About Blackgang Chine

Discover adventure, imagination and cliff-top thrills at Blackgang Chine, the UK’s oldest theme park and one of the Isle of Wight’s most magical family days out. Set high above the coast, this unique attraction blends themed lands, interactive experiences, exciting rides and spectacular seasonal events, creating a full day out for families with children of all ages. 

From prehistoric dinosaurs and pirates to fairy tales and the Wild West, Blackgang Chine offers a world of storytelling, play and adventure, with new attractions and experiences continuing to evolve each season.

Blackgang Chine offers a unique 7 day free return with every standard ticket, meaning you pay for a day, and can play for a week! 

Rides & Attractions at Blackgang Chine

Rides are a major highlight of the park, offering everything from first-time family adventures to high-energy thrills.

Thrill & Family Rides include:

• The Jolly Robin – a ghostly swinging pirate ship ride bringing new thrills to Pirate Cove. 
• Extinction – a powerful 360° cliff-edge pendulum swing rising high above the landscape for a truly exhilarating ride. 
• Shipwrecked – a magic carpet family fun ride that takes explores above the high seas. 
• Evolution – a dramatic drop tower experience with breathtaking coastal views before a heart-racing descent. 
• Waterforce – the Isle of Wight’s biggest and only water slide attraction, perfect for splash-filled family fun. 
• Pirate Barrels – spin into action on this classic family favourite. 
• Snakes & Ladders – a giant interactive climbing and sliding adventure.
• Blackgang Beach – a playful sensory beach experience where children can “walk on water” and explore a fun without getting wet!

Together, these rides make Blackgang Chine the Isle of Wight’s most varied family theme park, combining gentle attractions for younger visitors with memorable thrills for older children.

Themed Lands to Explore

Beyond the rides, the park’s imaginative themed worlds create hours of exploration and play:

• Restricted Area 5 – home to life-size moving dinosaurs in a Jurassic-style setting
• Cowboy Town – a lively Wild West frontier town
• Pirate Cove – ships, play zones and high-seas adventures
• Fairyland – magical castles, houses and winding pathways
• Underwater Kingdom – a colourful ocean-themed discovery trail

These immersive lands combine storytelling, animatronics and interactive play, making the park ideal for imaginative younger visitors. 

Events at Blackgang Chine

Blackgang Chine hosts a packed calendar of themed family events throughout the season, transforming the park into a new adventure each time you visit.

Expect highlights such as:

• Wild West Week at Whitsun with live Cowboy shows and interactive entertainment throughout the day
• Summer Fest! The Isle of Wight’s BIGGEST family party with live DJ, mega foam party, and firework finale every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays
• October half terms sees the park take a magical transformation for Halloween fun

Events are included in park admission and are a major draw for returning visitors each year. 

Food & Facilities

Guests can refuel at a range of cafés, kiosks and themed outlets offering meals, snacks and treats throughout the park, ensuring visitors can stay energised for a full day of exploring.