Theme parks · South West England
Flambards Theme Park
In or near Gweek.
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
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- School holidays (Apr–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Truthall Halt · 3.7 km
- 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.
Photo gallery
Official information
Ferdi’s Indoor Play is an indoor play area located in Cornwall, designed for children to explore and enjoy various activities. It features slides, climbing walls, and themed areas like the Toddler Zone and Mini Street, providing a fun and engaging environment for young children.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
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.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
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.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.0920, -5.2580
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Helston
- Postcode
- TR13 0QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Truthall Halt — 3.7 km
- Official site
- www.flambards.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Flambards Theme Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Flambards
Theme parks · 0.1 km
771 NAS Search and Rescue Sea King
Museums · 0.5 km
Seahawk Cinema
Theatres · 0.7 km
Helston
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Flora Cinema
Theatres · 1.5 km
Helston Museum
Museums · 1.6 km
Museum of Cornish Life
Museums · 1.6 km
Fitzsimmons Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 1.6 km
Gwealmayowe Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.6 km
Helston Castle
Castles · 1.7 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Grylls Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Road Bridge Over River Cober
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Theme parks · South West England
Flambards
Flambards — a theme park in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
771 NAS Search and Rescue Sea King
771 NAS Search and Rescue Sea King — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South West England
Seahawk Cinema
Seahawk Cinema — a cinema heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Helston
Helston (Cornish: Hellys) is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England. It is situated at the northern end of the Lizard Peninsula, approximately 12 miles (19.3 km) east of Penzance and 9 miles (14
📷 5Theatres · South West England
Flora Cinema
Flora Cinema — a cinema heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South West England
Helston Museum
Helston Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Flambards Theme Park
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Gwealmayowe Caravan Park
Gwealmayowe Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Trelill Caravan Park
Trelill Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Boskenwyn Manor Farm
Boskenwyn Manor Farm — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Penrose Camp Site
Penrose Camp Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Mill Lane Camp Site
Mill Lane Camp Site — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Fitzsimmons Arms Public House
Fitzsimmons Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Pendarves Arms
The Pendarves Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
Seven Stars
Seven Stars — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Famous Barrel Public House
The Famous Barrel Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Kings Arms
Kings Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
More theme parks in this region
📷 5Theme parks · South West England
Dorset Adventure Park
Dorset Adventure Park — a theme park in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theme parks · South West England
Fantasy Island Fun Park
Fantasy Island Fun Park — a theme park in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theme parks · South West England
Leisure Ranch
Leisure Ranch — a theme park in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theme parks · South West England
Santa-Fe Fun Park
Santa-Fe Fun Park — a theme park in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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.
- What is 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
- How do I get to Flambards Theme Park?
- The nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR13 0QA.
- Who owns Flambards Theme Park?
- Flambards Theme Park is owned by Hale family (1976–2013)<br>Livingston Leisure Ltd (2013–2024).
- Is Flambards Theme Park a protected site?
- Yes — Flambards Theme Park is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- 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?
- The nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR13 0QA.
- 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.