Location, Location, Location: Tillers Holiday Cottage, North Yorkshire - Flamingo Land (approximately 20 mins).

We first visited Tillers Holiday Cottage in 2019 and one of the many reasons for choosing the cottage was the great location for a variety of days out. With two young children, Flamingo Land was their choice, it is situated 20 minutes drive from Tillers Cottage so arriving for the opening time and not needing to beat the traffic at closing time was a huge advantage in exploring all the park has to offer – oh, add maximising ride time!

Flamingo Land - something for the whole family.

For younger children there are daily shows and a good variety of animals in the zoo for all the family when parents need a break from the adrenalin rush of the rides.

As with us, I’m guessing most people visit Flamingo land for the rides, which simply put are excellent. A great range of family rides, children’s rides and thrill rides for everyone to have their level of exhilaration met – or indeed pushed to the limit.

'Lost River Ride' - soaked, but loved every second.

Our favourite family ride was the “Lost River Ride”. This took us on slow winding path through some of the animal enclosures so we could see the animals close up while enjoying some down time, what we didn’t quite account for is the extent of the log flume finish. We were soaked, but to the amusement of our children. Fortunately it was a hot day and there are some facilities at the end to help dry your self. I would advise being slightly more prepared then we were though for the finish!

'Velocity', 'Pterodactyl' and 'Kumali' - for the thrill seeker.

It’s worth me mentioning a few thrill rides. Firstly, “Velocity”. The fastest acceleration ride out there, 0-60mph in 2.8 seconds. A ride all the family enjoyed, from my youngest (10) up to grandparents (70). There’s no loops, just pure speed.

Secondly, “Pterodactyl”, there was no way I personally was going on this one. A spinning ride which climbs up to approximately 150 feet. Thankfully my partner and brother in law stepped in. Apparently the views were fantastic and I really should have joined the queue – maybe next time……

Finally, “Kumali”, this ride is the stand out ride, the main event. It’s the typical rollercoaster ride with a steep incline to begin then quick drops, loops and sharp bends to lose your orientation and meet yourself on the way back around.

There were new rides being built in 2019, which may well be open when you visit.

Flamingo Land memories, back to Tillers Holiday Cottage, North Yorkshire.

We really had a memory filled day at Flamingo Land and would highly recommend. We were able to have a couple of extra rides on the way out as we could stay until the last minute, while others dashed back to the car for the long drive home.

Enjoy your visit!

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