A Cornish theme park which opened 48 years ago is closing down because of rising costs and falling visitor numbers. Flambards theme park in Helston announced the closure "with immediate effect" on Monday.

Flambards Theme Park has announced it will close its doors permanently with immediate effect. A statement shared on the Flambards Facebook page today (Monday) reads: “This difficult decision was reached only after all possible avenues had been exhausted and we fully recognise the impact of this closure on the local community and the sense of loss that it may bring,