FAMILY FUN AT COMBINED THEME PARK, ZOO AND HOLIDAY RESORT
Flamingo Land Resort is situated between York and the East coast, and this combined theme park, zoo and holiday resort is an ideal destination for a fun-packed family holiday. All areas of the park are open daily between 24th March and 4th November 2018 (with Winter Zoo open daily during November to March).
Newest Attractions
Flamingo 1 – You can enjoy driving 2 seater family racing cars over a 380-metre circuit. Featuring a figure-of-eight format, you and your fellow competitors can enjoy side-by-side racing over three individual lanes. Whilst the majority of the circuit is outdoors, it also passes through our Hub building where spectators can watch the action from a dedicated elevated viewing area, whilst enjoying champion fish and chips. You can create your own best friend at Teddy Mountain, where after selecting your chosen bear, you can add stuffing to it yourself and select its outfit.
Peter Rabbit – Hit Cbeebies animated series Peter Rabbit 
arrived at Flamingo Land with a Peter Rabbit Adventure playground. Explore the Secret Tree House and hop along to Jeremy Fisher’s musical pond to explore giant instruments and learn about sounds from the giant lily pads. We are sure fans of all ages will love exploring Lily Bobtail’s Nature Discovery where you can climb on tunnels and find creepy crawly creatures in Bug Log.
You can meet Peter Rabbit himself, located by the Mansion House & Tea Rooms at 12.30pm and 3pm. You can also see Benjamin Bunny in the Sail Away farewell show at the exit of the theme park at 5pm (weather permitting). And brand new for 2018, you can listen to a Peter Rabbit and Lily Bobtail Story Time (£5pp).
Last August, our female Sumatran tiger cub Menya was born, so keep an eye out for her in our award winning animal collection.
Party in the Park Concert Dates 2018
Flamingo Land will host 4 Party in the Park concerts from 6pm across summer, with celebrity chart-topping headline acts.
Aston Merrygold – Saturday 2nd June
The headline act for Flamingo Land Resort’s opening concert is ASTON MERRYGOLD, who was in JLS after they were discovered on the X Factor. In 2013, Aston became a judge on the British dance talent show Got to Dance. He has released recent singles ‘Get Stupid’ and ‘Precious’. Aston also participated in the autumn 2017 series of Strictly Come Dancing.
The concert will include a full supporting bill from 6pm, starting with a children’s Farewell Show and the Spice Pirates Acrobatic Troup. There will then be entertainment from the singer and acoustic guitarist Brook Miller and then X Factor’s Beth Brookes. This will be followed by Unify, an up and coming mixed pop band. There will then be a Justin Timberlake tribute act called JT Experience. Henry Gallagher from Britain’s Got Talent 2015 and who has played at Flamingo Land before will then take to the stage, followed by Jeff Dingle from American Idol 2004 who will be performing as Bruno Mars live band. Aston Merrygold will then headline at around 9.30pm.
“Party in the Park has been hugely successful over the last 4 years, and the concert with Aston is a great way to spend an evening over the Spring Bank school holidays. Guests can buy a theme park ticket for the day which then gives them free access to the concert” said Sarah Mills, Director of Marketing at Flamingo Land Resort. “Alternatively they can arrive at 5pm for an hour in the theme park followed by the concert for just £10 each.”
There is a wide variety of food and drink outlets around the outdoor Riverside One stage, so that guests can make it a social occasion.
Tickets are on sale on the Flamingo Land website – under Advanced Tickets, 2nd June. Alternatively, should anyone wish to make a weekend of it and stay in a holiday home, lodge or cottage or camp in the adjacent Holiday Village, call 0800 40 888 40 (subject to availability).
Other dates…
S Club 3 – 90’s weekend – Saturday 28th July
Pixie Lott – Saturday 18th August
Vengaboys – 90’s weekend – Saturday 1st September
Party in the Park is part of general admission to the theme park for that day for both day and staying guests, including those staying in the campsite. Alternatively, it is £10 for post 5pm admission for an hour of theme park and zoo then the concert – book on the Flamingo Land website.
Children’s Live Character Events
Come and see your favourite characters, for no additional cost:
Ben & Holly – 26th May
Peppa Pig & George – 6th June
Catboy & Owlette from PJ Masks – Super Hero Day – 21st July
The Gruffalo – 11th August
Enjoy a tot’s party celebration that includes singing, dancing and face-painting.
Thrilling Theme Park
If you are looking for white knuckle thrills, there is a sensational collection of 8 extreme rides, including the latest roller coaster Hero that puts visitors in a superhero flying position before swooping them around a track. There is also the Guinness World Record Breaking Mumbo Jumbo, with the steepest drop (2009).
In addition there is a great choice of junior and family rides. All the attractions in Dino-Stone Park have a dinosaur theme. Soar 45 metres into the air on the Pterodactyl swing, spin on the family coaster Twistosaurus and pedal on Cyclosaur. See animatronic dinosaurs, life-size Dino skeletons and search for dinosaur bones in the Dino Dig sand.
Be amazed at our daily Pirates of Zanzibar outdoor show on the Black Heart galleon ship, with singing, dancing, special effects and acrobatics!
Award Winning Zoo
Flamingo Land is one of the UK’s most visited zoos (Source: Visit England). With 140 species of reptiles, mammals and birds, you can enjoy an amazing view of the animal kingdom. A variety of Keeper Talks and a sea lion and bird show are included within your admission. For unrestricted views, meander through the lemur, wallaby and rainbow lorikeet walkways. You can book yourself into a choice of Animal Experiences in advance to enjoy during your visit.
Short Breaks and a Campsite
Flamingo Land is an ideal base for a short break or longer holiday, located at the edge of the North York Moors National Park. The Flamingo Land Holiday Village is situated right next to the theme park, and offers luxury accommodation from holiday homes to premium lodges. And for guests who want to be at the heart of the action, 4 self-catering cottages are available. Featuring 2 and 3 bedroom options with hot tubs, you will find these Riverside Cottages conveniently located alongside Riverside One. There is also the premium venue, The Gate House, available for hire, which is within the local village Kirby Misperton.
Alternatively, you can bring your own touring caravan, motorhome or tent, or buy your own holiday home. Staying guests have exclusive use of the swimming pool with flume slides and water jets, plus newly refurbished leisure facilities including a gym, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room and cafe. There is also a 9 hole golf course. The Club is a premium entertainment venue for Holiday Village guests.
The Mansion House
The Mansion House & Tea Rooms was renovated a couple of years ago and allows guests to step back in time and enjoy traditional English refreshments, lovingly served in elegant surroundings. Evening dining is also available on selected dates for non-residents and resort guests and is also available to hire for parties and corporate events.
Flamingo Land have been granted a licence for civil wedding ceremonies in the Mansion House, which is also situated adjacent to the local village church. A wedding could also incorporate animal interaction, such as a lemur experience or being married on the wooden decking located within the zoo. Christenings and private parties are also welcome.
For more information visit flamingoland.co.uk or call 0800 40 888 40
