10 h. ago 'Devastated' locals blame new 'tourism tax' for sudden closure of huge theme park after four decades

The owners blamed rising costs, as the government hikes up minimum wage and national insurance contributions, as well as sharp fuel price rises.

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16 h. ago Pictured: Major theme park's rides dismantled behind closed doors as owners abruptly shut attraction after almost 40 years

For nearly four decades, the biggest theme park in Wales has been the go-to destination for family days out. But after years of ups and downs, Oakwood in Pembrokeshire has closed.

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25 h. ago The beautiful town once named the best in Wales now living in the shadow of a huge failed tourist attraction

The closure of Oakwood came as something of a shock to many in nearby Narberth but there is confidence that the theme park's nearest town can ride out any potential storm

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59 h. ago New CGI images show how bridge containing landmark roundabout will be demolished in year

Locals have been warned the 12-month closure of the Greek Street roundabout will cause huge disruption

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66 h. ago Businesses plead for 'devastating' parking rules to be relaxed in Castle Douglas

The council is looking to renew existing legislation limiting parking to just one hour.

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3 d. ago 'Lovely' mum buried son's body near theme park but neighbours had no clue what she'd done

Joanne Sharkey was a 'lovely' neighbour who socialised with those on a quiet residential estate and was "obsessed" w - but she secretly killed her newborn son and buried him near a theme park

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3 d. ago Mother admits killing baby found dumped in bin bag in woodland

Baby Callum was found close to Gulliver’s World theme park in Warrington, Cheshire, on March 14 1998

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3 d. ago Mother admits killing baby found dumped in bin bag in woodland 27 years ago

Baby Callum was found close to Gulliver’s World theme park in Warrington, Cheshire, on March 14 1998

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3 d. ago Mum admits killing baby by Gulliver's World theme park as death triggered 500 DNA tests

The body of the infant, who came to be known as Baby Callum, was discovered in woodland close to Gulliver's World on March 14, 1998. The discovery saw nearly 500 women's DNA tested

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3 d. ago Baby Callum's mother tearfully admits killing her newborn son, 27 years after his body was found in a bin bag and remained a mystery for decades

Joanne Sharkey today admitted killing her newborn son, known as Baby Callum, whose body was discovered in woodland near a theme park in Warrington almost 27 years ago.

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3 d. ago Mother admits killing newborn son after his body was discovered in woodland near theme park in 1998

Joanne Sharkey today admitted killing her newborn son whose body was discovered in woodland almost 27 years ago.

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3 d. ago Rollercoaster enthusiast issues plea to save theme park after it suddenly closes

'Who knows what the future holds for the park, or even the rides. The statement from the park does mention that assets will be relocated to their other parks? Maybe someone could still come in to rescue it?'

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3 d. ago Oakwood Theme Park closing with 'surprised it’s managed this long' verdict

The park, which is Wales' largest theme park has said that it will not be opening for the 2025 season due to financial struggles. We take a look at what the public had to say

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4 d. ago Fear and worry over 'deeply sad' Oakwood closure as locals vow to fight on

Tuesday's announcement that Wales' biggest theme park is shutting down came as a huge shock, and while local businesses are confident Pembrokeshire has enough to draw people from far and wide, there are concerns about a wider impact

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4 d. ago Rollercoaster fan saddened by sudden closure of Wales’s largest theme park

Charlotte Brandford travels the world riding rollercoasters and said the Megafobia ride at Oakwood was one of her favourites.

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4 d. ago Oakwood: One of the UK’s largest theme parks to shut down immediately

Oakwood Theme Park, in Pembrokeshire, west Wales, announced on Tuesday that it will shut immediately after nearly 40 years

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4 d. ago Oakwood Park live updates as closure prompts petition to save theme park

A petition has been launched highlighting the "opportunity to draft a plan for Oakwood’s revival" during a consultation period

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4 d. ago Oakwood Theme Park: Pembrokeshire Wales' theme park closing after 40 years

One of the UK's most beloved theme parks has closed its doors for good 🎢

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4 d. ago Jobs blow as huge UK theme park announces sudden closure after nearly 40 years

Despite investing over £25m since saving the park from closure in 2008, the firm has been unable to sustain operations

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5 d. ago Brits 'devastated' as iconic theme park closes before the 2025 season without warning

The Pembrokeshire-based park, a staple for family entertainment in the region, expressed "much sadness" over the decision, attributing the closure to dwindling visitor numbers that have led to insurmountable financial troubles.

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