American Adventure Theme Park, Ilkeston Derbyshire-April 08

[Locksley]

lol, I remember I nearly s*** myself on that log flume, was reyt scary. I was like 5 at the time though! Certainly brings back memories!

 

[james.s]

The only real trace of that flume now is some of the concrete ducts and channels, all of those are now full of rubble. It's a shame to lose this place, but it was a real economic disaster.

 

[Anthillmob74]

i must walk around with my eyes are ears closed, i didnt even know this place was shut. how long has it been gone?

looks so strange seeing an empty theme park.

 

[Mr Solo]

American Adventure

It's been gone about 2 years now.

I'm thinking of paying the site a vist soon, any advice or areas to avoid welcome.

Happy to meet up with others to explore together.

 

[james.s]

PM sent

 

[mineme]

fire

several fires have been reported at this site on todays this is derbyshire not shore how mutch dammage has been done though.

 

[tbkscott]

Wow the memories of this place, went there many times when i was younger - does anyone remember panning for 'gold' use to be near the log flume area i think. Great site will have to take a look soon before its totaly gone.

 

[Marley85]

I went there when I was 14 its a shame to see it like that.

 

[jon_nic]

tbkscott, I remember the panning for gold. still got the "gold" medal somewhere. it was a bit of a con really as no matter how many nuggets you got you just recieved a plastic medal.
Prior to that I remember that area being used for a photo machine that made it look like you were surfing, think it was just a green screen behind and the sea was projected behind, then you paid for a photo of it.
Long distant memorys of my childhood.

 

[tbkscott]

Tell me about it, remember it well mate, its a great shame to see it like this now.