Flamingo Land Resort Anmeldelser 

Disappointing Experience – Not Worth the Money ⭐⭐☆☆☆
Visited today and honestly came away feeling let down. The biggest roller coaster was closed, which was a major disappointment. Most rides had queues of over 45 minutes, and despite paying £50 each for VIP tickets, they didn’t feel worth it at all since you still have to wait an hour between rides.
On top of that, several food outlets were closed, and the burger stand even ran out of burgers by 2:30 PM — not great for a busy park day. The staff seemed undertrained and unmotivated, which really didn’t help with keeping lines moving smoothly.
Overall, I’d save your money and head to Alton Towers instead — you’ll likely get a better experience.

Fantastic park with a great variety of rides for all ages. Only 2 rides not working when we visited yesterday 24/8/25. Queueing time was pretty ok on most rides. We had disabled and carer bands and still had to wait and hour on one ride though. The biggest let down, which can't be helped was wasps. We were pestered by them constantly all day. I would advise not wearing heavily perfumed products or they will hound you.

I visited on 20 th August 2025 at ten in morning with disabled adult a teenager and disabled partner . Soon realised four big attraction rides closed animals no where be seen most park with miserable staff and filthy enclosure with wasps all round food enclosures . Park declined 100 percent to August 2024. I visited then and yesterday weekday ie Wednesday 20 August 2025 was worst day . Kids when on 3 rides out whole park . Walked round ghost zoo ie three four animals seen in filthy enclosures . Rides not filled ie two seats empty per ride as watched as waited 60 mins ride witnessed why staff kids not filling rides people fed up go home . So complain get Andy Gilbert say he has right close rides so take money go home we don’t care kids or people only taking your money ie greed . So staff don’t care park , animals or people . Go to Legoland Windsor or Chessington near London for professional experience and day out which staff do care in job .

Tired, dirty and overpriced. My first visit for a child’s birthday treat. Our 5 hour visit yielded 6 rides due to the queues and a ride breaking down after an hours wait just as we were ready to go. I’m sure there’s better ways to spend £194 for four people. An unpleasant experience not to be repeated.

Come on flamingo land ,you have been a long time favourite for my self ,children ,and now grandchildren .
Nice new rollercoasters .What about the rest of the park ,that needs updating .Definitely some
scruffiness .And just get rid of the very very old monorail ,maybe put it in a museum .
And what’s happened to the animals ,where are they ?
Lots gone .

We stayed in a caravan for 7 days, price was surprisingly good. Was very clean and got all access everyday for the rides, zoo & farm.

Entertainment was good for adults and children, staff were nice also.

Definitely worth staying if you want things to do everyday.

Only downside is the amount of wasps, it is what it is though.

Overpriced and overrated. Used to be a good day out but the gate prices now are just robbery in disguise. Go to Alton towers, better rides, better atmosphere and cheaper to get in. Won’t be back for the foreseeable future unless prices are seriously reduced or there is a compelling special offer! You will price yourselves out of the market flamingo land! Sure there’s a basic zoo but if that’s what you want go to a zoo and pay £20 in for the day!

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to spend nearly £200 for three people to be greeted by the enthusiasm of a damp sponge, Flamingo Land is the place for you. The staff were a masterclass in misery and disorganisation, it’s almost impressive how consistently they pulled it off.

The highlight of our day? Being told, with suspicious glee, that you have to wait an hour between rides with a fast pass… and no, you can’t ride the same ride again. The only ride you will be taking repeatedly is the emotional rollercoaster of frustration.

Of course, after patiently queuing for 45 minutes on three separate rides, each one decided to break down just as it was our turn. Honestly, the suspense was thrilling…….would the ride work this time, or would we get another scenic walk back past the queue we just wasted nearly an hour in? Spoiler: it’s the second one.

To really round off the experience, the park had a charming “post-apocalyptic chic” vibe, litter on the ground, sticky tables, and bins that looked like they’d given up on life.

We decided to cheer ourselves up with some fish and chips, which, at their price, I assumed came with a free flamingo. Sadly, no. The best part of the meal was the wrapper — and that’s only because it didn’t talk back to us.

In summary: if you enjoy long waits, broken rides, overpriced food, dirty surroundings, and staff that make you nostalgic for your last visit to the DMV, this is the perfect day out.

