Plans for the revitalization of the closed amusement park are canceled

The closed amusement park Oakwood in Pembrokeshire, Wales, has announced the cancellation of its plans for revitalization.

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The park closed its doors in March of last year due to a decline in visitors, which led to its downfall. Initially, in May 2025, new hopes emerged when Richens Leisure Projects (RLP) announced intentions not only to save the attraction but also to expand it, planning an investment of 250 million pounds. However, these hopes proved to be in vain: soon the project was closed, and the owners Aspro Parks announced they had no intention of selling the park’s territory.

“We remained professionals throughout the entire proposal process. Now that we know the outcome, we are obliged to announce this terrible news. What could have been a new exciting park is disappearing.”

According to South Wales Argus, RLP claimed that the project would create 800 new jobs and transform Oakwood into ‘bigger, faster, and stronger than ever.’ They promised that the park would become ‘something bold, exciting, and built to last.’

Among the regular visitors at the Time of closure, many expressed sadness: “I have been here more than 100 times in my life. It is very sad to see it close.”

Another visitor added: “Very upset, I was hoping to return to try the recently updated ride Megafobia! This place is full of childhood memories for me.”

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At the time of closure, the park, which first opened in the 1980s, grew to 90 acres and included 35 attractions. However, the plans for revitalization have been canceled. Oakwood Park experienced development over 38 years and gained popularity due to four attractions – Megafobia, Vertigo, Drenched, and Speed, among which Megafobia, a wooden roller coaster, was recognized as one of the best in the world.

Currently, it is unknown what will happen to the 90-acre territory that is left inactive.

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The refusal to revitalize Oakwood Park has been a disappointment for many who were eagerly awaiting the opportunity to return to their favorite place. This park managed to become not only a developing site for tourism but also a part of memories for generations. The situation highlights the difficulties many attractions have faced in times of constant changes in the entertainment and visitation sector. What awaits this piece of land ahead remains unclear, but hopes for new opportunities continue to persist.