Fireworks marked the end of Coney Beach, the century old seaside amusement park in Porthcawl, South Wales, as it closed its gates for the last time last weekend.
It was announced in January 2025 that the Welsh Government had plans to use the area that the popular amusement park and promenade for a new development.
It plans to build 1,100 new homes as well as shops, cafes, restaurants, and leisure attractions.
The owners of the Coney Beach Amusement Park, the Evans family, announced in July that this summer will be the park’s last and that it would close in October.
In a statement they said: “It is with heavy hearts we would like to share with you personally that this season at Coney Beach will be our last.”
