Is Flambards Theme Park still open?

No. Flambards Theme Park closed permanently, with immediate effect, in November 2024, citing rising costs and falling attendance after nearly 50 years of operation. Its rides, the Victorian Village and the Britain in the Blitz experience are no longer open to visitors.

Is anything still open at the old Flambards site?

Yes. Ferdi's Indoor Play, previously one attraction within the wider Flambards site, has continued operating at the same Clodgey Lane address under its own name and website, ferdisindoorplay.co.uk. It's a soft-play centre for children with a cafe, separate from the closed theme park.

What was Flambards Theme Park known for?

Flambards was known for thrill rides including the Hornet rollercoaster, the Canon River Log Flume, Thunderbolt and Extreme Force, alongside two large indoor reconstructions: a full-size Victorian Village of around 50 shops and homes, and the Britain in the Blitz walk-through experience of a wartime street.

What are Ferdi's Indoor Play opening times and prices?

Ferdi's Indoor Play's hours vary by season - term time is typically Wednesday to Friday 10am-3pm and weekends 10am-4.30pm, extending to weekdays in school holidays. Prices are typically around £7.50 for children 3 and over (under a 1.45m height limit), £4 for ages 1-2, free under 1, and £2 for adults. Confirm current times and prices on the official website before visiting.

Flambards

The former Flambards Theme Park, Helston, Cornwall (Permanently Closed)

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Clodgey Lane, Helston, Cornwall TR13 0QA

Flambards Theme Park has permanently closed. After almost 50 years, Flambards shut "with immediate effect" in November 2024, citing rising costs and falling attendance. The rides, the Victorian Village and the Britain in the Blitz experience are gone, and this page is kept for reference. However, Ferdi's Indoor Play - previously just one attraction within the wider Flambards site - continues to operate at the same Clodgey Lane address under its own name. See the "What's There Now" section below for current details.

For nearly half a century, Flambards was one of Cornwall's best-loved family days out - "certainly more than just a theme park," as its old copy put it, with something to do whatever the weather. The theme park side built its reputation on thrill rides including the Hornet rollercoaster, the Canon River Log Flume, Thunderbolt and Extreme Force.

Just as central to Flambards' identity were its two large indoor experiences. The Victorian Village was a full-size reconstruction of around 50 Victorian shops and homes that visitors could walk through, while Britain in the Blitz recreated a dimly-lit wartime English street, bomb-damaged buildings and all, to give visitors a feel for life during the Second World War.

Flambards closed permanently in November 2024. The park's operators pointed to the combined pressure of rising costs and falling attendance as reasons for the closure, ending nearly 50 years of operation on the Clodgey Lane site outside Helston.

Did you know?

Flambards' website domain, flambards.co.uk, now redirects visitors straight to Ferdi's Indoor Play's own site - a sign of how much the business at this address has scaled down since the theme park's closure.

Flambards Theme Park Helston Cornwall Victorian Village and rides - former Cornwall family attraction

Flambards Theme Park Helston Cornwall Britain in the Blitz experience - former Cornwall heritage attraction

What's There Now: Ferdi's Indoor Play

Although the Flambards theme park itself has closed, Ferdi's Indoor Play - a children's soft-play centre that was previously one attraction within the Flambards site - continues to operate at this same Clodgey Lane address, now under its own name and website. It is a much smaller, separate offering from the theme park that used to be here.

Ferdi's Indoor Play features a main play frame with slides, ball pits and climbing elements, a dedicated Toddler Zone for under-2s, and a role-play "Mini Street" area, alongside an on-site cafe serving hot and cold food in a conservatory setting. See our dedicated Ferdi's Indoor Play page for full opening times, prices and visitor information.

Opening Times

Term time: Wed-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4.30pm. School holidays: typically Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4.30pm. Correct as of August 2026 - confirm before visiting.

Prices

Under 1s free, ages 1-2 around £4, ages 3+ around £7.50 (max height 1.45m), accompanying adults around £2. Correct as of August 2026.

Facilities

On-site cafe with hot and cold food, free WiFi, and birthday party hosting.

Things to Do Nearby

Helston - a historic Cornish market town, home of the famous Furry Dance.
Poldark Mine - a former tin mine at Wendron, currently closed with an active fundraiser to reopen.
Cornish Seal Sanctuary - a marine rescue and rehabilitation centre at Gweek.
The Lizard Peninsula - dramatic coastline and Britain's most southerly point.
Porthleven - a working fishing harbour with restaurants and coastal walks.

Nearby Places to Stay

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it closed permanently with immediate effect in November 2024, after nearly 50 years, citing rising costs and falling attendance.

Yes - Ferdi's Indoor Play, formerly one attraction within Flambards, continues to operate at the same address under its own name and website.

Thrill rides including the Hornet rollercoaster, plus the Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz walk-through experiences.

Hours vary seasonally - typically Wed-Fri 10am-3pm and weekends 10am-4.30pm in term time, extending on weekdays in school holidays. Prices are around £7.50 for ages 3+, £4 for ages 1-2, free under 1, and £2 for adults - confirm on the official website.

Official Website

Flambards Theme Park no longer has an official website of its own - the domain now points to Ferdi's Indoor Play, the smaller attraction still operating at this address. Visit their site for current opening times and prices, or view a live copy below.

Visit ferdisindoorplay.co.uk

Page last updated: 21 August 2026