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1206:. While operated, the ride was enclosed inside a building and kept in the dark. When first opened, the ride was originally called "The Knightmare" and was an outdoor coaster. In 1985, a mountain theme was placed over "The Knightmare", and its name was changed to "Space Mountain". In 1988, the indoor coaster was renamed and re-themed "The Beast" and featured the best audio for the ride, before the train moved from the station.
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However, planning permission was denied for this ride, so the park was forced to replace the ride with a
Pinfari ZL42, "The Gauntlet" (since closed). While the ride was being taken down, an expanding foam castle which was part of the rides theming was burned down, when some sparks from a saw hit it.
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A small children's ride located at the side of the Rack (previous locations include: the side of the original
Excalibur, and at the front of the park, under a different name). It was removed after the season of 2006, due to the cars and track becoming unreliable. The ride was often closed when the
325:, and would not reopen for the 2009 season. The hotel was bought by Lavender Hotels in March 2009, and in April 2009, it was announced that a buyer had been found for the park and that it would reopen in May 2009. The theme park was purchased by Story Group, a construction company based in
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Smaller of the two
Carousels in the park was removed after the season of 2006, due to its age and being shaded by the much more extravagant carousel located close by. The Junior Galleon WAS moved to the front of the Playland building, to occupy the carousel's central spot.
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Vivian who vanished into the waters of the lake with him. Vivian brought up
Lancelot, and when he went to King Arthur's court, he was knighted as 'Sir Lancelot of the Lake'. Martin Mere has been locally known as the 'Lost Lake of Sir Lancelot' following the myth.
197:. The site was owned by The Story Group and was operated by Knights Leisure. The park featured many rides, taking a target audience of families and younger children; however, the park also boasted numerous thrill rides and roller coasters, including Whirlwind (a
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since the park’s closure in 2012. Parts of some of the rides and pieces of the park still stand on the site, though in
February 2020, Knightmare, the signature ride at the park, was dismantled after being standing and left in the elements for eight years.
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Research published in 2019 suggested that the site of Park Hall Road in
Charnock Richard is projected to be able to fit 6,294 new homes across its 140-acre site. It is reported to have a potential value, in terms of development, of around £790 million.
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In the mid-1990s, "The Beast" was renamed "Venom". This building was removed in 2001, to make way for an extension to the Castle
Camelot entertainment centre, which would have created an extended indoor entertainment centre including replacement ride.
276:. In June 1998, the park was subject to a management buyout, in which the park went to Prime Resorts Ltd. Camelot had seen a downturn in attendance in later years, in 1995, Camelot's attendance was 500,000 visitors throughout the season.
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All planning applications to date (as of
January 2022) have been rejected by Chorley Council. Housing on the site has been heavily criticised by the local communities leading to doubt over what the future is for the former theme park.
2114:- Camelot Theme Park Official Website via the Web Archive, captured on 20 September 2012. The site had gone blank by the next capture on 6 December, and by 23 March 2013 had expired. It has now been taken by a coaster blogger.
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Vekoma Canyon Trip, the only split level ride in Europe. It was generally unreliable, and in 2009, it suffered a severe mechanical failure, which was not economical to repair. It was removed for the following season.
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In August 2014, an application to build 420 houses on the site by owners Story Group was unanimously rejected by
Chorley Council, with 261 public objections, as the development was not permissible within the
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The park opened in 1983 and was operating seasonally until the end of 2012. The park was based on the story of 'Camelot, King Arthur and the
Knights of the Round Table'. The local area was once covered by
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Spinning Ride. Three pink dragons located behind The Beast and rotated through 360 degrees, but did not turn upside down. It was a family version of the 'Rainbow' style magic carpet ride that was at
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roller coaster and was killed whilst repairing the tracks. The park was fined £40,000, and charged £20,000 in costs in September 2003, as it had no written safety procedures for its staff.
