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Magical Kingdom of Camelot (1983 - 2012)

 Organisation

Dates

  • Existence: 1983 - 4 November 2012

Biography

Magical Kingdom of Camelot was a resort and theme park in Lancashire, England owned by The Story Group and operated by Knights Leisure. The park was themed after the popular legend of King Arthur, Camelot and the Knights of the round table and targeted to the family audience, although it hosted several white knuckle rides including Knightmare and Excalibur.

The park first opened its doors to the public in 1983 and operated for three years until it was taken over by Granada Group. However, theme parks at the time were suffering a decline in popularity and in 1998 the park was taken over by Prime Resorts Ltd, who managed it until 2009. Camelot was then purchased by construction company Story Group and leased to Knight's Leisure, who run it until 2012.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Advertising Leaflets and Booklets for Various Attractions, 2006

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178I26.1
Scope and Contents

Leaflets for various attractions including the American Adventure Theme Park and the Magical Kingdom of Camelot Theme Park.

Dates: 2006

Frankie Roberto Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0155
Scope and Contents

Photographs, programmes, plans, trade and advertising material, tickets, badges and other items of ephemera for British theme parks and attractions, including Alton Towers, Pleasure Land, Thorpe Park and Legoland.

Dates: c1900 - 2006

Trade and Advertising Material, 2006

 Series
Reference code: 178I26
Scope and Contents

Advertising leaflets for various attractions including the American Adventure Theme Park and the Magical Kingdom of Camelot Theme Park.

Dates: 2006

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Type
Archival Object 2
Collection 1
 
Subject
Animals 1
Fairground art 1
Log flume 1
Pleasure gardens 1
Roller coasters 1
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Zoos 1
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