Looking back at Derbyshire's American Adventure theme park

It’s 20 years ago today that the much-loved American Adventure theme park in Derbyshire closed its doors for the very last time

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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9. American Adventure

The Rocky Mountain Rapids were a great addition to the park. Photo: dt

Picture taken in 1992. The official opening of Britannia Park Photo: Johnston Press

An unusually quiet park as it was getting set to close for good. Photo: Brian Eyre

The Brittania park later became American Adventure. Pictured in Feburary 1985 Photo: JC Britains