Flamingo Land Camping

Finlay by the Dragon Coaster

Half term holiday for the kids and a last chance to set off in the van before the poor weather! We arrived on Friday night, in the dark. Once in the camping ground we drove near to a water tap to fill our water tank, only to get stuck in a bog. I filled up the tank, but we couldn't move. Andrea wasn't too happy, but we were sort of on a camping pitch.

Frog Hopper - Say No More!

Saturday dawned, and the weather looked hopeful, some cloud but blue sky and sunshine. We soon got help to drag the van out of the mud and parked on hard standing.

We spent the day in the Theme Park, both Jack and Finlay enjoyed the smaller Roller Coasters - Dragon Coaster and Runaway Train

The Cycle Monorail

 Finlay found the swinging boat something he really liked, it was the biggest ride he was allowed to ride on, and he enjoyed the 'danger'!

Jack was initially a bit worried about the rides he can now go on, but managed to go on the Wild Mouse. Once he got a little more confident he soon graduated to the Corkscrew and then went on Mumbo Jumbo.

Andrea and me enjoyed the Kumali roller coaster, leaving the kids like a couple of orphans while we queued!

When the park quietened down we went up to the Coach House for a drink. The kids loved the Pirate ship and the Tree house play area.

Up close and scary.

On Sunday we spent more time at the Zoo, the Tiger area is pretty good for watching the tigers strut around showing off.

We ended up getting wet through on the Lost River Ride.Had a pizza for tea and then spent a couple of hours in the arcade playing on the 2p shove machines.

Finlay - Look no hands.

Monday morning and we had a last look around, everyone went on the rides they enjoyed best. After lunch we set off home, stopping at Eden Camp on the way, Andrea and me enjoyed it but the kids were't interested and got board.

This will probably be the last time we go camping this year. Cleaned up the van when we got home and put the cover over it to keep the muck and weather off it.