Pleasurewood Hills Views of the past : Unofficial Pleasurewood Hills Guide

Park Entrance 1995

This was the view that greeted visitors as they made their way from the car park to the entrance in 1995.

Pleasurewood Courtesy Bus

This photos shows the courtesy bus which took visitors to their "Biggest day out - ever"

Crinkley Bottom TV

"CBTV" launched in 1995 taking over the Castle Theatre. Mr Blobby, the gunge tank and Steve Ace on stage.

The Space Rotor

Joining the park in the same year as The Pirate Ship (1985), the Space Rotor was one of the first big thrill rides to join the park.

Carousel

The Carousel was added to the line up of attractions at Pleasurewood Hills in 1985.

Rattlesnake

Having recently been rethemed from "The Ladybird" this shot shows the early paint job used on the Rattlesnake rollercoaster.

1985 at Pleasurewood Hills

A number of rides can be seen in this shot taken in 1985. The Fantasy boat ride, Veteran Cars and Troika.

1988 Railway

Check out how the Pleasurewood Hills railway looked in 1988.

1988 Railway

Check out how the Pleasurewood Hills railway looked in 1988.

1988 Railway

Check out how the Pleasurewood Hills railway looked in 1988.

1988 Main Street

Main Street has changed a lot in recent years as you can see from this shot.

1988 Main Street

Main Street has changed a lot in recent years as you can see from this shot.

1988 Main Street

Main Street has changed a lot in recent years as you can see from this shot.

1988 Castle

In 1988 the "Castle Theatre" as it is known today was home to a Haunted Magic Show.

1988 Miniature Railway

Visitors still enjoy a trip through to woods on the Miniature Railway today.

Troika

Spinning, twisting and raising up to an angle of 40 degrees... Troika provided exciting family fun from 1985.

The Castle Theatre 1992

The Haunted Magic Castle became the Castle Theatre in this year with "Woody's Birthday Surprise Show".

The Land That Time Forgot

Now an unused area of the park, there was once a walk through dinousaur attraction adjacent to the Rattlesnake.

The Land That Time Forgot

Now an unused area of the park, there was once a walk through dinousaur attraction adjacent to the Rattlesnake.

The Magic Mouse

Joining the park in 2000, the Magic Mouse rollercoaster took the positon now occupied by Wipeout.

The Magic Mouse

Joining the park in 2000, the Magic Mouse rollercoaster took the positon now occupied by Wipeout.

The Magic Mouse

Joining the park in 2000, the Magic Mouse rollercoaster took the positon now occupied by Wipeout.

The Magic Mouse

Joining the park in 2000, the Magic Mouse rollercoaster took the positon now occupied by Wipeout.

The Magic Mouse

Joining the park in 2000, the Magic Mouse rollercoaster took the positon now occupied by Wipeout.

The Magic Mouse

Joining the park in 2000, the Magic Mouse rollercoaster took the positon now occupied by Wipeout.

Mega Drop

Occupying the position currently held by Thunderstruck, visiters were hoisted to the top and then dropped to the ground.

Waltzer

New in 1997 taking the place of the playground in the "Fun Fort" area of the park before moving to the space now occupied by Thunderstruck.

Waltzer 2

New in 1997 taking the place of the playground in the "Fun Fort" area of the park before moving to the space now occupied by Thunderstruck.

Astroglide

Occupied the position now taken by Enigma, leaving the park in 1994.

Astroglide 2

Occupied the position now taken by Enigma, leaving the park in 1994.

Cine 180

Cine 180 visitors stood in the middle of the room as a short film played out all around them.

Death Slide

Dangling their legs over the top of the near vertical drop, brave visitors would launch themselves down the slide one at a time.

Pedal Boats

Putting the lake to good use in the 80's and early 90's pedal boats were provided for visitors to use.

Pirate Boat

Swinging back and forth since 1985, the ride is still in its same position since it arrived.

Pirate Boat 2

Swinging back and forth since 1985, the ride is still in its same position since it arrived.

Sealion Aquatheatre

Arriving in 1987 and still pulling in the crowds, the Sealion Aquatheatre is shown here.

Sealion Aquatheatre 2

Arriving in 1987 and still pulling in the crowds, the Sealion Aquatheatre is shown here.

Veteran Cars

Spruced up in recent years, the Veteran Cars have been entertaining the little ones since 1984!

Veteran Cars

Spruced up in recent years, the Veteran Cars have been entertaining the little ones since 1984!

Veteran Cars

Spruced up in recent years, the Veteran Cars have been entertaining the little ones since 1984!

Waveswinger

A huge, attractively decorated Waveswinger ride which arrived at Pleasurewood Hills in 1988.

Kiddies Ride

Little people have always been catered for at Pleasurewood Hills, as this childrens spinning ride from the 1990's shows.

Cannonball Express Logo

The Cannonball Express evolved into Enigma in recent years. This was the sign at the opening to the queue lane.