Wednesday, 13 August 2014 12:42

After Dark at Oakwood

After Dark takes place every Wednesday and Saturday in August at Oakwood Theme Park in Wales. The park is open from 10am-10pm, and from 7pm features a mix of live shows, family entertainment and amazing fireworks.

ThemeParks-UK went to After Dark at Oakwood on Saturday 9th August, here is our review and photos.

After Dark at Oakwood

After Dark at Oakwood

You can enjoy a full day out at the park, or arrive just for the evening as we did. There is a wild west themed Dive Show at 7pm featuring a five-man team diving from 25 metres. From 7.30pm in Scorch Rocks there is a mixture of games and fun with resident dragon Scorch. There are then Live Bands on the Main Stage leading up to the main Firework Show at 9.45pm.

After Dark at Oakwood

After Dark at Oakwood

We had the thrill of riding the park's main coasters in the dark, from the wild wooden roller coaster Megafobia, to the fast and furious Speed as well as the twisting and turning Treetops. Despite it being a very wet and windy evening all the rides and attractions stayed open and we also made use of the park's indoor attractions Spooky 3D and Journey to Neverland.

After Dark at Oakwood

After Dark at Oakwood

We enjoyed an evening meal in The Oak Tree, a new restaurant, bar and grill. With its modern decor, appealing menu and good value prices it's a great place to eat and drink. Also new for 2014 is the Hook's House of Havoc play area in last year's brilliant new Neverland area and the Teacups ride in Circus Land. The majority of the former Wild West area of the park is however currently fenced off awaiting further major investment coming soon, as the park continues to grow and redevelop.

After Dark at Oakwood

After Dark at Oakwood

The finale to the event was a very impressive display of fireworks, lasers, lighting, smoke, water fountains, a water screen and even bubbles! The spectacle is set to music, making it a really dramatic show, and one of the best we've ever seen in the UK.

After Dark at Oakwood

After Dark at Oakwood

Oakwood Theme Park is located in Pembrokeshire in Wales, providing fun for all the family, from white knuckle rides to entertaining events. Home to Megafobia, Speed, Treetops, Drenched, Bounce and Vertigo. It is a regional theme park but it has some very impressive attractions for its size. After Dark is a great event and is included in normal park admission.

After Dark at Oakwood

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