It became a fixture in the seaside town, but like many seafront amusement parks it fell into decline and was shuttered in 2006. Rides first appeared on the Dreamland site in Margate as far back as 1880, but it really took off when the Scenic Railway roller coaster was installed in 1920. Take a trip into the derelict Blobbyland in the stunning video below from YouTube user trimcatchris: 1. Pleasurewood Hills also briefly hosted Mr Blobby, but the park survived as an independent entity. The second in Somerset, lasted a little longer, closing in 1999 after Noel's House Party was finally cancelled by the BBC. The first, in Lancashire, closed down just three months after opening in 1994, resulting in a £2 million loss for the local council. Mr Blobby's popularity led to the opening of two theme parks dedicated to the character. The large, pink character caused chaos wherever he went, and although many adults despised him, he proved to be a huge hit with younger viewers. Blobbyland (Somerset)Īt the height of his fame in the late 1990s, Mr Blobby attracted almost 17 million viewers to the Noel's House Party television show, hosted by Noel Edmonds. The shots below show the state of the park in June 2013 (you can see more here). Camelot had long been expected to meet the same fate, having suffered from declining attendances from 2006 onwards. For a long period, the park was twinned with the American Adventure in Derbyshire, which closed in 2007. This inspired the park's theme, which saw a number of King Arthur-themed attractions installed. The park's Managing Director, Roy Page, blamed a combination of the impact of the unusually wet summer weather, the London Olympics and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee for another year of weak revenues.Ĭamelot first opened back in 1983, on the site of the former "Lake of Sir Lancelot".
Camelot (Lancashire)Īfter several years of financial struggles and question marks over its long-term future, Camelot finally confirmed that it would close for good at the end of the 2012 season. Let's take a look at 5 haunting abandoned theme parks in the UK.
Most stood (or still stand) abandoned for several years after closing, in a ghostly reminder of their former lives. The last two decades have seen the closure of a number of theme parks and amusement parks in the country. Inevitably, though, not all of the newly-constructed wonderlands could last the test of time, particularly as leading parks such as Alton Towers and Thorpe Park expanded their reach. Ask to stay in his room – if you dare! Another famous creepy spot in NorCal is Battery Point Lighthouse, which was built in 1856 and is said to be host to an unknown number of ghosts.The 1980s saw a theme park-building boom in the UK, and the country still has a strong market for such parks. He turns water faucets on and off, messes with lights, opens and closes doors, and more. Groveland Hotel is a notoriously haunted old inn where the spirit of a former guest named Lyle is said to wander the halls. Some of the more notoriously spooky creepy places in Northern California include the USS Hornet, an old, decrepit battleship who saw more than 300 crewmen die during her 27-year career as an active service vessel that is now known as “America’s Most Haunted” ship. When a park is abandoned, we see the shell of this. What are the best creepy places in Northern California?īelieve it or not, Northern California is as creepy in some places as it is downright beautiful in others. The goal of an amusement park is to hold peoples attention, engage their curiosity, and excite them. For more of our favorite abandoned places and things in Northern California, take a look at this article. Bodega Bay is home to some old, decaying buildings, and each of them is photogenic in its own spooky ways. In Point Reyes, you can find the remains of an old boat washed up on a wetlands area preservation camp. Urban explorers have several Northern California locales they tend to find interesting some of our favorite abandoned places in Northern California include the old ghost town of Bodie, which still has numerous standing buildings (though recently the entire town was sold and its future remains uncertain). It’s also, however, a haven for those who see beauty and intrigue in urban decay. Northern California is a haven for nature lovers, hikers, and folks who have a penchant for photographing nature at its best. What are some interesting, abandoned places in Northern California?
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