Applications open to anyone under the age of 16.   Wales’ biggest theme park, Oakwood, has launched a Wales-wide campaign to find three young theme-park-lovers to become its very own ‘Directors of Fun.’  

We’ve been taking a roller coaster of a ride down memory lane and here’s a few of the photos you’ve shared with us:         

Planning a family holiday in the UK but unsure where to go? Here are eight reasons why we think South Wales should be at the top of your list!  

  South Wales is one of the best places to visit in the UK, whether you’re coming as part of a family holiday or just coming to unwind after a tough week in the office.

Here at Oakwood, we believe there is nothing more exciting and exhilarating than taking a ride on a rollercoaster – whether it’s the twists and turns of Speed or the white-knuckle thrills of Megafobia.

    US COASTER FANATIC’S MISSION TO RIDE MEGAFOBIA One of America’s most enthusiastic wooden rollercoaster fans has travelled across the Atlantic to ride Megafobia at Oakwood Theme Park. Originally from Washington, teacher Rob Thornley’s hobby is travelling the world to ride iconic wooden rollercoasters. Megafobia – which celebrates its 20th birthday this year – is … Continued

 OAKWOOD ARE OVERRUN WITH POKÉMON Oakwood Theme Park has unexpectedly become home to a host of bizarre new Pokémon Go characters. Staff at Pembrokeshire attraction noticed a marked increase in visitors using their smartphones in and around the park. They enlisted the expertise of some of the younger members of the team who confirmed the … Continued

THEME PARK BRINGS BOUNCE BACK TO THE BEACH Oakwood Theme Park is set to operate bouncy castles on Tenby beaches throughout the summer. The Narberth attraction is once again running two bouncy castles; one on North Beach and another on South Beach. The inflatable castles, which have been supplied by a Welsh company, are themed … Continued

THEME PARK HAILS HIGH FLYING WALES CAPTAIN Staff at Oakwood Theme Park are confident Wales’ rollercoaster ride at Euro 2016 is nowhere near finished. Football-mad workers at the Pembrokeshire visitor attraction believe the high-flying Dragons could go all the way and will be cheering Captain Ashley Williams and the rest of the team to victory … Continued

ROLLERCOASTER RIDE RECREATED IN WILLOW A team of artists has recreated Oakwood Theme Park’s iconic wooden rollercoaster ride Megafobia in willow. The ride, which has been voted the third best coaster in the world, celebrates its 20th birthday this year. Bosses at the Pembrokeshire park commissioned a team of local artists to construct their own … Continued