Theme parks · South West England
Flambards Theme Park
Flambards Theme Park was an amusement park on the southern outskirts of the town of Helston in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1976 as the Cornwall Aero Park by Douglas Kingsford
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- School holidays (Apr–Oct)
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Flambards Theme Park was an amusement park on the southern outskirts of the town of Helston in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1976 as the Cornwall Aero Park by Douglas Kingsford Hale MBE. The park's final season was 2024, with the closure announced on 4 November 2024.
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Flambards Theme Park was an amusement park on the southern outskirts of the town of Helston in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1976 as the Cornwall Aero Park by Douglas Kingsford Hale MBE. The park's final season was 2024, with the closure announced on 4 November 2024.
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Background
History
Flambards Theme Park first opened in 1976 under the name of 'Cornwall Aero Park'. Owned by Douglas Kingsford Hale MBE, the park slowly built up an array of aircraft, models and exhibitions. In 1984, "Britain in the Blitz," a mockup of a bomb-hit street during World War II, was opened. By 1990, the park had grown and was renamed "The Flambards Experience." Early rides featured at the theme park included the Dragon Coaster, the Canyon River Log Flume, Paddle Boats, and the hype glide. For the 2007 season, three rides were added: The Rocking Tug, The Carousel, and The Space Shuttle. These rides were purchased from the defunct American Adventure Theme Park in Heanor, Derbyshire after it closed…
Description
The Britain in the Blitz exhibition was opened in 1984 by Dame Vera Lynn. The exhibition was a life size replica of a London street, blitzed during World War II. The entire contents of the Britain in the Blitz exhibition were sold at 'The Flambards Sale' auction in March 2025.
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- Coordinates
- 50.0920, -5.2580
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Helston
- Postcode
- TR13 0QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Official site
- www.flambards.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Flambards Theme Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Flambards Theme Park?
- Flambards Theme Park is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR13 0QA), in the parish of Helston.
- Who owns Flambards Theme Park?
- Flambards Theme Park is owned by Hale family (1976–2013)<br>Livingston Leisure Ltd (2013–2024).
- Does Flambards Theme Park charge admission?
- Flambards Theme Park typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Flambards Theme Park?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR13 0QA. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.
- Is Flambards Theme Park suitable for children?
- Yes — Flambards Theme Park is a family attraction designed for children. Most rides and attractions are aimed at the under-12 age band.