Exploring Flambards Before the Auction: One Last Look (Behind the Scenes)

Join us for an emotional and exclusive final visit to Flambards Theme Park in Cornwall before its legendary attractions are sold off at auction. In this video, we take a "behind the scenes" look at the various lots being prepared for the sale, including rare memorabilia from Britain in the Blitz and the Aviation Experience. We explore the connected gift shops, get up close with the iconic Concorde cockpit, and even find some of our favorite animatronics and signage looking for a new home. Although the Victorian Village has already been sold, we were lucky enough to get special permission to walk through parts of the park for one last walk down memory lane. It’s a bittersweet farewell to a place that has been a huge part of our lives. If you enjoyed this trip through history, please Like and Subscribe to Cornwall Family Life for more updates on local attractions and family adventures. 0:00 - Arriving at Flambards for the final viewing 1:44 - Exploring the car park and entrance for the last time 2:54 - The massive queue of people saying goodbye 5:04 - Checking out the first auction lots (Shop stock & memorabilia) 6:18 - Discovering the secret connection between the gift shops 7:37 - Viewing the Britain in the Blitz auction lots 11:53 - The iconic Humpty Dumpty and man on the bench 14:39 - Finding the Red Arrows and plane displays 18:18 - Spotting leaks in the roof and the decay of the venue 19:56 - Stepping inside the Concorde cockpit 21:03 - The submarine and Dambusters models 23:44 - The creepy "Gus Honeybun" and mascot displays 27:33 - Behind the scenes of the Shackleton aircraft 30:28 - Measuring the huge Flambards flags for the garden 31:55 - Walking through the Anderson Shelter 33:04 - The Train Man and his "unfortunate chips" 34:42 - Final look at the detailed Blitz shop displays 36:58 - Incredible park signage available for auction 38:42 - One last look at the fudge and sweet shop 39:46 - Eli’s "last ever ride" at Flambards (Shooting Gallery) 43:05 - Exploring the closed Burger Bar and outdoor play areas 49:22 - Special permission to walk through the ride section 50:34 - Saying goodbye to the Jurassic Journey and Dinosaur Nursery 52:31 - The empty "Cool Zone" stage 54:49 - Exploring the abandoned greenhouses and workshops 57:43 - The final animatronic: The Drumming Clown (Lot 296)