Oakwood offers Pembrokeshire schools chance to be first on new ride

12 April, 2019

Press Release

Wales’ largest theme park, Oakwood, is giving one lucky primary school class the chance to win a trip to the park and try out its brand-new ride ‘Dizzy Disk’.

The family attraction, located in the heart of Pembrokeshire, has launched a competition inviting primary pupils from Pembrokeshire to bag themselves a thrilling trip for their entire class.

As well as spending a day at the park, the winning class will get to ride ‘Dizzy Disk’, and exciting new family ride which will see riders face outwards as they glide back and forth while simultaneously spinning in circles. Dizzy Disk is due to open in the next few weeks, and once open, joins Oakwood’s existing collection of rides and experiences

To enter, Oakwood is asking children in Pembrokeshire between the ages of six and eleven to share why their class deserves to win the treat of a trip to Oakwood.

Phil Verbinnen, Director at Oakwood Theme Park said “We’re excited for the Pembrokeshire community to come and enjoy our park and try out our thrilling new offerings for 2019. Dizzy Disk in particular is a ride that we are sure will be popular with all the family and we can’t wait to unveil it!

“Oakwood has been a special place for many generations of Pembrokeshire children and we’re looking forward to welcoming the lucky winners of this competition to the park”.

Opening its doors over thirty years ago, Oakwood is home to a variety of attractions and themed areas suitable for the whole family to enjoy. The park is home to four large thrill rides, including world-famous Megafobia which has been voted the UK’s number one wooden rollercoaster, as well as several fairground rides and child friendly rollercoasters.

In addition to new ride ‘Dizzy Disk’, guest favourite Bounce will also be reopening in the summer following a full refurbishment, taking the thrill ride total up to five for Oakwood.

Applications for the competition are now open. To apply, please email your name, age, address, school name and up to 100 words on why you think your class should win to: GuestServices@OakwoodThemePark.co.uk

Applications will close on Monday 29th April.

For more information please visit: www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk

For more information contact Anthea Crowe at Working Word on 02920 455182 or email anthea.crowe@workingword.co.uk

Notes to editors:

About Oakwood Theme Park

Established in 1987, Oakwood Theme Park is Wales’ biggest theme park with a range of rides, both big and small, and themed attractions catering to all ages.

Located in the heard of Pembrokeshire, the family park has five large thrill rides, including Megafobia, a popular wooden rollercoaster voted among the best in Europe by enthusiasts.

The park also has a number of child friendly rollercoasters and fairground rides