Woodlands Family Theme Park
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 and landscaping  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 redevelopment of Woodlands over the years: 1996/7 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003-2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Attractions. The park comprises numerous playzones including: 3 Watercoasters, Toboggan run, Arctic Gliders, Avalanche, Pedal Boats, Bumper Boats, Tango Trolls Mystic Maze, Sand Diggers & Big Dig, Swing Ship Ride, Dolphin Toddlers Play, Ninja Towers, Seascape Mirror Maze, Whistle Stop Junction, Pedal Karts, Commando Course, Safari Adventure Golf and  the indoor attractions Teddy Mountain, Masterblaster, Circusdrome & Empire of the Sea Dragon. Also, large Zoo Farm Complex and Indoor Falconry Centre. More recent attractions are the Dinotrek, Jumping Pillow, Farmyard Ride and Vertigo. 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.