Happy Holidays

Hi everyone - and happy Christmas holidays!

The Park's been so quiet over the three closed days, Christmas Eve to Boxing Day - thanks especially to the brilliant Animal Realm team of Wranglers who've been coming in every day over Christmas to look after the animals - especially Ali, Dean, Emily, the two Kates, Michelle plus Jane and Simon in Cornwall too.

It's lovely to be open again now - with visitors at the Park burning off the Christmas calories!

As we head towards the new year, it's a good time to look back at this year and think about all the lovely things we’ve done and achieved...

Two new play areas in Devon, four foals, hundreds of chicks, goat kids, guinea-piglets, rabbit kittens, pet rats, pink piglets, calves and all the other Animal Farm inhabitants
A new horse show at Cornwall's Crealy and a beautiful new Shire foal called Orla along with numerous other animal babies
New hot tubs and kitchen for the Silver Horse Glade holiday properties at Cornwall's Crealy
Achieved many training qualifications including NVQs, for permanent and seasonal staff
Introduced a staff canteen at each Park, to reward our hard-working Ranger teams
More than half our seasonal staff now return year on year - more than ever before
Camping at Devon's Crealy this summer - with campers having their own pony!
Fundraising to provide another Roundabout PlayPump for Africa
Contributing towards Cornwall Search and Rescue and Children's Hospice South West locally plus nationally since 1995 Crealy has supported Calcutta Marudyan, run by Andrea Beentjes originally from Chagford together with her wonderful husband John and amazing family
Green Tourism Business Scheme bronze award at Cornwall's Crealy - joining the silver award already held at Devon's Crealy
Even more trees planted, including in our winter Tree Planting Parties
Welcomed many celebrities to the Parks including David Cameron, Martin Clunes, Nicholas Cage, Dora and Diego, Scooby Doo and SpiderMan
Guests who say they "recommend Crealy to their friends" increasing even further from a great 8 out of 10 (over 2,500 surveys) to a stunning 10 out of 10 in November
– all of this as well as entertaining hundreds of thousands of lovely guests to maximum fun guaranteed again this year!

We’ll continue to look for new and exciting ways to work in 2010 so keep your eyes on our website or follow us on Facebook. In the meantime, of course we're busy building our 2010 attractions in each Park as we speak - thought you'd like to see some pix of the work being done at Devon's Crealy to take the coaster 2000 years back in time to when Romans ruled! The ride will become Maximus - opening Feb halfterm.

On behalf of everyone here at Crealy Great Adventure Parks, have a wonderful festive holiday and Happy New Year.

Angela x

Maximus is taking off!

It's exciting to see the new works to Maximus the ride, which replaces the El Loco Coaster. The coaster is closed during these works and Maximus is scheduled to re-open in time for February halfterm.

The excellent construction firm Michael Thorne Construction are doing the building works with the theme park designers Space Leisure coming up with the whole new look to our much-loved coaster (see illustration).

Maximus the ride celebrates the Roman heritage at Crealy; 2000 years ago, with an original Roman road running right past the coaster and legends of a Grindle Monster documented in Roman times also being brought to life for the 2010 season.

Be sure to keep checking my blog for further updates on this exciting development at Devon's Crealy Great Adventure Park!

Finally, may I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year and I look forward to welcoming you to Crealy in 2010!

Love Angela x

Santa has arrived in Exeter

Its all so very festive. Santa has arrived at Crealy in Exeter and is already at home within his magical grotto.

Staying at Crealy until Wednesday 23 December, a visit to Santa includes includes a trip to the Grotto, time with santa and a gift of your choice from the Elves huge toy selection. Elsewhere, we've also numerous Christmas Trees, the friendliest nativity animals and plenty of delicious Christmas snacks.

At Crealy Great Adventure Park, we provide a family day out full of adventure and can be easily reached all across the South West including Exeter, Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Tiverton, Exmouth and Taunton. A visit to Santa at Crealy incurs a small additional fee.

For more information about Santas Grotto and Christmas at Crealy, click here.

Have a Great Christmas and New Year!

Last minute availability - a whole Farmhouse for the last week of the Christmas holidays!

The beautiful 5 star Trelow Barton at Cornwall's Crealy is unexpectedly available from the 2nd January! Usually £950, the property is yours for a short break for just £400 midweek or £500 for a long weekend - or a week from just £750 - saving you hundreds of pounds. Only about a tenner a person per night - for five star luxury including hot tub. Hurry - at this rate these last minute holidays won't last long.

My family loves staying at Cornwall's Crealy. Just a few minutes' drive from the beach, with amazing onsite fishing for huge carp, walking and cycling. Even Cornwall's Crealy indoor play and famous heavy horses on site to. Christmas and the New Year in Cornwall are both extra special with a delicious meal at Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall, nearby. Loads of tempting choices - and if you're in Cornwall this week, enjoy £15 off dinner this Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th December when you mention the "Fifteen Christmas Present to You" advert when you book.

Cornwall's Crealy reopens on the 27th March 2010 but some on site amenties including the Dragon Kingdom play zone, the Children's Village and Playhouse are open exclusively for guests staying on site. Plus the whole estate to explore. And of course, staying at Crealy you also get your own real live pony to love during your holiday.

Want some theme-park fun during the Christmas hols? Devon's Crealy is open with reduced ticket prices from just £6.95 - opening dates are 17th-23rd Dec, 27th-31st Dec and 2nd-3rd Jan so hope to see you playing in the Park . We're closed 24th-26th Dec and 1st Jan, which is when all us Rangers spend time with our own families.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Angela x

Toys arrive for Santa Grotto in Exeter

Toys, toys and even more toys! At Crealy Great Adventure Park in Exeter, we are becoming more festive by the day and have just had numerous different toys arrive for Santas Grotto, opening on 18 December.

We've noticed Santa has made the Elves work especially hard this year and they have selected a huge range of gifts for your children to choose. Plus with Santa staying for 6 magical days until 23 December, you have plenty of time to visit Santas Grotto and meet the man himself.

In addition to the Grotto, you can also see the 12 days of Christmas bought to life and combined with christmas trees, festive music and yule-tide treats, getting into the Christmas mood will be easy.

You can easily reach Santas Grotto at Crealy Great Adventure Park from all across the South West including Exeter, Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Tiverton, Exmouth and Taunton. For more information about Santas Grotto and Christmas at Crealy in Exeter, please click here.

Santas Grotto comes to Exeter

It is all so exciting! Santa is coming to join us at Crealy Devon for 6 days from Friday 18 December and preparations are busily underway building his festive home, Santas Grotto.

Santa loves making Crealy his Exeter base whilst in the South West. Combined with all the super rides, farmyard animals, indoor play and of course Christmas Trees, colourful decorations and festive music, there is plenty of magical Christmas fun for him, his elves and for you to enjoy.

You and your children can see Santa at Crealy in Exeter from 18 to 23 December and a visit to him includes a trip to Santas Grotto, a private meeting with Santa and any one of numerous wonderful toys, that children can choose themselves.To book your Crealy Santa visit in advance and for full prices, click here.

At Crealy Great Adventure Park, we provide a family day out packed with adventure and can be easily reached all across the South West including Exeter, Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Tiverton, Exmouth and Taunton. For more information about Santas Grotto and Christmas at Crealy, click here.