Theme parks · South Wales
Oakwood Theme Park
Oakwood Theme Park — amusement park in Wales.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- School holidays (Apr–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Oakwood Park Station · 0.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Oakwood Theme Park is a theme or amusement park in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1987. Wikidata describes it as: "amusement park in Wales". Coordinates: 51.7794°, -4.8048°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Oakwood Theme Park (formerly Oakwood Leisure Park, Oakwood Coaster Country and Oakwood Park) was an amusement park located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Oakwood Theme Park opened on 14 April 1987 as a small family-owned park with minimal attractions. The park later began to incorporate larger thrill rides, including Megafobia, which has been praised by coaster enthusiasts, Vertigo, Drenched (originally Hydro), and Speed: No Limits, which opened as the steepest coaster in the United Kingdom. On 4 March 2025, it was announced that the park would permanently cease operations after four decades, citing "challenges presented by the current business environment", and a decline in financial performance "making further investment unsustainable".
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Background
History
Until March 2008, Oakwood Leisure Ltd. was owned and developed by the McNamara family, Pembrokeshire farmland owners who diversified into the leisure industry in 1987 after the introduction of milk quotas. The park took twelve months to research. A gauge narrow-gauge railway opened at the park in 1987, providing a transport link between the amusement park and the car park. The park also included BMX courses, a wooden play fort, a 3D cinema show, and go-karts. Following an increase in visitor numbers after the installation of the Snake River Falls water slide in 1994, management decided to pursue the development of the park into a more thrilling park. In 1996, the park installed a wooden…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7794, -4.8048
- District
- Pembrokeshire
- Parish
- Martletwy
- Postcode
- SA67 8AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid and South Pembrokeshire
- Established
- 1987
- Nearest railway station
- Oakwood Park Station — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3347870 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Oakwood Theme Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Oakwoodpark.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oakwood Theme Park?
- Oakwood Theme Park is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA67 8AD), in the parish of Martletwy.
- When was Oakwood Theme Park built?
- Built or established in 1987.
- Who owns Oakwood Theme Park?
- Oakwood Theme Park is owned by Aspro Parks.
- Does Oakwood Theme Park charge admission?
- Oakwood Theme Park typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Oakwood Theme Park?
- The nearest railway station is Oakwood Park Station, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA67 8AD.
- Is Oakwood Theme Park suitable for children?
- Yes — Oakwood Theme Park is a family attraction designed for children. Most rides and attractions are aimed at the under-12 age band.