Woodlands Family Theme Park — Attraction in South Hams

Omg we absolutely loved this place never been before and found a flyer at the lodge we stayed at cost us £64 for 4 of us but that was 1 adult 2 over 12 and 1 disabled which was £14 I think we booked the day before so had 30% off without any discounts I think it would have been £80 anyways I was very happy with the prices and would have paid more, there is so much to do here that you would need 2 days everything inside is included apart from crazy golf which isn't needed as there is loads to do, lots of places for a picnic and plenty of toilets scattered around the site, only downfall not very good for wheelchairs as there is an awful lot of hills and steep climbs my kids ages 11 and 13 absolutely loved it we sent the whole day there literally, the queues for the water slides were about 25mins wait each time but well worth it there was 3 different waterslides , there is pirate ship and another outdoor ride with mini pirate ship for small humans, there is some very steep slides also a tobaggan ride that everyone can go on , there is slides with water sprinklers over head, there is a arrange of animals from horses to meerkats , my favourite was the bird of prey show with plenty of birds to view too. There is a cabin full of nocturnal animals bats , rats , owls there's a reptile cabin, furry friends cabin, indoor ball range to shoot one another ta Tully. Built in bounce pillar outside and there is the biggest ever I've seen indoor play area with a theme park ride inside also ball.pits slides army course. There's is plenty more to name so definatley worth a visit . The price is unbeatable and no hidden charges which makes it even better we ran out of time before being able to go on peddalows and boats but we will be returning next time we're down that way, animal food can be collected from entrance which is £1 so a family of 4 can have a really good day out for say £80 opens at 9.30 closes at 6pm so it is a while day experience just remember a picnic and a change of clothes for the water rides. It's one of the best days out we've had for such a small price if your visiting you can always upgrade your ticket for a 7 days pass just have to pay full price which is roughly £24 idea if your staying local. Dogs can not enter the theme park but there are kennels on arrival for £15 which is returned once you collect your pet another perfect solution it literally has everything you need for a fun day out just don't forget dogs bed bowls and food. You won't be...

A Disappointing Visit to Woodlands Family Theme Park

We recently visited Woodlands Family Theme Park at the end of the off-season in May, and unfortunately, it was an experience we won’t forget — but for all the wrong reasons. The park was eerily quiet, to the point of feeling like the beginning of a horror movie. At one point, we didn’t see another person for around 30 minutes, which was both unsettling and surreal. We understood that it was off-season, so a lower number of visitors was expected. However, what we didn’t anticipate was the state of the park itself.

Maintenance and Cleanliness Issues The park felt run-down, with many attractions looking neglected. Rusted rides, grimy surfaces, and a general sense of decay were everywhere. The worst example was an arcade game with an elephant head that shot water at a target. The water in the machine was thick, green, and sludgy — clearly stagnant for a long time. Such poor hygiene is simply unacceptable.

Food Service and Quality The dining experience was even more disappointing. With all the smaller food outlets closed, we had to trek all the way back to the main restaurant at the front of the park. The soft play area there, which initially seemed promising, was poorly maintained. The downstairs section was in complete darkness, which is far from safe for children. Everything felt sticky and unclean.

We ordered two jacket potatoes (the last ones available at 12:00 PM!), a burger and chips, a kids' chicken nuggets meal, four doughnuts, and four drinks. The doughnuts were stale — more like biscuits than anything edible. When we reported this, the staff seemed surprised but made no effort to remove the rest of the stale doughnuts from sale. The slushy drinks we ordered were also disappointing — the large size was more like a small, which felt like a rip-off.

Staff Attitude and Service The staff appeared disinterested, and the overall atmosphere was one of resignation rather than hospitality. It felt like they were simply counting down the hours until closing.

Overall Impression This park looks and feels like it has been stuck in time for the last 15 years, with no meaningful investment or maintenance. One of our party who had visited 15 years ago mentioned that it looked exactly the same, just with more rust and grime. Given our experience, I cannot recommend Woodlands Family Theme Park to anyone looking for a fun family day out. It needs a serious overhaul to become a place worth...

When we first went in we went to straight to soft play as it was raining .we arrived around 9:30 so everything would of been open right ? Wrong . We waited around 9:35 to get into soft play whats not bad but what is , is when kids in my family went to play they didn’t let them in because they “could not find the lights “ . Something they do everyday . So we waited ages then got told that the rides open at 10:00 am . So we waited ages but then they said we could go on the rides , we went on the drop tower in soft play as the main bit was not open yet . It did not open until about 10:20 .

The play areas look abandoned at some points and the whole area looks like someone thrown loads of ideas but just mushed them around . The tractor ride definitely needs an update . It took ages to get on , although the staff member was the only one smiling. . My child’s idea what I think might be good but doesn’t make that much sense, if that the theme park got frozen in time and the animals are trying to get to the homes , but the pirates are trying to take over 😂.The place does definitely need an update .

The water slides you definitely get VERY WET. We waited ages for some of them just to get soaked . The staff except for one were not very good and honestly made the experience not good . They weren’t smiling , did not talk and made one of my kids have to pay for a drink even know she just wanted a twix.

There are a few outdoor drop slide what I personally think need an staff or atleast cctv. Because it is very dangerous if you did not read the instructions as it is under six , but I saw some 3 year going down it and getting a lot of friction burns . There was also a blue one in the ninja area what was very bad . Instead of sliding you just fall . You are supposed to have a mat but when someone did not care about the rule they did it perfectly fine . It was around an 8 foot drop and no staff in sight if someone got hurt .

Overall , it was a quite good experience if you like slides , if not maybe not as much . In some place it definitely needs an upgrade and way...