Great news as Trago’s Family Fun Park is set to reopen

There’s exciting news for South West families and tourists alike, as Trago’s Family Fun Park at Newton Abbot is set to reopen in time for Easter, ushering in a vibrant new chapter for one of the region’s most treasured attractions.

The park will now be operated by experienced South West leisure specialists Play Leisure.

Leading this exciting new era is Matthew Conridge from Exeter, the Managing Director of Play Leisure Services. Devon-born and proudly local, Matthew has a personal connection to the park that makes this reopening especially meaningful. Having grown up visiting Trago’s Family Fun Park himself, he says the decision to step in was both professional and personal.

β€œI used to come to Trago’s Fun Park as a child, and like so many local families, I have fantastic memories of days spent here,” said Matthew. β€œI didn’t want to see it stay closed. This place is part of Devon’s story. We’re incredibly proud to be bringing it back to life and ensuring a new generation can make those same memories.”

Under Matthew’s leadership, Play Leisure is committed not only to reopening the gates, but to securing a strong and sustainable future for this much-loved attraction.

Visitors can look forward to the full return of everything they know and love:

  • All ridesΒ across the Family Fun Park
  • TheΒ world-famous Model Railway, a firm favourite with generations of visitors
  • Splash Adventure, reopening just in time for warmer days
  • The belovedΒ Bickington Steam Railway, which has proudly remained open throughout

In addition to reopening the attractions, a programme of ongoing improvements is already underway. Over the coming weeks, behind-the-scenes updates and progress will be shared on TikTok, giving the community a front-row seat as the park prepares to welcome visitors once again.

The reopening represents more than just the return of a family day out. It signals renewed confidence, investment, and opportunity for the local economy, supporting jobs and tourism across the region.

With Easter firmly in sight, families are encouraged to keep an eye out for exciting launch promotions and special opening offers as the countdown begins.

Further details, including confirmed opening dates and promotional announcements, will be revealed soon. Follow the journey on TikTok over the coming weeks and join the countdown to a truly special Easter at Trago’s Family Fun Park.

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It’s a Knockout business idea!

We supply πŸ₯Š Boxer and Boxer Kicker Combo Machines along with a range of other Arcade and Vending Equipment across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

Venues get these πŸ’― FREE βœ… it cost the venues absolutely nothing πŸ’° they will get a share of the profits without having to deal with any of the hassle of maintaining the machines βš’οΈ

If you have a Pub, Bar or similar in the South West and fancy one get in touch

Punch + Kick = Money!

πŸ₯Š Punch πŸ₯ΎKick πŸ’°Money βœ… Done

We recently installed this Boxer Kicker Combo machine at a Sports Bar in The South West. Its set up with Contactless and Coin Payment Options and is already taking money for the venue.

The venue got this πŸ’― FREE βœ… it cost the venue absolutely nothing πŸ’° they will get a share of the profits without having to deal with any of the hassle of maintaining the machines βš’οΈ

If you have a Pub, Bar or similar in the South West and fancy one get in touch ‡️

☎️ 0333 772 6293

πŸ“±07507 722781

πŸ“§ contact@playleisure.co.uk

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Another site ready for visitors…

πŸ•ΉοΈ Here is a nice little install we did recently at a Play Centre in the South West.

The venue got this completely free βœ… it cost the venue absolutely nothing πŸ’° they will get a share of the profits without having to deal with any of the hassle of maintaining the machines βš’οΈ

If you have a Pub, Bar or similar in the South West and fancy one get in touch ‡️

☎️ 0333 772 6293

πŸ“±07507 722781

πŸ“§ contact@playleisure.co.uk

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A new play centre ready for kids!

πŸ•ΉοΈ Here is a nice little install we did recently at a Play Centre in the South West.

The venue got this completely free βœ… it cost the venue absolutely nothing πŸ’° they will get a share of the profits without having to deal with any of the hassle of maintaining the machines βš’οΈ

If you have a Pub, Bar or similar in the South West and fancy one get in touch ‡️

☎️0333 772 6293

πŸ“±07507 722781

πŸ“§ contact@playleisure.co.uk

πŸ’»www.playleisureservices.co.uk

Pushing All the Right Buttons

TIVVY’S players have worn the team’s new away shirt only once this season – in a low key Devon St Lukes Challenge Cup game at Axminster – but it is already creating huge waves amongst fans of the club.

