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PR002/05 - 15 March 2005

Paultons 2005 development programme tops £600,000

Paultons Park opened for the 2005 season on last weekend having completed a major development programme. It is the second year running that Paultons has invested over £600,000 developing new rides and improving facilities at the popular family Park.

Over £300,000 has been invested on new rides at the Park. Sure to prove a hit with visitors is Kontiki, a spinning and swinging boat ride that recreates the experience of riding the high seas without leaving dry land! The ride was chosen for its unique motion that is unlike anything else currently at the Park thus giving visitors a new experience. The Magic Carpet ride will be arriving at Paultons in the summer and, like the Kontiki, is another family ride where Mum and Dad can enjoy the experience with their children, ‘flying’ visitors to a height of 7 metres before swooping to the ground, the Magic Carpet is sure become another great favourite.

A large covered permanent stage area has also been installed for the 2005 season. The stage will be home to live shows throughout the summer, including a brand new production, Percy’s Pirate Adventure, where Scotty the Clown and Percy the Owl will take the audience on a magical adventure in search of lost treasure.

There have been many improvements made to the existing facilities including the addition of two new patio seating areas complete with large 4 metre square umbrellas giving shelter and shade.

“ We conducted extensive research over the last 12 months which indicated that our visitors would like more areas to shelter from the great British weather, the installation of these new patio areas is a direct response to this” comments Steve Lorton, Paultons Commercial Director.

Other projects which have been completed during the closed season include a new rockery area and garden improvements, new non-fixed seating installed in the Station Restaurant and general pathway improvements.

Dedicated new staff facilities have been built at the Park. The development includes two new staff rooms, a catering area, lockers, storage, toilets and even shower facilities. The building represents Paultons continuing commitment to its staff and their importance to the success of the business as demonstrated by the Investor in People accreditation gained last year.

Steve Lorton said “It is vitally important that are staff are well looked after and have the proper facilities. The new development will be appreciated by the staff and enable us to expand in the future”.

Paultons are also installing a ‘Haystack’ people dryer. This coin-operated, walk-in dryer will dry people and their clothes should they get wet. Not unsurprisingly the dryer will be situated near to the Raging River Ride. Water Wars, another new attraction that will open in the Summer, may also be a reason to use the dryer. Visitors will be able to catapult water filled balloons at each other in an attempt to soak their opponent!
Paultons Park is open every day from 10am until 30th October 2005 and weekends in November and December. Further information is available from www.paultonspark.co.uk or by calling 023 8081 4455.

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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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