Oakwood Theme Park: Wales' largest theme park shuts after 'unrelenting economic challenges'
- Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire has closed immediately after nearly 40 years of operation, as announced by Aspro Parks.
- Aspro Parks stated that the decision was made due to declining visitor numbers and 'unrelenting economic challenges' affecting operations.
- Samuel Kurtz, a member of the Senedd, expressed that the closure is 'deeply sad' and that the park held a 'special place in the hearts of many.'
- Aspro Parks has invested over £25 million since 2008 to keep the park open, but has now deemed future investment 'unsustainable.
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Oakwood Theme Park: Wales' largest theme park shuts after 'unrelenting economic challenges'
Spanish firm Aspro Parks, which operated Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire, said it was sad to close "a much-loved destination for generations and a rite of passage for many young visitors".
One of UK's biggest theme parks announces it will shut down immediately
Dwindling visitors and financial issues led to the closure (Picture: Oakwood Theme Park) Wales’ largest theme park shut with immediate effect today after operating for almost 40 years. Oakwood Theme Park, in Pembrokeshire, west Wales, announced they were shutting immediately after ongoing financial challenges and dwindling visitors. Aspro Parks said the ‘difficult decision’ came after investing more than £25,000,000 since the park was last saved…
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