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Blackgang Chine

Isle of Wight

Booking Blackgang Chine

  • Thrilling clifftop rides such as Extinction and Evolution with coastal views.
  • Themed areas including Pirate Cove, Cowboy Town and a moving dinosaur trail, perfect for younger children.
  • Unique walkthrough attractions like the Sloped House and the Dodo Trail bring a nostalgic charm you won’t find at big-brand theme parks.
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The UK’s oldest amusement park, located on the Isle of Wight’s southern cliffs, with themed rides and coastal views.

Times

Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00 during the main season (March to November). View all available times here

Attraction Duration

Full day

Age Range

Fun for all ages

Attraction Overview

Blackgang Chine opened in 1843 and has developed over the years into a theme park focused on creativity and imagination. Set across the Isle of Wight’s southern cliffs, the park is divided into themed areas such as the Restricted Area 5 filled with moving dinosaurs and animatronics and Pirate Cove. Each area includes walk-through sets, rides, and interactive features designed for younger children and families.

The layout of the park changes over time due to coastal erosion, so returning visitors may find new paths or relocated features. Key rides include the Extinction pendulum ride and Evolution drop tower, both offering views over the Channel.

Be sure to explore...

  • The Extinction ride, which swings you out over the clifftop.
  • Cowboy Town, complete with staged showdowns and western-themed sets.
  • Pirate Cove, where you can aim water cannons and board the animated ghost ship.
  • The walk-through dinosaur trail, complete with sound and movement.

How to get here

The park is located off the A3055 on the southern edge of the Isle of Wight, near the village of Chale. Follow signs for Blackgang Chine from Newport or Ventnor. The entrance sits just past the clifftop car park, marked clearly with the park’s signage and themed figures.

Get here by Public Transport

Southern Vectis Route 6 runs regularly from Newport, Ryde and Sandown. Get off at the Blackgang Chine stop and follow the short, signed path from the road to the entrance.