The theme park was originally called Britannia Park and opened in 1985, but closed after just 10 weeks with huge debts.
It was then bought by Derbyshire Council for £2.5 million in 1986, and sold to Grenada, which reopened the park under the name ‘The American Adventure’ in June 1987.
The American Adventure was hugely popular in its heyday and new rides were introduced over the years to keep up with the times.
Unfortunately the announcement came in 2007 that the park would not be reopening that year, and the rides were sold off to various amusement parks and attractions around the world.
Here, we are taking a look back at old pictures of the theme park.
13. All smiles
CBBC filmed a programme at the American Adventure called 'Best of Friends' Local kids took part in the show with presenters Michael Abasalom and Rani Khanijau Photo: Brian Eyre
15. Show time
The theme park had a huge cast of entertainers who performed shows daily for visitors. Did you work there? Photo: UGC
16. The entrance to the American Adventure Theme Park.
The American Adventure Theme Park entrance Photo: Chad