Supporters are eager to get their hands on a replica of the two-tone pastel and dark blue shirt, sponsored by Play Leisure Services, who provide a range of Arcade, Amusement and Vending Solutions to businesses across the South West.

The good news for them is that the club is taking pre-orders for the shirt up to and including the Tiverton v Sholing Pitching In Southern League Premier Division South game on Saturday, October 19. Fans can pre-order in the club shop – the Merch Store – or by emailing contact@tivertontownfc.co.uk.

Play Leisure Head Technician Chris Paice was down at Ladysmead recently to oversee a delivery of the shirts to the dressing-room.

“We are delighted to work with Tiverton Town Football Club and hope this is the start of a long relationship,” he said, of his company’s sponsorship deal, which covers this season and next.

A spokesperson for Tiverton said: “We are very happy to welcome Play Leisure to the football club, and look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship.

“It is always good to work with a new commercial partner, and we are sure that, together, and enjoying all the support that the community gives us, we can take the club forward.”

Tivvy are at home to Dorchester on Saturday in the third qualifying round of the Isuzu FA Trophy, when the Merch Store will be open to take orders for the coveted new shirt.

Another Install done…

πŸ‘Š This week we installed a Boxer, Air Hockey and Pool Table into a large Pub in the South West πŸ€›πŸ»

The pub got all of this completely free βœ… it cost the venue absolutely nothing πŸ’° they will get a share of the profits without having to deal with any of the hassle of maintaining the machines βš’οΈ

The Boxer also has a Nayax Unit so can take card payments πŸ’³

If you have a Pub, Bar or similar in the South West and fancy one get in touch ‡️

☎️ 0333 772 6293

πŸ“±07507 722781

πŸ“§ contact@playleisure.co.uk

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Job Done…

βœ… Another install done just in time for the Summer Holidays β˜€οΈβ˜”οΈ

This Adventure Park wanted a small install of a mix of machines to compliment their attractions. We installed a few fun games which will be perfect for their visitors.

The site got all of this kit completely free βœ… it cost the venue absolutely nothing πŸ’° they will get a share of the profits without having to deal with any of the hassle of maintaining the machines βš’οΈ

If you have a Play Centre, Tourist destination, Adventure Park, Caravan Site, Pub or similar in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset or Bristol and want to know more get in touch:

☎️ 0333 772 6293

πŸ“±07507 722781

πŸ“§ contact@playleisure.co.uk

πŸ’»www.playleisureservices.co.uk

πŸ’° Increasing revenues from existing machines

The way a machine is merchandised can make a significant difference to how much revenue it will generate. Out of date plush, cheap and tacky prizes, and empty machines result in low plays. But when you really take time to create an exciting prize ‘mix’, the takings from a machine can skyrocket.

One example is the beds of a Coin Pusher. By adding Pokemon cards on one we increased takings by over 200%!

If you have a Play Centre, Tourist destination, Adventure Park, Caravan Site, Pub or similar in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset or Bristol and want to know more get in touch:

☎️0333 772 6293

πŸ“±07507 722781

πŸ“§ contact@playleisure.co.uk

πŸ’»www.playleisureservices.co.uk

Site refresh increase revenue πŸ’°

We are constantly improving existing sites with newer games and equipment. Each time we refresh a site we see an increase in takings and customer satisfaction 😊

The site got all of this kit completely free βœ… it cost the venue absolutely nothing πŸ’° they will get a share of the profits without having to deal with any of the hassle of maintaining the machines βš’οΈ

If you have a Play Centre, Tourist destination, Adventure Park, Caravan Site, Pub or similar in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset or Bristol and want to know more get in touch:

☎️ 0333 772 6293

πŸ“±07507 722781

πŸ“§ contact@playleisure.co.uk

πŸ’»www.playleisureservices.co.uk