The American Adventure theme park's Mexicoland opened by Samuel Magdaleno in May 1991.placeholder image
The American Adventure theme park's Mexicoland opened by Samuel Magdaleno in May 1991.

Remembering much-loved American Adventure theme park 20 years after it closed

It was well-loved by people across South Yorkshire

It was 20 years ago this week that the much-loved American Adventure theme park in Derbyshire closed its doors for the very last time.

Many Sheffield folk travelled to the western-themed attraction over the years - whether with school or with family.

Rides such as the Buffalo Stampede, Runaway Train, Rocky Mountain Rapids and The Missile were all popular features at the attraction, near Ilkeston.

Here we look back at some great photos which capture the magic of the place.

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