May 1991 and Mexicoland opens at the American Adventure.

May 1991 and Mexicoland opens at the American Adventure.

Can you remember going to the American Adventure theme park? RETRO PICTURE GALLERY

By Darren Burke

Published 21st May 2019, 10:35 BST

Updated 21st May 2019, 15:44 BST

For thousands of kids growing up in Sheffield, South Yorkshire and beyond in the 80s and 90s it was the ultimate day out – a trip to the American Adventure theme park.

The thrills and spills from the much-loved visitor attraction may have ended a long time ago, but take a trip down memory lane to those fun days out with our retro picture gallery!

May 1991 and Mexicoland opens at the American Adventure.

. The American Adventure

May 1991 and Mexicoland opens at the American Adventure. Photo: Johnston Press

The entrance to the American Adventure Theme Park.

. American Adventure

The entrance to the American Adventure Theme Park. Photo: JPIMedia

Can you remember going on the Nightmare Niagara ride?

. American Adventure

Can you remember going on the Nightmare Niagara ride? Photo: JPIMedia

American Adventure - The Missile

. American Adventure

American Adventure - The Missile Photo: JPIMedia

The American Adventure boasted plenty of thrill rides.

. American Adventure.

The American Adventure boasted plenty of thrill rides. Photo: Submitted

May 1991 at The American Adventure theme park

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May 1991 at The American Adventure theme park Photo: Johnston Press

Chesterfield FC's Chris Beaumont and Sean Dyche, now Burnley manager, cut the tape to officially open American Adventure.

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Chesterfield FC's Chris Beaumont and Sean Dyche, now Burnley manager, cut the tape to officially open American Adventure. Photo: Submitted

The American Adventure played on its Wild West theme.

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The American Adventure played on its Wild West theme. Photo: JPImedia

As well as rides, the American Adventure theme park also hosted Americana themed shows.

. American Adventure

As well as rides, the American Adventure theme park also hosted Americana themed shows. Photo: JPIMedia

The park takes shape in 1985.

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The park takes shape in 1985. Photo: JC Britains

The entrance to the American Adventure Theme Park.

1. American Adventure

The entrance to the American Adventure Theme Park. Photo: JPIMedia

Can you remember going on the Nightmare Niagara ride?

2. American Adventure

Can you remember going on the Nightmare Niagara ride? Photo: JPIMedia

American Adventure - The Missile

3. American Adventure

American Adventure - The Missile Photo: JPIMedia

The American Adventure boasted plenty of thrill rides.

4. American Adventure.

The American Adventure boasted plenty of thrill rides. Photo: Submitted

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