We just got back from Flamingo Land Resort for a Monday - Friday, stay in one of their Platinum Vans. This was my first trip to Flamingo Land for over 30 years, and I was starting to get a little concerned, having read some of the reviews before we set off. But I needn't have been. We had a fantastic time. So, to address some of the other reviews. We couldn't comment on being a day visitor and any value for money associated, but I did speak to another Dad in a queue, who was full of praise that the Park had allowed him to move his ticketed day, and he was having a great time with his kids.
Wasps - yes, there are wasps, just like everywhere at the moment, and yes, they like to hang around sweet food and bins. But they didn't harras us, and the bins were regularly changed to try and reduce them. What else can the park do!?
Long queue times - on cloudy days the big rides were about 25-50 minutes, on hotter days 40-65 minutes, like most other theme parks I've been to. I'd seen it suggested that they could improve by letting resort guests in earlier. I found out on the second day that I could enter the park early and join most queues ready to ride by 10, sometimes before. Sik had a single rider line, which some of the older rides would benefit from, but staff always tried to shout down the queue to bring single riders up to fill the rides. There was a good range of things to do to keep our 8 and 10 yr olds happy. Yes, some older parts of the park were starting to look tired and required a bit of TLC, but other theme parks I've visited over the last few years have been the same. There is investment, but in new stuff, rather than general theme maintenance of older bits.
The Zoo- I had read some reviews about poor conditions and lack of enrichment. That wasn't my experience. There were again some areas that appeared to require maintenance, but not at the detriment of the animals, and they are investing in new areas, and moving animals to keep the animals engaged and improve enrichment. The keepers were all really knowledgeable, considerate, and had an obvious passion for animals.
Accommodation- the platinum van was relatively clean and well stocked, with welcome tea and coffee. We were located in the Hawthorns (right near the evening venue), which worried us, but didn't keep us awake, so no issue there, and only a short walk into the park. We only had a few niggles. The double bed only had a single sheet and duvet on it (this was sorted immediately after we raised it at reception). Some elements of the van lay out are poor. Mirrors on the opposite side of the room to plug sockets (not helpfull for hair driers and straighteners), and lack of hooks, nowhere to hang coats, and nowhere to hang things in the bathroom. Like I say little niggles.
Food- again some really poor reviews. We only ate out on the Thursday, at the Coach House. We booked a table, and the food was great. Also the play area outside, kept the little ones occupied whilst we waited. The food wasn't too expensive and the portion was massive, in fact I was too full to have desert.
Last of all, a thankyou to all the staff. I saw a lot of criticism online about miserable staff. Yes, we saw some grumpy looking staff, but I can't keep a smile on all day, specially in the heat, so I have no problem with lack of fake Disney smiles. All the staff I engaged with were curtious and friendly, making for a great stay. In particular: Errol in reception was always there to help, and sorted any requests immediately. Aisha, the Zoo Keeper that took us on the 'Walk on the Wild Side', was passionate and professional about her job, as well as being kind, friendly and funny, really making our day. And the guys at the 'Crazy Combat' laser tag, although not employed by the park, we're also awesome.
I believe that going in with realistic expectations and being friendly to the staff, will make for a great holiday.
Thankyou Flamingo Land, we will be back.

I went on the Tuesday the 5th July with 5 adults 5 grandchildren was a good day although there was no where to have a drink the pub was closed also my grandchild is three and Autistic her mum was not allowed on the teacups was a bit disappointed all the way from Scotland that dose not happen hear overall a good day although the weather was not the best

Me and afew attended on Wednesday 8th August 2025 what a pointless trip, we went on afew rides waiting in line to reach almost near and to be told issues with the rides closed until further notice other rides completely closed the zoo limited animals and some none seen for the ones listed. What a whole waste to the money as all the rides that my children wanted to go on was not open.
I want a full refund we only got to go on literally 4-5 rides

Been today kids absolutely loved the rides and not a long wait at all, the only thing that was really upsetting and sad was seeing the tiger 😞 he/she has actually worn and a path around the enclosure where it’s just kept pacing round. Looking sad and skinny with no muscle. There were no enrichment things put in the enclosure. When I saw the flamingos happy and playing in the water why not let the tiger have a pool? It was so sad and played on my mind the rest of the visit.

I'm here now, rip off everything £2300 for a week in a caravan.. need my head testing. Got to get a second mortgage to have a half decent time here. Food... £54 for three burgers and two kids meals. 3 pints and two fruit shoots, £30. Day refillable cup, and i dont mean anything alcoholic... £18!!!! Yesterday upon arrival we weren't allowed in caravan till 5pm. How's that fair? Half the day gone. Day was miserable and it still is for us. Three kids rides open, everything else was shut. Today, absolutely chocker and my son foolishly waited two hours to go on one rollacoster. This is without question, rip off Britain at its finest. Place has no decerning qualities whatsoever.

£58 a person. 3 of the large rides were closed so the open rides had massive queues of well over an hour so we only got 5 rides. The picture kiosks were closed the little train wasnt working.No shelters from sun or rain. A sewer overflowed so we had to paddle through foul smelling liquid to get to the cafe. The staff were miserable, unhelpful and bored.
We will never go back. Needs a serious upgrade.
11.07.2025

Was there yesterday. It run down, it’s over crowded with no crowd control, £3 for a bottle of coke, £30 for 2 burgers, fries and drinks oh and it was £102 just to get in for me and my son. They do offer a VIP pass to get on the main rides for an extra £50 each, but you can only go on each ride once and you still have to wait an hr between each ride. Unfortunately the owners are just about greed now

