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8 March 2005

NEW KONTIKI RIDE WILL LEAVE YOU IN A SPIN!

Paultons Park opens this Saturday for the 2005 season with two exciting new attractions, and there’s more on the way!

Kontiki is a new ride where visitors will be able to experience the thrill of riding a raft on the high seas without leaving dry land. The Kontiki has a unique motion that swings the boat from side to side whilst spinning on its axis!

“ The Kontiki ride is unlike any other ride at Paultons and will certainly give our visitors a new sensation. We are looking forward to seeing the reaction of families when they first sail on the Kontiki” said Commercial Director, Steve Lorton.

Also new for 2005 is the Showtime Stage. A purpose built entertainment area which will be home to Scotty the Clown and a brand new live show – Percy’s Pirate Adventure. Shows will take place daily throughout the summer and will feature the considerable talents of Scotty and, for the first time, Percy the Owl! The audience will also play a role in each performance being encouraged to learn the actions and sing the songs!

Opening Summer 2005 is the new Magic Carpet ride – a thrilling family ride where visitors will be flown high and low aboard a swirling enchanted carpet. “We are adding a taste of the Mystic East with the Magic Carpet”, says Steve Lorton “the ride, and its theming, will conjure up images of Aladdin and the Orient and should prove a popular destination with our visitors!”

Paultons Park now has over 50 rides and attractions including firm favourites such as the Stinger rollercoaster, Wave Runner ‘water-coaster’ and the thrilling Jumping Bean drop ride. Plus there’s an amazing exotic bird collection (including Humboldt Penguins), two fascinating museums, a delightful 10-acre lake, a hedge maze, 140 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and even Dinosaurs all of which are included in the entrance pricePaultons Park is open every day from 10am and offers a range of ‘supersaver’ tickets for family groups. For more details call 023 8081 4455 or visit www.paultonspark.co.uk.

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For further information please contact:
Rob Griffiths - Marketing Manager
Paultons Park Limited, Ower, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6AL.
Telephone: 023 8081 4442 Fax: 023 8081 3025

Editors Notes: Paultons Park is just off exit 2 of the M27, near Romsey in Hampshire. Open 10am daily from 3rd March 2005– 29th October 2006
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