Adrenalin Quarry
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| Previously known as Clicker Tor Quarry | |
 ADRENALIN QUARRY | |
| Location | Menheniot, Cornwall, UK |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 50°25′01″N 4°26′46″W / 50.417°N 4.446°W |
| Opened | 2009 |
| Owner | Adrenalin Quarry Ltd |
| Slogan | "Throwing People Off Cliffs Since 2009" |
| Operating season | Weekends 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 5 |
| Website | http://www.adrenalinquarry.co.uk/ |
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,[1] 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[2] and The Guardian[3] as a top attraction to visit in Cornwall.
Origins & History
[edit]- 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
[edit]| 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... |
References
[edit]- ^ "Clicker Tor Quarry" (PDF). Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 30 April 2013.
- ^ Crump, Vincent. "February's 24 best rain-proof days out". Sunday Times. Archived from the original on 28 May 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
- ^ Flanagan, Abigail (8 July 2011). "Summer fun: kids' days out in the UK". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
- https://www.beachretreats.co.uk/explore/best-places-for-kids/adrenalin-quarry/
- http://www.wedmagazine.co.uk/wedding-at-adrenalin-quarry.html
- https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/jul/15/take-the-kids-zipwires-adrenaline-quarry-cornwall
- https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/uk/trail-of-the-unexpected-adrenalin-quarry-2178930.html
- https://www.cornwalllive.com/whats-on/family-kids/total-wipeout-style-water-park-1429638
- Dodd, Rachael (7 April 2018). "Total Wipeout-style water park opens in Cornwall". CornwallLive. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- "Trail of the unexpected: Adrenalin Quarry". The Independent. 8 January 2011. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- "Take the kids to … Adrenalin Quarry, Cornwall". The Guardian. 15 July 2016. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- "Wedding at Adrenalin Quarry". www.wedmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- "Adrenaline Quarry | Beach Retreats, Cornwall". Beach Retreats Live 2021. 29 September 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- Eve, Carl (10 January 2021). "Plymouth diver's gutsy cliff jump seen around the world". PlymouthLive. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- "Start your summer on a high". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- Kendall, Ellie (17 June 2021). "Alternative stag and hen do ideas in Cornwall". CornwallLive. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- Letcher, Lisa (3 April 2021). "Let's do stuff with friends and family now we're allowed". CornwallLive. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- Hards, Shannon (13 September 2019). "Cornwall is home to one of the UK's biggest aquapark". CornwallLive. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- Cornes, Lucy (27 June 2021). "Cornwall's most hair-raising days out for adrenaline junkies". CornwallLive. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- Church, Edward (29 May 2021). "Cornwall's wacky and extreme sports activities". CornwallLive. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- Lawrence, Morgan (27 August 2021). "Best UK family days out: 20 unusual things to do with the kids this bank holiday weekend". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- "Daredevil, 92, takes to the skies to raise funds for care home residents". Cornish & Devon Post. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- Atkins, Paul (23 July 2019). "The 52 best things to do in Cornwall". CornwallLive. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- "Top 38 fun things to do with kid in Cornwall". InYourArea.co.uk. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- Thomas, David (22 July 2021). "Cornwall bucket list: 27 things you have to do before you die". CornwallLive. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
External links
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- Website. adrenalinquarry.co.uk
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