Demolition has begun at the legendary Camelot Theme Park as workers start tearing it down

Demolition crews began tearing down Camelot Theme Park yesterday. 

The theme park, based on the story of Camelot, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, closed back in 2012 after a strong 29 years.

Since then, the site has stood abandoned and attracted many urban explorers who have ventured in to see exactly what the derelict theme park looks like. 

The site is owned by Story Homes, whose plans for 195 homes was rejected by Chorley Council planning committee in 2018. 

Story Homes say they are still considering their options for the site but declined to add any further detail, the Lancashire Post reports.  

A spokesperson for Story Homes said: “Following the closure of the attraction more than eight years ago, demolition of a number of unstable structures at the former Camelot theme park site is in progress.

“Following planning refusal in 2018, Story Homes is still considering its options for this site.”

Everyone has fond memories of Camelot, so we’re sure a lot of families will be sad to see it finally go! 

If you fancy a trip down memory lane, you can see some ‘haunting’ photos of the site here.