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One of only two diesel-powered roller coasters in the World. Manufactured by S.C. Italy, this attraction loops the lower section of the park, in 2013, the ride's train was relocated to
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for declining visitor numbers. Some roller coasters were sold, for example, the Whirlwind was relocated to Skyline Park in Germany, but others remained in the abandoned park.
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The closure of the park was announced by its operator, Knights Leisure, on 4 November 2012, the managing director blaming poor summer weather and events such as
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In August 2006, in a survey of healthy food available at leading tourist attractions in the United Kingdom, Camelot came joint bottom, scoring only one point.
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In December 2020, bulldozers were on site, demolishing a number of the structures that were considered unstable, including the iconic white castle entrance.
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1929:"The eerie pictures showing deserted, overgrown Lancashire theme park Camelot - as bulldozers move in"
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roller coaster that pulled 5Gs. It was demolished in February 2020. There is a replica of this called
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1959:"Camelot Rises: Immersive Zombie Drive Thru & Cinema | Fever"
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Dark funhouse ride, situated at the back of the Playland area
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parents King Ban of Benwick and his queen Elaine escaped to
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1899:"Plans for 195 homes at Camelot Theme Park site scrapped"
1567:"Visits to Tourist Attractions in Lancashire, 1995-2004"
1516:"Camelot theme park to reopen as new horror experience"
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The log flume ride, in 2013, the ride was relocated to
1817:"The fun stopped here: England's derelict theme parks"
2049:"Camelot Theme Park ride to remain closed after fall"
1124:. It is now at Fun Park Biograd, called "Big Blue".
1044:– performed daily in the Avalon Arena, featuring an
1927:Hodgson, Sarah; Blakey, Ashlie (13 December 2020).
329:, and leased to Knight's Leisure who ran the park.
3154:Buildings and structures in the Borough of Chorley
1324:park was open and was replaced by a gnome garden.
304:One of the roller coasters could be seen from the
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1418:ride. He survived but suffered serious injuries.
1097:A steel sit down roller coaster manufactured by
181:. The park's theme was the well-known legend of
1282:the Knightmare Ride. The ride then operated at
1485:"Camelot Theme park in Lancashire closes down"
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1875:. Democracy.chorley.gov.uk. 5 August 2014.
1569:. Lancashire County Council. Archived from
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279:The park was featured in a 1994 episode of
147:The land of great knights, and amazing days
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1849:. Story Group. April 2009. Archived from
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1847:"Story Group acquire Camelot theme park"
1737:. Camelotthemepark.co.uk. Archived from
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1458:. Johnston Publishing. 16 March 2011.
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1939:from the original on 13 December 2020
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1429:Incidents at European amusement parks
731:. In 2013, the ride was relocated to
652:, in 2013, the ride was relocated to
2029:from the original on 14 January 2004
1659:from the original on 6 February 2009
1595:. NWDA Research Team. Archived from
1593:"Major Attractions in the Northwest"
1526:from the original on 29 January 2022
1495:from the original on 5 November 2012
2191:Operated by Gulliver's Theme Parks:
1879:from the original on 19 August 2014
1649:"Theme park goes into receivership"
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903:In 2014, the ride was relocated to
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3144:Defunct amusement parks in England
2019:"Theme park fined over ride death"
1969:from the original on 11 March 2022
1705:"Short-term rescue for theme park"
1685:from the original on 17 March 2009
1679:"Buyer found for theme park hotel"
711:Small ghost train style dark ride
679:Go‐kart track by the main entrance
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3159:2012 disestablishments in England
2889:Chorley and South Ribble Hospital
2545:Pleasure Island Family Theme Park
2469:The American Adventure Theme Park
2428:Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo
2356:The Needles - Landmark Attraction
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2089:from the original on 22 July 2019
1999:from the original on 16 July 2004
1905:from the original on 2 April 2018
1827:from the original on 22 June 2018
1767:. 3 November 2012. Archived from
1715:from the original on 4 April 2009
1619:"Tourist attractions 'unhealthy'"
1462:from the original on 23 July 2011
212:between February and April 2022.
