Camelot Theme Park
Amusement park in the United Kingdom
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| Camelot Theme Park in 2010 | |
| Location |  |
| Status | Defunct |
| Operated | April 1983 to 2 September 2012 |
Camelot Theme Park was an amusement park in Chorley, Lancashire, England, UK.
History
Camelot Theme Park opened in 1983.
In November 2012, it was announced that Camelot Theme Park would not reopen for the 2013 season.[1]
In December 2020, the remaining buildings were demolished.[2] A zombie-themed drive-through attraction was constructed and opened on the site in February 2022.[3][4]
Former roller coasters (9)
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Capers | Pinfari | Kiddie | 1985 | 2012 | Relocated to Gulliver's Warrington |
| Dragon Flyer | SDC | Powered | 1987 | 2012 | SBNO, later scrapped |
| Gauntlet | Pinfari | Sit-Down | 2001 | 2006 | Relocated to Southport Pleasureland |
| Junior Dragon Coaster | Modern Products | Powered | 1992 | 2012 | Relocated to Oakwood Theme Park |
| Knightmare | Schwarzkopf | Sit-Down | 2007 | 2012 | SBNO, later scrapped |
| Scorcerer | Pinfari | Sit-Down | 1995 | 1997 | Unknown |
| Tower of Terror | Schwarzkopf | Sit-Down | 1989 | 2000 | Relocated to Dreamland Margate |
| Venom | Unknown | Powered | 1983 | 1999 | Relocated to Tir Prince Family Fun Fair |
| Whirlwind | Maurer AG | Spinning | 2003 | 2012 | Relocated to Skyline Park |
Attractions
Closed
References
- ↑ "UK’s Camelot Theme Park Closes". Coaster101. November 5, 2012. https://www.coaster101.com/2012/11/05/uks-camelot-theme-park-closes/. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- ↑ Sarah, Hodgson (12/12/2020). "Camelot Theme Park demolition underway - 26 photos show what it's like inside the decaying site". Lancs Live. https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/camelot-theme-park-demolition-underway-19444160.
- ↑ Chantelle, Heeds (5/28/2022). "Camelot Rises first look as zombies take over abandoned Lancashire theme park site". Lancs Live. https://www.lancs.live/whats-on/whats-on-news/camelot-rises-first-look-zombies-22996758.
- ↑ Jamie, Lopez (6/2/2022). "Camelot Rises: Life returns to abandoned theme park site with welcomed horror fun". Lancs Live. https://www.lancs.live/whats-on/whats-on-news/camelot-rises-review-chorley-lancashire-23001947.
External links
- Images of the ride on NFCA Digital.