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European Theme and Adventure Parks
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between 1945 and 1989, including
monuments of ‘Hungarian-Soviet
Friendship’ and ‘Liberation’,
as well as statues of famous
personalities from the labour
movement, soldiers of the Red
Army and other gigantic pieces:
Italy
Rimini
Italia en Miniatura **
T0541/732004
www.italiaenminiatura.com
The Italian historical,
architectural and cultural
heritage theme park, which
has blended fun and education
since 1970. Only here you can
experience the excitement
of “travelling” and learning
while walking around the 272
perfect scale reproductions of
architectural marvels of the “Bel
Paese” (the beautiful country).
Spain
Benidorm
Terra Mitica
Tel 00 34 902 02 02 20
www.terramiticapark.com
Divided into zones representing
Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia and
Mediterranean islands. Top rides
include the Magnus Colossus,
claimed to be Europe's longest
wooden rollercoaster, and the
Flight of the Phoenix – a 170foot
free-fall drop. The Atalaya
Adventure Park is new, with rope
bridges and zip lines.
Costa Dorada
PortAventura
Tel 0800 966540
www.portaventura.co.uk
Five beautifully themed lands
recreating Mayan Mexico, the
Wild West, Polynesia, China and
elements of the Mediterranean,
and some top-notch rides such
as the eight-loop roller coaster
Dragon Khan. Also one of the best
water parks - Caribe Aquatic
Park. It boasts a wave pool, lazy
river, and water slides.
Tenerife
Loro Parque/ Siam Park
Playa de las Americas
www.tenerifewaterpark.com
At Loro Parque, enjoy a wealth
of animals, birds and marine
mammals at this one of a kind
nature paradise and check out the
world’s biggest Penguinarium.
At Siam Park spend a day riding,
sliding and soaking on the state
of the art flumes including The
Tower of Power which shoots
you through sharks and the Thai
beach, with the world’s biggest
wave pool.
Sweden
GÖTEBORG
Liseberg AB
Tel: +46 31-400 100 (vxl)
E-mail: kaninen@liseberg.se
35 rides and attractions. New
rides this year is Hanghai and
Rabalder. Liseberg has a long,
flourishing history of beautiful
gardens The latest is Lustgård, a
new park area where spectacular
plants, waterfalls and artworks
are interspersed with a dramatic
landscape. Liseberg also has an
exciting sculpture park.
Switzerland
Melide – Lugano
Swissminiatur**
Tel:+ 41 91 640 1060
www.swissminiatur.ch
Visit Switzerland in just one
hour! Open-air miniature park at
the shore of Lake Lugano. More
than 120 models at scale 1:25.
A 3,560m long railway with 18
trains. Self-service restaurant.
Playground for children. Car and
bus park available.
Turkey
Istanbul
Miniaturk **
T+90 (0) 212 222 28 82
www.miniaturk.com
The park contains 105 models
in 1/25th scale. of Istanbul,
Anatolia, and the Ottoman
territories that today lie outside
of Turkey. Also featured are
historic structures like the
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and
the Mausoleum of Maussollos at
Halicarnassus (now Bodrum).
UK
Bucks
Bekonscot Model Village **
Beaconsfield
T+44 (0) 1494 672919
www.beconscot.com
Rural England 1930’s in miniature.
The oldest model village in the
world. Six charming villages.
Dorset
SANDWORLD
International Sand Sculpture
Park
Lodmoor Country Park,
Weymouth
Opening April 2011 until the end
of October 2011. Reopening over
the School Christmas Holidays and
will exhibit fantastic sculptures
up to 5 metres in height made
entirely of sand and water.
Visitors will be able to get close
to the exhibits and try their hand
at the art form themselves.
Kingston upon Thames
Chessington World of
Adventures
T0871 282 5105
www.chessington.com
With exciting rides and roller
coasters, amazing animals and
a SEA LIFE Centre, Chessington
really is Britain’s wildest
adventure! discover the ancient
ruins of Wild Asia, a new and
mythical land where families can
** Members of IAMP – International
Association of Miniature Parks
Email info@miniaturparks.org
take on the KOBRA, an awesome
new spinning disc ride!
Pembrokeshire
Wiltshire
Longleat
BA12 7NW
Oakwood Theme Park
Tel: 01834 861889
Email: info@
oakwoodthemepark.co.uk
Set in 80 acres of spectacular
Pembrokeshire countryside The
park is home to the Big Four rides;
including Megafobia a wooden
coaster which has been voted the
best ride in the UK and the 3rd
best ride in the world by coaster
enthusiasts from the Roller
Coaster Club of Great Britain.
Tel: Groups 01985 844328
Email: groups@longleat.co.uk
www.longleat.co.uk
Discover the magnificent animals
within the Safari Park, set sail
on the Safari Boats for a sea
lion escorted cruise, get lost in
the Longleat Hedge Maze, meet
some furry and feathery friends
in Pets Corner before discovering
the treasures and heirlooms of
Longleat House (and more)!
VIP Winter Tours This package
is only available Nov – March.
Staffordshire
Escorted tour of the House
including the corridors, cupboards
Alton Tower
Tel 0871 222 6944
Terrific rides, amazing live shows,
and weird and wonderful costume
characters. Guests of all ages
will enjoy fun-packed activities
- scream, let off steam, ride and
slide. New 2010 Thirteen the
and bedrooms not normally open
to the public. Includes visit to
Lord Bath’s private apartments
to view some of his famous and
fabulous murals. Ideal for those
looking for something a bit
special to do when everywhere
else is closed!
ultimate rollercoaster
Surrey
Windsor
Legoland
Thorpe Park
www.thorpepark.com
Tel 0871 663 4466
23 rides. Unleash the dare
devil within and take on the
loops, spins, vertical drops and
SL4 4AY.
For Group Bookings, please
contact us:
Tel: 0871 4232 270
Email: Enquiries@
merlinentertainments.biz
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SWITZERLAND IN ONE HOUR!
Open daily from March 13th to November 14th, 2010
For evening openings please visit our website
Lugano - Melide
Tel: +41(0)91.640.10.60
www.swissminiatur.ch
info@swissminiatur.ch
Switzerland in one hour!
Open daily from mid March to end October.
For evening openings please visit our website.
Lugano-Melide - Tel: +41(0)91.640.10.60
www.swissminiatur.ch - info@swissminiatur.ch
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