Camelot Theme Park

Camelot Theme Park
Camelot's logo (2006–2012)
LocationCharnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire, England
Coordinates53°38′07″N 2°41′51″W / 53.63528°N 2.69750°W / 53.63528; -2.69750
StatusDefunct
Opened1983 (1983)
Closed2 September 2012 (2012-09-02)
OwnerThe Story Group
SloganThe land of great knights, and amazing days
Operating seasonMay – September
Area140 acres (57 ha)

Camelot Theme Park was a resort and theme park located in Charnock Richard, Lancashire, England. The park's theme was the legend of Camelot, and the park decor incorporated pseudo-medieval elements. It was located on a 140-acre (57 ha; 0.22 sq mi) site[1] owned by The Story Group and was operated by Knights Leisure. The park featured many rides, taking a target audience of families and younger children; however, the park also boasted numerous thrill rides and roller coasters, including Whirlwind (a Maurer Söhne spinning coaster), Knightmare and Excalibur. On 4 November 2012, Knight’s Leisure announced that they would not be reopening for the season of 2013.[2]

The site was used for a zombie horror experience attraction Camelot Rises between February and April 2022.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Applicants was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Camelot Theme park in Lancashire closes down". BBC News. News. 4 November 2012. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
  3. ^ Lopez, Jamie (7 January 2022). "Camelot theme park to reopen as new horror experience". LancsLive. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2022.