Adrenalin Quarry
{{Short description|Amusement park in Menheniot, Cornwall, England}}
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{{Infobox amusement park
| name = Adrenalin Quarry
| image =
| caption =
| location = Menheniot, Cornwall, UK
| season = Weekends 10 AM – 5 PM
| area =
| opening_date = 2009
| previous_names = Clicker Tor Quarry
| rides = 5
| owner = Adrenalin Quarry Ltd
| slogan = "Throwing People Off Cliffs Since 2009"
| homepage = http://www.adrenalinquarry.co.uk/
| coordinates = {{coord|50.417|-4.446|display=title,inline}}
| logo = AQ-logos-2020-S1-07-1 yellow on black with tagline.jpg
| logo_caption = ADRENALIN QUARRY
}}
Adrenalin Quarry is a family-owned visitor attraction and adventure park in Menheniot, Cornwall, United Kingdom. It opened in Easter 2009, on the site of an old flooded quarry and offers five rides: The Aquapark, The Zip, The Giant Swing, Axe throwing and Karting . As an area of special scientific interest,{{cite web|url=http://www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1002982.pdf |publisher=Natural England |accessdate=30 April 2013 |title=Clicker Tor Quarry |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024212053/http://www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1002982.pdf |archivedate=24 October 2012 }} the attraction concentrates on low-carbon gravity rides which have minimal or zero impact on the local environment. It has been featured in a number of British newspapers, including The Sunday Times{{cite web|last=Crump|first=Vincent|title=February's 24 best rain-proof days out|url=http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/travel/Holidays/Family/article196127.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528084441/http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/travel/Holidays/Family/article196127.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 May 2015|publisher=Sunday Times|accessdate=29 April 2013}} and The Guardian{{cite news|last=Flanagan|first=Abigail|title=Summer fun: kids' days out in the UK|url=https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/jul/08/family-days-out-uk-summer|work=The Guardian|accessdate=8 July 2011|location=London|date=8 July 2011}} as a top attraction to visit in Cornwall.
Origins & History
- Clicker Trikes 1986-89
- Quad Centre 1989-92
- Kartworld
- Hoverworld 2009 - 2010
- Adrenalin Quarry 2009 - Current
Adrenalin Quarry was formerly known as Clicker Tor Quarry. (It's still called that locally.) Worked for Blue Elvin rock from 1932 to 1969, it was an important business providing much-needed employment and a boost to South-East Cornwall's local economy. After the closure the quarry grew derelict and was flooded to a depth of 22m, until in 1986, Clicker Trikes, now Kartworld, opened its doors to the public. In January, 2009, under the guidance of current owner, Will Sneyd, the first posts went in at the western end of the lake to build the launch platform for Adrenalin Quarry's first ride - The Zip. Adrenalin Quarry opened in Easter 2009 and has added new rides and facilities each year since then. In Easter 2018 the Aqua Park opened, a large 'total wipeout' style inflatable assault course on the lake of the flooded quarry, taking the total amount of activities at the attraction up to 5.
Rides
| class="wikitable" | |||
| Ride Name | Date opened | Stats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Zip | 2009 | 490m long, 50m high, top speed 40 mph | Twin wires, youngest jumper 2 years, oldest 93 |
| Giant Swing | 2012 | 60m high over water, making it UK's tallest swing. | Built on the cliff-top, chair release at near 90° to the vertical |
| Karting | 2009 | 800m all weather track | Arrive and Drive, Adult, Youth and Junior |
| Axe Throwing | 45mins of organised mayhem. | Throw axes under expert supervision | |
| Aqua Park
|2018 |Large inflatable assault course on the lake |Monkey bars, swings, slides, trampolines and more... |
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External links
{{Portal|Cornwall}}
- Website. [http://www.adrenalinquarry.co.uk/ adrenalinquarry.co.uk]
Category:Buildings and structures in Cornwall
Category:Tourist attractions in Cornwall
Category:Entertainment in Cornwall
Category:Amusement parks in England
Category:2009 establishments in England
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