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A POPULAR family-run theme park is at risk of closing forever after it was forced into liquidation.

Brean Theme Park in Somerset originally opened back in 1946 as a camp site and later grew, but soon will close for good.

The theme park, which calls itself the ‘UK’s largest free-entry theme park’, has over 40 rides – which include indoor and outdoor rollercoasters, a ghost train and carousels.

According to The Gazette, the UK’s official public record, the theme park has gone into liquidation, with Nicholas Stafford of Hazlewoods LLP appointed as liquidator.

On February 4, ‘resolutions for winding-up’ were published in The Gazette.

It states: “NOTICE IS GIVEN that the following written resolutions of the above-named Company, were passed on 28 January 2026 as a Special resolution and Ordinary resolution respectively:

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1. That the Company be wound up voluntarily
2. That Nicholas Stafford (IP No: 27270) of Hazlewoods LLP, Staverton Court, Staverton, Cheltenham, GL51 0UX be appointed Liquidator of the Company.”

This essentially means that the company must cease trading and in other words, close.

A spokesperson has confirmed to Burnham-On-Sea.com that Brean’s Unity Holidays and Brean Splash, Brean Play and Brean Gym will be unaffected.

No official date for the closure has been announced yet but currently on the website it says the park is still set to open as usual on March 14.

The House family originally purchased the land of the theme park in 1946, with it first being a camp site.

In the 70s, it expanded to include a golf course, swimming pool, bars and a bowling alley.

Most of the rides then came in the 80s.

The park is usually open seasonally between March and October.

While entry is free, each ride costs a different amount of credits which can be purchased when you arrive.

Many people have taken to social media to share their sadness on the news.

One person said: “Aww that will be missed by a lot of people , Brean isn’t the same.”

Another added: “That’s a shame kids loved it up there.”

Brean Theme Park has been contacted for comment.

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A MAJOR airline has confirmed it is axing all long-haul flights from a UK airport – starting next month.

The airline will cancel its long-haul transatlantic routes to the US and the Caribbeans.

Aer Lingus will stop flying from Manchester to New York JFK from February 23.

The operator will then cease its flights to Orlando and Barbados from March 31.

In order to re-accommodate impacted passengers who were scheduled to travel to the Caribbean island from Manchester, the airline will run a service from Dublin to Barbados in April and May.

The affected customers have already been contacted and given options for a refund or rebooking.

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The airline said that the developments will not affect Aer Lingus or Aer Lingus Regional services between Ireland and Manchester.

A spokesperson told The Sun:

An airline spokesperson told The Sun: “Aer Lingus informed staff and their representatives at its Manchester base today that the airline’s Manchester transatlantic operations will fully cease as of and from 31st March 2026.

“Manchester-New York operations will cease from 23rd February 2026 and Aer Lingus plans to operate a service from Dublin to Barbados (subject to receipt of necessary approvals) during the months of April and May to reaccommodate affected customers.

“There is no impact to Aer Lingus or Aer Lingus Regional (Emerald Airlines) flights between Manchester and Ireland. Customers are being informed directly of the cancellation of flights and provided with reaccommodation and refund options.

“Aer Lingus will continue to engage with staff representative groups to discuss the phased reduction in operations, redeployment opportunities and the terms of a severance package at the Manchester Base.

“Aer Lingus acknowledges that this is a very difficult time for colleagues based in Manchester and will seek to ensure that colleagues are kept informed and supported as discussions evolve during the next phase of the consultation.”

In the past, the airline has said that its long-haul routes from Manchester had an operating margin that “significantly lags behind” that of Ireland.

About 200 employees at the base, which Aer Lingus launched in 2021, could be impacted if the closure goes ahead.