Fantasy Island (British amusement park)

Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island in 2020
Location	Lincolnshire, Ingoldmells, United Kingdom
Coordinates	53°11′31″N0°20′49″E / 53.192°N 0.347°E / 53.192; 0.347
Status	Operating
Opened	1995 (1995)
Owner	Mellors Group
Website	www.fantasyislandresort.co.uk

Fantasy Island is a resort theme park located in Ingoldmells on the east coast of Lincolnshire.

Fantasy Island first opened in 1995. ^{[1] [2]} On 11 April 2004, a fatal bus crash killed five pedestrians and injured six more outside the resort entrance. ^[3] The park went into administration in 2014 and was purchased by the Mellors Group for an undisclosed sum in 2016. ^[2] It officially reopened on 12 April 2021, announcing several new attractions for the 2021 season. ^[4] The three main rides added by the Mellors Group were called Starflyer, Magic, and Firebowl. ^[5] In September 2023, a ride known as the Volcano was evacuated due to a technical malfunction. ^{[6] [7]}

In 2024, the website Outdoor Toys listed Fantasy Island among the top 10 theme parks for children in the United Kingdom. ^[8] The resort includes rides and what it claims to be "Europe's largest seven-day market". ^[2]

References

1. Griffin, Joe (13 September 2024). "Fantasy Island 'treasure trove' unearths old footage of theme park". Lincolnshire Live. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
2. "Fantasy Island: 'Exciting future' for theme park after buyout". BBC News. 7 March 2016. Archived from the original on 20 February 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
3. "Bus driver jailed for five deaths". BBC News. 9 November 2005. Archived from the original on 26 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
4. White, Emily (25 February 2021). "Fantasy Island reveals 2021 reopening date and teases new attractions". Lincolnshire Live. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
5. Nanrah, Gurjeet (14 March 2021). "The changes that have taken place at Fantasy Island under new owners". Lincolnshire Live. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
6. "Fantasy Island Ingoldmells: Volcano riders evacuated after fault". BBC News . 5 September 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
7. "Fantasy Island Ingoldmells: Mum's concern over ride incident". BBC News . 6 September 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
8. "Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells in UK's Top 10 best theme parks for kids in UK". LincolnshireWorld. 3 September 2024. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2025.