theme Park is an all-weather family amusement park and falconry display on the A3122 road, 5 miles from Dartmouth, in South Devon, England. It is part of Bendalls Leisure Ltd which also owns Twinlakes Theme Park and Wheelgate Park. Set in Devon’s most beautiful countryside Woodlands has over of family attractions including 16 rides, as well as around 500 animals. The falconry display has over 50 birds of prey. During the October half term the park hosts a Halloscream Week. Designed by the Bendall family there are extensive play zones throughout the Park, each having a selection of rides and attractions enabling all the family to play together or enjoy play equipment designed to the guest’s abilities. The massive indoor playcentres at Woodlands are essential for guests to enjoy the highest standard of venture equipment, soft play and rides whatever the weather conditions.
History
The site was purchased by the Bendall family in 1971 as a 200-acre dairy farm and diversified in 1989 to a 90-acre leisure park and caravan park. It remains a family owned company, Bendalls Leisure Ltd. The layout, café, shop, buildings, play equipment, landscaping and layout, all designed by family Bendall members. The first year that the park opened saw 60,000 visitors. The average annual Leisure Park visitor numbers are now around 350,000. The rdevelopment of Woodlands over the years: 1996/7
2nd Caravan Park built and opened
Installation of first indoor play complex, 1 million pounds
1999
Installation of Tango Trolls Mystic Maze
Arctic Gliders
New roads and parking
2000
Two million pounds spent on critical indoor attractions to build visitor numbers in wet weather, five levels of play equipment and rides: The Empire of the Sea Dragon.
2001
New toilets and facilities
New admission kiosks
3rd Caravan Park created
Master Blaster Indoor Centre – replacing out dated equipment
Super Hero Theming and Mascot - ‘Unleash the Hero in You!’
2016
DinoTrek, Jumping Pillow and Farmyard Ride
2017
Vertigo – new ride - Reach New Heights!
Father Christmas Grotto
Attractions
The park comprises numerous playzones including: , , Pedal Boats, Bumper Boats, Tango Trolls Mystic Maze, Sand Diggers & Big Dig, , , , Seascape Mirror Maze, Whistle Stop Junction, Pedal Karts, Commando Course, Safari Adventure Golf and the indoor attractions Teddy Mountain, & . Also, large and . More recent attractions are the Dinotrek, Jumping Pillow, Farmyard Ride and .
Location
On the A3122, 5 miles from Dartmouth, South Devon. Set in 100 acres of great natural beauty, mostly in an ancient wooded valley. Containing three woodland lakes, Laura’s Wood Wildlife Sanctuary, outstanding landscaping and gardens.
Employees
Approximately 60 permanent staff and 130 seasonal staff.
Awards
Membership to Best of British Quality Touring and Holiday Parks
'AA Quality Standard’ Rating of 5 Pennants, with a score of 92%
