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| Location |  |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 1897 |
| Owner | Henry Danter |
| Website | http://www.barryislandpleasurepark.co.uk/ |
Barry Island Pleasure Park is an amusement park located in Barry Island, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK. It is currently owned by Henry Danter, who is also owner of Symonds Yat Leisure Park and Treasure Island Amusement Park. The park reopened fully for the 2015 season, following a number of years of uncertainty. Previous operators of the park include Ken Rogers, Pat Collins, and Pat & John Collins.
History
The park was acquired by Henry Danter in March 2015. The park was reopened the following month.[1] The Log Flume and surrounding structure were demolished around this time.[2]
Transportation
The park is located across the road from Barry Island railway station.
Roller coasters
Present
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclone | SBF Visa Group | Steel | 2018 | Operating |
| Dragon Challenge | Pinfari | Family | 2017 | Operating |
Past
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Rollercoaster | Supercar | Kiddie | 2010 | 2011 | Travelling UK |
| Figure Eight | Unknown | Side Friction | 1912 | 1938 | Scrapped |
| Flitzer | Zierer | Steel | 1984 | 1988 | Travelling Netherlands |
| Galaxi | SDC | Steel | 1974 | 1983 | Unknown |
| Go Gator | Joey Rose | Kiddie | 2008 | 2008 | Travelling UK |
| Go Gator | Joey Rose | Kiddie | 2015 | 2017 | Travelling UK |
| Scenic Railway | Unknown | Side Friction | 1939 | 1973 | Scrapped |
| Switchback | Unknown | Switchback | 1897 | 1911 | Scrapped |
| Viper | Interpark | Steel | 1996 | 2009 | Relocated to Clacton Pier |
| Wacky Worm | Sartori | Kiddie | 2015 | 2016 | Travelling UK |
| Wild Mouse | Maxwell | Wild Mouse | 1960s | c.1971 | Relocated to Miami Beach Amusement Park |
| Wild Mouse | Reverchon | Spinning | July 2019 | September 2019 | Travelling UK |
Attractions
Under construction
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spooky Gold Mine | Supercar | Tracked Dark Ride | Unknown |
Operating
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace | KMG | Booster | 2022 |
| Big Wheel | Technical Park | Ferris Wheel | 2017 |
| Crazy Fun House | George-Rowland Tucker | Funhouse | 2021 |
| Disco Fever | Harry Steer Engineering | Miami | 2020 |
| Galleon Ride | SBF Visa Group | Junior Jets | 2022 |
| Gallopers | John Allen | Carousel | 2021 |
| Ghost Train | Supercar | Tracked Dark Ride | 2019 |
| Gravitron | Vekoma | Rotor | 2018 |
| Hellraiser | Sobema | Matterhorn | 2015 |
| High Altitude | AK Rides | Star Flyer | 2021 |
| Jets | Lang Wheels | Jets | 2021 |
| Pirate River | Reverchon | Log Flume | 2016 |
| Sizzler | PWS Rides | Twist | 2023 |
| Super Trooper | PWS Rides | Paratrooper | 2021 |
| Thunderbolt Waltzer | H.P. Jackson | Waltzer | 2018 |
| Top Scan | Mondial | Top Scan | 2021 |
Closed
References
- ↑ "Barry Pleasure Park 'will open' on Friday despite setbacks". BBC News. 1 April 2015. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-32146043. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ↑ Turner, Robin (19 April 2015). "Barry Island log flume WILL return to the funfair, says pleasure park supremo". WalesOnline. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/barry-island-log-flume-return-9075376. Retrieved 5 February 2021.