Absolutely disgusting service staff sleeping at rides receptionist errol deciding 5pm for booking's t's and c's say 4 on the website .arrived with disabled baby they couldn't be bothered .everyone booked into cedarwood that was scottish. Caravans still unavailable until after 6pm . Kebab stall serves frozen microwave kebab meat from Iceland at £10.50 for 3peices (just for price range) person that runs it also abusive towards female staff and racist towards scottish openly said I'd never go to Scotland it's full of"US" .the main bar it leaks every time it rains so does the arcades . Lots of signs saying we accept no responsibility staff are lazy lack lustre non inspiring moody rude . Only shop shuts at 6:30 major down fall for people paying too enjoy themselves unless you have older kids nowhere opened before 10am until the English kids arrive on end of school term..still on site still waiting for complaints to be dealt with after 4 days (rides out of action animal enclosures empty £2300 platinum caravan rusty radiators bathroom mirror hanging off pretended was an upgrade to a different caravan [we'd already paid for ).. basically over priced over rated if you're coming here book the cheapest you'll realise even that isn't worth the money staff a joke introduced by a man with the worst body ever his sweat and smell filled the car holiday progressively getting worse ... not even worth a day out please don't be as stupid as us save your cash and do anything else

Hired the caravan private been going to flamingo land for years when I was a kid been 3 times in the last 3 years on july paid 440 for wrist bands to get on hardly any ride as the ques for the rides are absolutely shocking can't get on anything because of all the school trips not fair on the people that's staying there flamingo land should at least limit how many trips are allowed in at once to let the people that's staying here to get a shot of the rides or open the rides at 9am like they use to do and close the rides at 6pm place is ran down needs a freshing up not much to see at the zoo some places to eat where closed place is expensive will definitely not be coming back until the change some rides used to be good years ago staff and security are friendly going to try fantasy island next time some rides need updated big time

Absolute waste of time and money. Allot of rides closed or open and closed periodically throughout the day and some that were open weren’t operating at capacity meaning the queue waits were ridiculous considering the park wasn’t even busy. The staff seemed bored and unenthusiastic which added to the slow rider turn over. Disappointing day out overall. The pirate show was good and the actors put on a good show but that was it. I had emailed customer service and also got a terribly rude reply from an Andy Evett who I hope is not in any form of management as he will almost certainly be contributing to the parks downfall with an awful attitude.

Previous day we visited Diggerland and wow in comparison it was amazing, would highly recommend.

This used to be a great day out for animal lovers and thrill seekers but alas that has all changed. The whole place looks tired and so many rides closed all day limiting the rides available and increasing the queue time for the few rides operating. I won’t be visiting again and if the place doesn’t buck its ideas up, I suspect it will be closed in a few years time.

Been coming here for nearly 20 years first camping then in our own caravan now for first time in one of theirs a "Gold" van.

Van seems nice enough at first glance but sofa cushions are stained.

Carpet edges a little frayed would take 5 mins to clean up.

Pans have loose handles and rubbish.

Don't know if they've lowered the gas pressure or put a lower regulator on but cooking was AWFUL with no windows open the flame was dancing about, I suspect that and the terrible pans, a pot of covered pasta never boiled.

Electric oven took 30 mins after warming up to cook oven chips even then they were a soggy mess.

Thought the oven was broken at first but it doesn't come on unless you use the timer, of course there's NO INSTRUCTIONS telling you this.

Worst of it is the beds they are so uncomfortable I started sleeping in the car. An 18 year old in good health started having back problems and could barely walk meaning they had to stay indoors all day whilst we went out which then ruined a day trip too.

The bedsheets they use don't fit the beds, they're too small so you can't tuck the sheet under and 5 mins after you go to sleep the sheets a mess under you they're small beds already did you go out of your way to get even smaller sheets?

Rides were all open during our stay aside from flop flop and we were treated well. The whole park is like it was when we first started coming 20 years ago it just feels really run down, back then they turned it around now it's back in that state again.

The Tiger and Lion overlook the wooden path actually has holes in it, my walking stick went right thru it due to it being rotten and I nearly fell over. None of the fences have seen paint in years, splash area jets are messed up so they spray water on the footpath.

The upper deck restaurant they were once so proud of is now shut and half of it a staff area and looks really sad.

People mover we didn't manage to catch it working.
The walk thru house of horrors area is closed now.
Aquarium is closed now so that's another indoor area gone.

Considering the premium prices Flamingoland are charging now, our break was supposed to be nearly 2,000 for 5 of us in TERM TIME which was reduced to 1,500 in January when we booked. They're charging premium prices and delivering a pretty poor experience.

For the same money I could book all inclusive abroad, if I wasn't fussy. I'd get almost guaranteed good weather and beds I could sleep on as well as all my food included.

On the positive side the pool was always good, cleaned and very warm. Guest services were lovely to our ASD teenager and overall staff were nicer and friendlier than Alton Towers.

SAD to say but coming here from the old 99p camping days this will be our LAST trip here as to be honest I'd just rather not bother again.