Robin Hill (theme Park)
Robin Hill Adventure Park and Gardens is an 88-acre (36 ha) theme park located in the village of Downend; outside of Newport, Isle of Wight. It is owned by the Dabell family, who also own Blackgang Chine; another Isle of Wight amusement area. The site of a Roman villa is located within the park. Robin Hill is also noted for its wildlife, particularly the red squirrel which is now rare in England.
The park is the location for the annual alternative music festival Bestival. In 2009 it received a “Tourism & Leisure Business Award for Excellence" from the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
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“A Robin Redbreast in a cage
Puts all Heaven in a Rage.”
—William Blake (1757–1827)
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