You remember it well. The faint smell of hot dogs mixed with popcorn and sweat, the infuriating hour spent looking for a parking spot in the heat, the lukewarm cheese sandwiches your mum packed because she swore you told her they were your favourites (they weren’t). Heading to a nearby-ish theme park is a classic British day out, but for the month of July the people of Cornwall may have to travel a little bit further to get their funfair fix.
Flambards, a popular family attraction in Helston, Cornwall, has announced it has now closed until July 1 as it replaces four ageing rides. The Thunderbolt, Sky Swinger, Sky Force and the Hornet Rollercoaster will all be waving goodbye to the Cornish coast due to safety concerns.
According to the park, there’s been a shortage of the parts required to repair the coasters and get them up to date in terms of safety standards. A spokesperson for the brand said: ‘Flambards’ aim is to introduce new rides that are more suited to the younger market going forward.’
Flambards will open back up on July 1 with reduced admission charges, reflecting the loss of four of its biggest rides. Day tickets will now be only £14.95pp, with kids under the height of 95cm going free. Season pass holders will be able to apply for a full refund, or free tokens for the park’s go-kart ride on their next visit.
Hopefully when the site reopens in July it will have received some much needed TLC. For the most up to date info on the situation, check in on the park’s website here.
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