End of an era as Oakwood Theme Park set for ‘immediate closure’
Oakwood Theme Park in Pembrokeshire had been closed for its annual winter season but was expected to re-open soon with many looking forward to a family fun-filled day out in west-Wales in the 2025 season.
The park blames declining visitor numbers for its decision and also the unrelenting economic challenges that have come into play in recent times. Both have had a massive impact of a difficult decision.
The theme park has been a staple visitor attraction in Pembrokeshire since the 1980s.
In a statement on its website, the park said:
“It is with much sadness that we have to announce the immediate closure of Oakwood Theme Park and confirm the park will not open for the 2025 season.
“Following a strategic review of the business, Aspro Parks, owner and operator of Oakwood Theme Park, have reached this difficult decision due to the challenges presented by the current business environment.
“All possible avenues have been explored to avoid the closure, and we fully recognise the impact of the closure on the local community and the loss that will be felt as a result.”
A statement from Aspro Parks Group said:
“In the entire history of Aspro we have never closed any park or attraction.”We, and our dedicated team of staff has strived to overcome numerous challenges to continue to bring joy to families and visitors across the region and country.
“Unfortunately, we could no longer see a sustainable way forward and will seek to improve our other parks using the assets and where possible team elsewhere”.
Oakwood Park thanked team members past and present, suppliers and contractors, as well as all visitors from over the years for making the theme park “a special place.”
[Lead image: Oakwood Theme Park]
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