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The South West’s tallest ride and the regions first inverting ride will open in 2026 as part of Crealy’s biggest year yet!
Crealy Theme Park & Resort has today announced a multi-million pound investment in two new family thrill rides launching in 2026, marking a significant step in the park’s long-term strategy to re-engage local audiences, grow its market, and expand its appeal to older children while continuing to offer memorable experiences for all generations.
The announcement follows a highly successful 2025 season for the Devon-based resort, during which Crealy was recognised nationally at the UK Theme Park Awards, taking home two Gold Awards; Best Theme Park for Toddlers and Best Theme Park for Families.
The accolades underline Crealy’s strength as a leading family destination and provide a strong foundation for its next phase of growth, as the park looks to build on this success by broadening its attraction mix and encouraging repeat visits from both local and regional audiences.
The investment follows extensive guest feedback, with visitors expressing a desire for bigger, more thrilling attractions alongside Crealy’s well-established family and toddler-friendly offering.
The first new attraction, Pirates’ Plummet, will open in Spring 2026 and will become the Southwests tallest ride. The drop tower, formerly known as ‘Magma’ at Paultons Park, has been transported to Devon and will be reimagined to deliver a dramatic free-fall experience unlike anything currently available in the county, offering a new level of excitement for older children, teenagers and adults.
Later in the year, Summer 2026 will see the arrival of ROTOR, Crealy will unveil its first-ever inverted ride and the only one of its kind in the South West. The high-energy ride will spin and flip guests, representing a major milestone in the Resort’s evolution and further strengthening its appeal to thrill-seekers.
Together, these additions reflect Crealy’s wider vision to strengthen its connection with the local community, extend its offering to older children, and continue catering for multi-generational visits, ensuring there is something for everyone - from toddlers and young families to teens, parents and grandparents.
Resort Director Josh Haywood said:
“For many reasons the 2025 season was challenging but at the same time very successful for us, this was capped by winning two Gold Awards at the UK Theme Park Awards, we’re incredibly proud of what the whole team has achieved. This investment allows us to build on that success by re-engaging our local audience, expanding our appeal to older children, and continuing to evolve Crealy as a destination that truly offers something for every generation. We can’t wait to welcome guests to what will be our biggest year yet.”
With two headline attractions, national recognition, and further announcements still to come, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for Crealy Theme Park & Resort.
About Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Crealy Theme Park & Resort is Devon’s leading family attraction, offering a full day of fun with over 60 rides and attractions, live entertainment, indoor and outdoor play areas, and seasonal events throughout the year. Located near Exeter, the resort also features on-site accommodation, making it a popular short-break destination for families across the Southwest and beyond. With a strong focus on continual investment, guest experience and an ever-expanding range of attractions for all ages, Crealy continues to grow as one of the UK’s most loved regional theme parks.
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Crealy Theme Park and Resort has been designed for guests with disabilities and/or additional access needs firmly in mind. All our team are trained to recognise the individual needs of our guests and will do everything possible to ensure all guests have a safe and memorable visit.
