WELSHMAN RETURNS HOME TO FULFIL DREAM OF RUNNING THEME PARK A Carmarthenshire man has returned to Wales to take on his dream role in charge of Oakwood Theme Park. Originally from Ammanford, Phil Verbinnen attended Amman Valley School before joining Ross on Wye-based PGL – Europe’s largest provider of children’s residential activity holidays. Prior to … Continued
THEME PARK SPONSORS SANTA CLAUS SUITS FOR FUN RUN Oakwood Theme Park is once again providing hundreds of Santa Claus suits for the annual Tenby Santa Run which takes place on Sunday, December 13th. This is the third year the Narberth attraction has co-sponsored the charity run alongside Sign Speed and they are hoping it … Continued
ROLLERCOASTER FAN GETS TATTOO OF FAVOURITE RIDE A Welsh theme park fanatic has had his favourite rollercoaster ride tattooed on his arm. Mark Lewis, who lives in Ebbw Vale, has had a tattoo of Oakwood Theme Park’s iconic wooden rollercoaster Megafobia to celebrate his long association with the ride. The 45-year-old, who works at Llanarth … Continued
COASTER FANATICS ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO OAKWOOD More than 100 of the UK’s most fanatical roller coaster fans enjoyed their annual pilgrimage to Oakwood Theme Park earlier this month Members of the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain visited the Pembrokeshire attraction for the 27th year as part of a special weekend of thrills including special … Continued
OAKWOOD THEME PARK TO ACCEPT E-VOUCHERS Oakwood Theme Park has announced it is now able to accept electronic vouchers in addition to the old-style paper ones. The new initiative is aimed at making life easier for visitors who, up until now, have had to wait up to five days for vouchers to arrive in the … Continued
AMERICAN COASTER FANS ENJOY DAY OUT AT OAKWOOD THEME PARK More than 170 US rollercoaster fanatics enjoyed a day out at Oakwood Theme Park this week. The group, American Coaster Enthusiasts, includes members from 32 of America’s 50 states as well as thrillseekers from Canada and Germany. The visit to Oakwood is part of an … Continued
NEW SHOOTING GALLERY OPENS AT THEME PARK Oakwood Theme Park has unveiled a new indoor air pistol and rifle range. The new feature has been set up by Carmarthen-based GoSport and was inspired by the growing popularity of the sport; both in the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games. It is based in the Narberth attraction’s … Continued
THEME PARK ANNOUNCES SPECIAL TODDLER TICKET Oakwood Theme Park is offering a special ‘Toddlers Ticket’ for parents with young children. The joint ticket allows one adult and a toddler under the age of four in to the Pembrokeshire attraction for just £20. The new ticket is available at the gate, is only valid for weekdays … Continued
WICKED FUN’S GUARANTEED WITH NEW CHOCOLATE BAR A chocolate bar that includes free children’s entry to five of Pembrokeshire’s top attractions has been launched in time for the summer holidays. The new caramel fudge brownie bar is the brainchild of the Wickedly Welsh Chocolate Company, which is based in Haverfordwest. Dubbed the ‘Pembrokeshire Pass’ the … Continued
THEME PARK OFFERS 6,000 FREE KIDS’ TICKETS TO RUNNERS Oakwood Theme Park is offering 6,000 free kids’ tickets to people taking part in the forthcoming Long Course Weekend event in Tenby. The Narberth attraction is the official sponsor for the Wales Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, July 5th and includes a half marathon and … Continued