Flambards theme park in Cornwall closes after 48 years of operation

Flambards theme park in Helston, Cornwall, has closed after 48 years of operation due to rising costs and declining visitor numbers. The closure was announced on Monday, with management expressing gratitude to visitors and staff. The park, which opened in 1976, faced challenges including sourcing parts for older rides and needed repairs on its Victorian village. While the indoor play area, Ferdi’s Funland, will reopen as a standalone attraction, the main park will not. Local officials expressed sadness over the closure, highlighting its significance to the community and tourism. The park had evolved from Cornwall Aircraft Park to Flambards, offering various attractions over the decades.