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Its initial theme of a general-purpose scenic and curiosity park led to one of its most famous attractions, a large whale skeleton, which had been washed up near the coast of The Needles in 1842, and is still a showpiece today.
1843 – Blackgang Chine was established and the giant whale skeleton became a popular point of morbid curiosity to the Victorians, as well as the park’s first attraction! Today the park is still owned and run by the descendants of Alexander Dabell, and the magic of the park has only grown over the years.
A Baby Whale skeleton is added to Blackgang Chine after being washed up 'on the south Western shores of the Island' (Journey Into Imagination). This one is kept outside, along with the Shipwreck Collection which includes cannons, ships' bells and tillers.
Sep 9, 2024 · Get ready to make memories at this loved coastal theme park. The Rich History of Blackgang Chine. Blackgang Chine, a Victorian gem, started in 1843 by Alexander Dabell. It’s the UK’s oldest amusement park. The park first had a romantic garden and a giant whale skeleton, still a highlight today.
He sold off its blubber, had the bones bleached and brought it down the coast to Blackgang where he displayed the skeleton to the morbid curiosity of paying visitors. Although the pathways to the sea have long since washed away, the skeleton still exists in the park today as the oldest attraction.
Aug 11, 2018 · Blackgang Chine gets its name from the blue slipper clay the lands rests upon, which can be quite muddy and black in colour.
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