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Spectacular cliff top gardens, originally opened in 1843, now offer a wide range of the weird and wonderful, as well as exciting attractions for all the family. These include the Cliffhanger roller coaster, family boat slides, a full size cowboy town, a giant hedge maze and pirate adventure play!
You can now purchase a JOINT ticket to Blackgang Chine and Robin Hill! Plus UNLIMITED free return admission within 7 days!
New for 2012: Pirate Cove. Complete with two huge battling ships, a buccaneers' township and junior pirate training school, it's a must for all cabin boys and girls!
Opening Times and Special Events
2012 Opening Times: 30 March - 23 September 10am-5pm (until 6pm in summer holidays and later on Wednesday firework evenings). 24 September - 19 October Tuesdays, Wednedays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays 10am-4.30pm. 20 October - 4 November 10am-4.30pm.
Sunday 1st April - ST. STUPIDS' DAY!
Crazy fun and games to celebrate April Fool's Day! Our experienced team of entertainers will organise a selection of crazy games with surprises and Scorpion the magician will amaze you with two shows of magic and mystery! Park opens at 10am, activities & magic shows between 12noon - 4pm
Sunday 6th and Monday 7th May - May Day bank holiday weekend - BLACKGANG'S FAIRY FESTIVAL
Two days of magical fun for would-be fairies and their friends! Park opens at 10am, activities and entertainment from 11am - 4pm each day.
Sunday 3rd, Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th June - Summer half-term & Queen's Golden Jubilee - BLACKGANG'S PIRATES PARTY!
A special Piratical Party to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and to mark the opening of our new Pirate Cove Adventure Play attraction. The day is bound to go with a Yo-ho-ho!Park opens at 10am and closes at 6pm.
Sunday 17th June - FATHERS' DAY! DINOSAURS DISCOVERY DAY
Hands-on activities to discover the mysterious world of the dinosaurs! Activities organised by Dinosaur Expeditions Cooperative. Park opens at 10am, activities between 12 noon - 4pm.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS IN AUGUST - 1st/8th/15th/22nd/29th - BLACKGANG'S BIG NIGHT OUT!
A special piratical party evening with live entertainment and a spectacular musical firework display! Attractions open till late* live music * Treasure Hunt * Pirates' training school * magic shows* Refreshments, food & BBQ + loads more! Park opens at 10am and closes at 9.15pm.
AUTUMN HALF TERM - Tues & Thurs 23rd & 25th October and Tues & Thurs 30th October & 1st November - WITCHES & WIZARDS DAYS OUT!
4 days of magical fun for all would-be wizards & witches! Seasonal games and competitions including: Conkers* apple-bobbing* magic shows * face painting * ghost stories * fancy dress competitions*loads of prizes and give-aways! Park open from 10.30am and closes at 4.30pm, activities between 12noon & 4pm.
Special Offer
We have a special inclusive Day Return ticket which includes entry to Blackgang Chine.
From 30 March 2012 - 4 November 2012
Car +4: £57.00 Extra Adult: £11.25 Extra Child: £11.25
For groups up to four people book online, for groups bigger than four please call us: 0871 376 1000 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras).
Please check Blackgang Chine opening hours before booking.
News
Dog Is Dead 'Shot' on location music video released
Following their basement sessions success at Bestival this year, this indie pop band filmed a music video at Blackgang Chine to support their new single, Hands Down, coming out at the end of October. The storyline had the band members pretending to be park staff who return after work to enjoy the rides and attractions all to themselves!
The eleven hour video shoot, which was eventually completed at 1am has been turned into a fascinating four and a half minute music video which reflects the youthful enthusiasm of what is a very good song!
The young Nottingham five-piece Dog Is Dead exude the quiet self-assurance of a band confident their songs are very, very good indeed. They're not the only ones with faith in their abilities: they've been signed to Atlantic, and the label clearly views them as a future banker. So said The Guardian review in September 2011.
Take a look here...
This is not the first time that the eccentric fantasy of Blackgang Chine has caught the eye of music video directors. In April this year, pop band I Am Arrows also filmed their music video there following in the footsteps of earlier bands such as Level 42 and kids TV characters The Teletubbies.
Special Offer Terms & Conditions
All the above promotional offers are subject to our Promotional and standard terms & conditions. Fares are subject to availability and limited allocations per sailing. Valid for cars, motorised caravans and pick-up trucks / crew cabs up to 6m long and if over 2.24m in height must be declared at the time of booking. Not valid for light vans, flatbed pick-ups or minibuses. Travel must be completed by 0130 the following day. Time restrictions may apply on 1, 5-8, 13-15 April, 1 & 2 June and every Friday & Saturday 20 July-25 August. Excludes travel 21, 22 & 25 June and 6, 7 & 10 September. Valid from Portsmouth Gunwharf or Lymington. Passengers must check with individual attractions prior to travel as opening times, whilst correct at time of going to print, may be subject to change and supplements may apply for special events. Triplelink tickets are available on all Stagecoach services serving Portsmouth. All information correct at time of going to print (March 2012). We reserve the right to alter any of the information contained in this leaflet without notice. E&OE Please book online or call Wightlink reservations on 0871 376 1000 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras) to book your day trip to the Isle of Wight, and not the attraction direct. In the event that you purchase a ticket from us for, or to the extent your journey incorporates, travel on another mode of transport, such travel will be subject to the regulations and conditions of carriage of the carrier or carriers involved. Wightlink Limited shall issue any ticket issued for or used on such other transport as agents only for the carrier or carriers concerned. We cannot accept responsibility for the performance of other operators on services not provided by Wightlink.
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