Once echoing with the sounds of joy and laughter, these formerly cherished attractions have been eerily abandoned. The South West has been home to some incredible theme parks, but faced with national competition from the likes of Alton Towers and Thorpe Park, many have had to close their doors. Sadly, a number of others have shut very recently - namely and which will stir up memories for many.
However, photographs reveal the haunting sight of these parks, standing vacant and unused after years of providing joy and happiness. Here are some unsettling images of the neglected attractions. The Spirit Of The West theme park that was based in St Columb Major in Cornwall was once a popular destination.
The theme park was closed in 2009 and redeveloped into holiday lodges which use the name Retallack Resort & Spa. Retallack Resort & Spa is a five star luxury self-catering holiday destination with holiday Lodges, watersports, spa, and entertainment. The Spirit Of The West theme park received lots of attention a few years back when pictures emerged of the abandoned theme park in publications such as the Mail Online, however the former theme park has now been completely demolished.
Based on the popular Saturday night TV show Noel’s House Party, which was set in the fictional village of Crinkley Bottom, Blobbyland was opened at Cricket St Thomas in Somerset. In the height of Blobbymania, when the pink spotty sidekick starred in the the show, it featured a range of Mr Blobby themed attr.