177:located in the English county of
2919:Winter Hill transmitting station
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2596:Buildings and structures in the
2453:Universal Studios United Kingdom
1761:"Lancashire theme park to close"
871:Bertie Bassett's Driving School
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3169:Amusement parks closed in 2012
3164:Amusement parks opened in 1983
3149:1983 establishments in England
2402:M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park
2397:Landmark Forest Adventure Park
2271:Crealy Theme Park & Resort
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1452:"800 applicants for park jobs"
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2316:Hidden Valley Discovery Park
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1101:. It had the same layout as
671:Balloon race ride at Camelot
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2376:Woodlands Family Theme Park
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1036:Merlin's School of Wizardry
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2555:Manchester Botanic Gardens
2418:Barry Island Pleasure Park
2261:Camel Creek Adventure Park
2112:www.camelotthemepark.co.uk
1545:https://parkhallhotel.com/
876:Extra charge was required
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1491:. News. 4 November 2012.
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1053:Other defunct attractions
956:Kiddies' Indoor Playland
765:but was not due to cost.
756:Jousting Knights Dodgems
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310:Charnock Richard Services
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2251:Blackpool Pleasure Beach
1357:Blackpool Pleasure Beach
1018:Jousting Tournament show
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813:Sir Lancelot's Chargers
420:Knightmare Ride, Camelot
224:Castle Entrance, Camelot
2509:Frontierland, Morecambe
2504:Dobwalls Adventure Park
2392:Codona's Amusement Park
1933:Manchester Evening News
1765:Lancashire Evening Post
1386:Cats of the Round Table
944:Junior Jousting Horses
502:in Warrington in 2013.
2972:Chisnall Hall Colliery
2940:Preston England Temple
2222:Other amusement parks:
1681:. BBC. 12 March 2009.
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1003:Soft indoor play area
961:Soft indoor play area
820:Pleasureland Southport
783:Pleasureland Southport
773:Kingdom in the Clouds
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654:Pleasureland Southport
633:Pleasureland Southport
530:Junior Dragon Coaster
520:Pleasureland Southport
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2351:Sundown Adventureland
2158:Merlin Entertainments
2025:. 23 September 2003.
1989:"Death at theme park"
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2514:Granada Studios Tour
2296:Flamingo Land Resort
2291:Flambards Theme Park
2276:Drayton Manor Resort
2241:Adventure Wonderland
274:Granada Studios Tour
81:53.63528°N 2.69750°W
2884:Chorley Interchange
2797:St John the Baptist
2755:Rivington Hall Barn
1995:. 22 October 2001.
1741:on 28 February 2009
1655:. 3 February 2009.
1573:on 7 September 2006
1215:Williams Amusements
1200:dark-roller coaster
1107:Busch Gardens Tampa
1030:Merlin's Magic Show
1024:Jousting Tournament
793:Pendragon's Plunge
743:Formula-K Go-Karts
490:Caterpillar Capers
350:housing development
244:The story was that
201:spinning coaster),
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2987:Ellerbeck Colliery
2967:Camelot Theme Park
2914:Rivington services
2598:Borough of Chorley
2494:Camelot Theme Park
2474:Barry's Amusements
2341:Pleasurewood Hills
2256:Brean Leisure Park
2198:Gulliver's Kingdom
2085:. 24 August 2011.
2055:. 24 August 2011.
1771:on 5 November 2012
1625:. 25 August 2006.
1046:African fish eagle
1042:Birds of Prey Show
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976:Oakwood Theme Park
934:Oakwood Theme Park
905:Oakwood Theme Park
838:Oakwood Theme Park
803:Gulliver's Kingdom
763:Oakwood Theme Park
735:in Milton Keynes.
727:Zamperla rotating
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86:53.63528; -2.69750
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2519:Killarney Springs
2499:Children's Corner
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2326:Lightwater Valley
2281:Dreamland Margate
2208:Gulliver's Valley
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915:Human Cannonball
898:Cup 'n' Sorcerer
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3048:Clayton-le-Woods
3038:Charnock Richard
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