Barry's Amusements
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| Location |  |
| Status | Standing but not operating |
| Operated | 1926 to 2019 |
| Owner | Trufelli family |
| Website | http://www.barrysamusements.com/ |
Barry's Amusements is an amusement park located in Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK. The entrance to Barry's Amusements is situated across the road from Kiddieland Portrush.
History
In November 2019 the park was put up for sale by its owners, the Trufelli family. In early March 2020, the park announced that it would remain open for the 2020 season.[1] However, the park did not open at all in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.[2] As of the 2021 season the park is still standing but not operating. In May, the park released a statement saying it was for sale both as a going concern and for redevelopment, and that it would not reopen until the sale was complete.[3] In August the park had been reported to have been sold to developer Michael Herbert.[4] However these reports were quickly shot down by the owners. In early September the owners announced that the park had been sold and the business would close. During this time the entrance of the park got a big sign saying 'All Enquires' and Helter Skelter was dismantled. However, most recently estate agents Osborne King (on behalf of the new buyer) have marked the park for rent as a "unique leisure and entertainment opportunity".
Roller coasters
Standing but not operating
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | SBNO since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry's Big Dipper | Pinfari | Steel | July 2002 | 2019 |
| Speedy Mouse | Pinfari | Steel Family | 1998 | 2019 |
Closed
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Dipper | Pinfari | Steel | 1968 | 1988 | Unknown |
| Big Dipper | Pinfari | Steel | 1997 | 2001 | Relocated to Jungle Land |
| Dipper | Unknown | Wooden | 1939 | 1942 | Destroyed in a storm |
| Little Dipper | Supercar | Kiddie | 1961 | 1967 | Relocated to Barry's Bangor |
| Looping Dipper | Pinfari | Steel | 1989 | 1996 | Relocated to Kongeparken |
Attractions
Standing but not operating
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carousel | Robert Tidman | Gallopers | 1963 |
| Cyclone | Edwin Hall | Twist | 1962 |
| Dodgems | Track - unknown / Cars - Preston & Barbieri | Dodgems | Unknown |
| Ghost Train | Unknown | Tracked Dark Ride | Unknown |
| Jumping Astro | Moser Rides | Drop Tower | 2012 |
| Turtle Splash | I.E. Park | Log Flume | 2006 |
Closed
References
- ↑ "Barry's Amusements to remain open through sale process". ITV News. https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2020-03-09/barry-s-amusements-to-remain-open-through-sale-process/. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ↑ McGoran, Peter (25 October 2020). "Barry's Amusements: Nostalgic photos from throughout the years". BelfastLive. https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/history/barrys-amusements-nostalgic-photos-throughout-19143237. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ↑ "Barry's Amusements". 2021-05-07. Archived from the original on 2021-05-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20210529214427/https://barrysamusements.com/. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ↑ McCann, Maria (2021-08-02). "Barry's Amusements in Portrush sold to developer Michael Herbert". BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-58054527. Retrieved 2021-08-02.