Social media has a lot to answer for.
THE much-loved Flambards Theme Park in Cornwall announced its sudden closure this morning.
The affordable attraction announced it was closing with immediate effect with a statement on its Facebook page earlier today.
The post read: “It is with great regret we have to announce that Flambards Theme Park will close its doors permanently with immediate effect.
“This difficult decision was reached only after all possible avenues had been exhausted and we fully recognise the impact of this closure on the local community and the sense of loss that it may bring,
“Despite significant and ongoing investment since its rescue from closure in 2012 by the current owners, rising costs and a steady decline in visitor numbers have made the park’s operation and further investment unsustainable.
“Over the years, Flambards has strived to evolve, overcoming numerous challenges to continue bringing joy to families and visitors from across the region.”
Fans have been left devastated by the closure, with one writing: “Flambards will always have a place in my heart, I went on my first roller coaster here.”
Another person commented: “Awful news, Cornwall will have nothing for children and young people at all.”
While a third person wrote: “Devastating news. Have supported Flambards for the last 5-6 years with season tickets and you could see the gradual decline.”
The theme park’s closure will not impact the Masked Ball, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday November 9.
And Ferdi’s Funland, an indoor play centre housed inside the grounds of the theme park, is slated to re-open as a standalone attraction later this month, on November 17.
The news comes just months after theme park bosses announced the closeure of four rides.
The Thunderbolt, Sky Swinger, SkyForce and The Hornet Rollercoaster were all retired due to an “ongoing shortage of specialist parts”.
Following the closure of the four rides, the theme park was forced to reduce the cost of its entry tickets to just £14.95 – making it one of the most affordable in the UK.
Social media has a lot to answer for.
