Blackgang Chine Reviews Summary

Category: Theme park

Address: Ventnor, PO38 2HN, United Kingdom

Phone: +441983730330

Rating: 4.4
based on 620 reviews.

Food and Dining

Pros:

  • "Good food choices too."
  • "Cafes serve food at ok prices and portions."
  • "Food and drinks not too badly priced."
  • "Food and drinks were amazingly well priced for an Amusement Park and there was literally nothing else to pay for once you'd paid your entrance."
  • "Waffles from chocabloc were lovely too."
  • "Food.. Its all junk food. Perfect for a day out. Cooked fresh and it's really tasty."
  • "Food quality is superb in the cafe and prices are good."

Cons:

  • "Food here is expensive and service is slow."
  • "Food was over priced."
  • "The cafe has a lot to be desired, no serviettes, £3 for a small portion of chips."
  • "Food was over priced and the staff in the chocolate hut looked like they wanted to die."
  • "Two rides that have specific opening times the cafes chips are quite nice but other food isn’t nice at all very limited things to do."
  • "Food was delicious too."
  • "Food was a bit pricey but you can bring a packed lunch and eat in the picnic areas."

Staff and Service

Pros:

  • "Friendly helpful staff."
  • "Staff are so friendly and the park is clean!"
  • "Staff seem fully invested in you having a good time, will even play with the kids in cowboy town."
  • "Staff were all polite, friendly and keen to help."
  • "The staff are all helpful and friendly, especially the cafe team today."
  • "Super helpful staff that give you the best deals on your tickets."
  • "Friendly staff all around."

Cons:

  • "The staff on the way in didn't seem to want to be there but that's understandable these days."
  • "Also felt the staff throughout the park just didn't want to work there AT ALL. Not friendly. Glum looking and their body language gave off a negative vibe."
  • "However, there are only 3 rides."
  • "Absolutely disgusting. Attitude on staff. Discrimination against disabled and carers."
  • "Only downfall was the cafe, the lady serving was very rude but she did apologise."
  • "Visited 13/10/23 went into cafe at 14:30 to be told no more hot food, then told no cakes either."
  • "Went into cafe at 14:30 to be told no more hot food, then told no cakes either."

Rides and Attractions

Pros:

  • "There are a variety of rides, some very tame and some not so much!"
  • "The pirate play area is fantastic and the two ships are lots of fun."
  • "Only the one roller coaster so it's more of an adventure and explorer park than a rides and thrills park."
  • "Magical place, great for all ages, so much to do and such lovely staff, the decor is stunning and every detail makes such a difference!"
  • "There were dinosaurs roaming the park with their keepers, and pirates hanging around their ships!"
  • "Really well thought out attractions which are fun to play in, use, think and learn from."
  • "Rides are great and the staff seem fully invested in you having a good time."

Cons:

  • "Half of it is like a dinosaur museum and the rest is mediocre rides."
  • "They say that it is an amusement park but all they have are small experiences and the only good rides they have are 'Evolution' and 'Extinction' everything else is a ploy to get you in and empty your wallet."
  • "Hall of mirrors not accessible even tho website says so."
  • "Sadly Blackgang Chine is not as good as it used to be."
  • "Cowboy town cafe and shop shut."
  • "However it’s just not the same. The ground at robinhill was much larger and there was a lot more to see compared to at blackgang chine."
  • "However, there are only 3 rides."

Value and Pricing

Pros:

  • "Your tickets are valid for 7 whole days so worth going at beginning of your holiday."
  • "Reasonable entry prices, honestly priced drinks and food."
  • "We were able to get a joint ticket with robin Hill that gave 7 day access too - a good option for families on holiday."
  • "Quite expensive but free entry for the next 7 days."
  • "Worth getting a family ticket to return several times as it's a huge place and needs more than 1 visit to see and do everything."
  • "Cheaper to buy tickets online. You can also return for free within 7 days."
  • "Tickets are valid for a week so you can go back when you want and not pay again."

Cons:

  • "Let’s be honest it isn’t cheap."
  • "But sadly, over the years it's become very money driven."
  • "Definitely a bit cheap in some areas, felt pretty old / knock off with some bits here and there."
  • "The fact the children’s tickets are the same as the adult ones is what makes it so pricy."
  • "This place is great for 2 to 4 year olds. It genuinely is. I'd give this place 5 stars instantly if it wasn't so expensive and a little cleaner."
  • "I would not say that it is worth visiting and not worth the money."
  • "Not quite 5 stars as it was a lot of money for what it was."

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