Flambards Theme Park
Amusement park in UK
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Flambards Theme Park in 2007
Flambards Theme Park
Helston, Cornwall, England, UK
Status
Opened
1976
Closed
3 November 2024
Owner
Website
Flambards Theme Park was an amusement park located near Helston, Cornwall, England, UK.
History
The attraction opened in June 1976 as Aero Park and was initially an indoor and outdoor aviation exhibition.[1][2] The business went into administration in December 2013 and was purchased the following month by Livingstone Leisure for £1.5 million.[3]
On 4 November 2024, Flambards Theme Park announced that the park would permanently close with immediate effect. Reasons for the park's closure included rising costs and a decline in visitor numbers, which made the park's operation and investment unsustainable.[4] The park had finished its season the previous day.[5]
Past roller coasters
Former
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon | Zamperla | Powered | 1990 | 1994 | Relocated to Loudoun Castle |
| Hornet | Zierer | Steel | 1995 | 2024 | Still standing as of March 2025. For Sale with Martin Meijer |
Past attractions
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balloon Race | Zamperla | Balloon Race | 1991 | 2022 | Unknown |
| Bats in the Belfry | S&W Amusement Sales | Junior Drop Tower | 2000 | 2003 or earlier | Unknown |
| Carousel | Chance Rides | Carousel | 2007 | 2024 | Remains on site as of March 2025. For Sale with Martin Meijer |
| Colorado River | Zamperla | Log Flume | 1990 | 2024 | Remains on site as of March 2025 |
| Cornish Mine Train | Zamperla | Junior Railway | 2008 | 2012 | Unknown |
| Cornwall Eye | S&W Amusement Sales | Junior Ferris Wheel | 2001 | 2024 | Remains on site as of March 2025. For Sale with Martin Meijer |
| Cyclocopters | Zierer | Cycle Monorail | 1992 | 2024 | Remains on site as of March 2025. For Sale with Martin Meijer |
| Dino Express | Modern Products | Track Ride | 1989 | 2024 | Remains on site as of March 2025. For Sale with Martin Meijer |
| Dodgems | Supercar | Dodgems | 2024 | 2024 | Travelling UK |
| Extreme Force | K.T. Enterprises | Ranger | 2002 | 2013 | Sold to John H. Rundle (Dealer) |
| Go Karts | Formula K / Supakarts | Go-Karts | 1999 | 2024 | Sold |
| Human Cannonball | Modern Products | Junior Jets | 1989 | 2024 | Remains on site as of March 2025. For Sale with Martin Meijer |
| Hyperglide | Harry Steer Engineering | Giant Slide | 1980s | 2001 | Scrapped |
| Major Orbit | Modern Products | Major Orbit | 1987 | Unknown | Unknown |
| Mini Carousel | SBF Visa Group | Roundabout | 2022 | 2024 | Remains on site as of March 2025. For Sale with Martin Meijer |
| Pirate Ship | Modern Products | Junior Pirate Ship | 1987 | 2021 | Unknown |
| Rockin' Tug | Zamperla | Rockin' Tug | 2007 | 2024 | |
| Samba Balloons | Zamperla | Samba Balloon | 2023 | 2024 | Remains on site as of March 2025. For Sale with Martin Meijer |
| Sky Force | HUSS | Frisbee | 2017 | 2024 | Remains on site as of March 2025. For Sale with Martin Meijer |
| Space Mission | Soriani & Moser | Caterpillar | 1991 | 2001 | Relocated to Aussie World |
| Skyraker | SBF Visa Group | Drop Tower | 2010 | 2024 | Remains on site as of March 2025. For Sale with Martin Meijer |
| Sky Swinger | Lamborghini Rides | Waveswinger | 2015 | 2024 | Travelling UK |
| Space Race | Sobema | Superbob/Musik Express | 1990 | 2022 | Scrapped |
| Space Shuttle | Spectrum Sports | Junior Drop Tower | 2007 | 2021 | Carriages removed, and remained as a decorative feature until the park's closure. |
| Tea Cup Ride | S&W Amusement Sales | Junior Teacups | 1991 | 2024 | Remains on site as of March 2025. For Sale with Martin Meijer |
| Thunderbolt | Northern Amusements | Superstar | 2001 | 2024 | Travelling UK |
| Thunderdome | Maxwell | Waltzer | 2024 | 2024 | Travelling UK |
| Western Mine Train | Zamperla | Junior Railway | 2021 | 2024 |
References
- ↑ "Take a walk in the park-it's super". West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser. 1988-06-16. p. 26. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
- ↑ "Rain or Shine visit the exciting new Aero Park at Helston". West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser. 1976-10-07. p. 44. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
- ↑ "Flambards sold to leisure company in seven-figure deal". Insider Media. 2014-01-07.
- ↑ "Flambards Theme Park announces closure with 'immediate effect'". Falmouth Packet.
- ↑ "Who is visiting us tomorrow for the last day of trick or treat week and our final open day of the 2024 season?". Facebook. November 2, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.