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Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire, the largest theme park in Wales, has closed after nearly 40 years. It follows the closure of other attractions across the UK, including Flambards theme park in Cornwall, which shut its doors in November 2024. We’d like …

Oakwood Theme Park shuts after almost 40 years

Wales' largest theme park has announced it will shut down with immediate effect after almost 40 years. Due to a drop in visitor numbers, Oakwood Theme Park owners Aspro Park said "future investment is unsustainable" and it would not be …

Oakwood: One of the UK’s largest theme parks to shut down immediately

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Rollercoaster fan saddened by sudden closure of Wales’s largest theme park

A rollercoaster enthusiast has spoken of her sadness at the sudden closure of Wales’s largest theme park. Charlotte Brandford travels the world riding rollercoasters and said the centrepiece of the Oakwood site in Pembrokeshire – the wooden Megafobia ride …

'UK's worst rated theme park that's just hours from Bristol is closing - I'm not surprised'

Many of us hold dear memories of theme parks from our childhood, but when revisiting them as adults, they may not be as great as we remember. This was the case for WalesOnline reporter Taite Johnson when she visited Oakwood Theme Park last summer, once one …

Mandoria park owner The Ptak Group acquires French theme park

The Ptak Group, known for its Mandoria amusement park, has announced the strategic acquisition of Le Parc du Petit Prince, a theme park located in the heart of Alsace, France. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the Group’s international …

Welsh theme park announces immediate closure amid declining visitor numbers and economic challenges

The largest theme park in Wales has announced its immediate closure with the attraction's owner saying it could "no longer see a sustainable way forward" in light of the "unrelenting economic challenges ahead". Oakwood Theme Park is …

Oakwood Park live updates as closure prompts petition to save theme park

The petition Here is the petition which has been launched against the closure of the park. It can be signed by clicking here. Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire is deeply rooted in the hearts of generations of families and students who have had the …

Closure of Wales' biggest theme park could be 'tip of iceberg' as tourism chiefs warn of exodus

Tourism leaders in Wales have warned that the closure of the country’s largest theme park could be the sign of things to come. Oakwood in Pembrokeshire announced on Tuesday that it will shut immediately after nearly 40 years of operation. Its owner, Aspro …

Petition launched to save Oakwood Theme Park after sudden closure

The park announced yesterday (Tuesday, March 4), that it would be immediately closing its doors permanently. Oakwood’s owner, Spanish leisure firm Aspro, has blamed rising costs and declining visitor numbers for the move - unprecedented within its company. …

Popular Theme Park with Wexford People Closes After Nearly 40 Years

Oakwood Theme Park, the largest theme park in Wales, has announced its permanent closure following nearly 40 years of operation. The park, located in Pembrokeshire, faced near closure in 2008 but was saved after a £25m investment. Despite efforts to …

MSs lament loss of iconic theme park

Megafobia at Oakwood Theme Park (Credit: Oakwood Theme Park) Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Senedd members lamented the sudden closure of Oakwood, the largest theme park in Wales, calling for action to secure a future of the site. Aspro Parks, the …

Oakwood: Wales’ largest theme park closes immediately

Oakwood, Wales’ largest theme park, has announced its immediate closure due to “unrelenting economic challenges”. Aspro Parks, owner and operator of Oakwood in Pembrokeshire, said the park will not open for the 2025 season. The company “reached this …

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Rollercoaster fan saddened by sudden closure of Wales’s largest theme park

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The theme park is owned by Aspro Parks ( Image: PA Archive/PA Images) Oakwood Theme Park, the largest theme park in Wales, has confirmed its immediate closure. The Pembrokeshire-based park announced on Tuesday that it will shut down after nearly 40 …

New ‘theme park at sea’ cruise ship to set sail with world’s first waterslide rollercoaster & 10-storey helter skelter

THE Norwegian Aqua cruise ship will set sail this month for the very first time. Onboard they have everything you need to a peaceful voyage across the oceans, as well as thrilling entertainment from the world's very first hybrid roller and water …

Death of the theme park: Why some of Britain's best-loved traditional attractions are shutting their rides for good

Beloved theme parks are vanishing from Britain's landscape with increased costs, dwindling visitor numbers, and Labour's 'socialist' Budget bearing the brunt of the blame.  Last night, Wales' largest theme park became the latest to fall …

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