Camelot Theme Park
File:Camelotthemepark.jpg | |
Location | Charnock Richard, Lancashire, England |
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Opened | 1984 |
Owner | Prime Resorts |
Slogan | It's a wizards day out! |
Operating season | April - October |
Attractions | |
Total | 23 attractions in |
Roller coasters | 5 |
Water rides | 2 |
Website | www.camelotthemepark.co.uk |
Camelot Theme Park is a resort and Theme Park in Charnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire, England based on the legend of Camelot. The site is owned by Prime Resorts and is home to Excalibur 2 and one of the UK's first Spinning Coasters, the Whirlwind.
Present
Declining attendance
Camelot has seen a major downturn in attendance in recent years. In 1995, Camelot's attendance was 500,000 visitors throughout the season [1]. In 2005 Camelot's attendance was only 336,204 visitors [2].
Future
Closure
It is believed Camelot will close within the next 7-10 years due to dropping attendance figures and lack of income. This is dependent on Prime Resorts obtaining planning permission for a new housing and leisure development [3].
New Rides
Camelot is believed to be opening a new ride for the 2007 season [4].
Criticism
In a survey of healthy food available at leading tourist attractions in the UK, Camelot came joint bottom scoring only one point [5].
References
- ^ "Visits to Tourist Attractions in Lancashire, 1995-2004". Lancashire County Council. Retrieved 2006-09-19.
- ^ "Major Attractions in the Northwest". NWDA Research Team. Retrieved 2006-09-19.
- ^ "Proposals for Camelot redevelopment". BBC News. Retrieved 2006-09-19.
- ^ "Camelot Theme Parks opening times & new ride announcement". Camelot Theme Park. Retrieved 2006-09-19.
- ^ "Tourist attractions 'unhealthy'". BBC News. Retrieved 2006-09-19.