A small seaside town is about to lose a major amusement park that has been around for over 100 years. Porthcawl in Wales is described by Zoopla as a beach town with “charm and natural coastal beauty”. The coastal destination attracts over one million visitors every year, with the property website adding that “Porthcawl is famous for its historical role as one of the beloved British seaside resorts”.

Out of the many things to do across the town, one of its most popular attractions was Coney Beach Pleasure Park. But now the amusement park will permanently close in October, with the locals sad to see it go.

The park first opened in 1918, and was named in tribute to the New York amusement park on Coney Island. In March 2023 it was sold to the Welsh Government, and then the closure was announced in July 2025. The site of the park will be redeveloped as part of Bridgend Council and the Welsh Government’s plan to redevelop the waterfront.

The park boasts over 25 attractions and was a popular day out activity, boasting an impressive 4.2 stars out of five on Google with visitors sad to see it go.

One person said: “Great amusement park and arcades. Special mention to the traditional Ghost Train. Such a shame this is the last season but so glad I got to visit.”

Another wrote: “Love taking my youngest into Porthcawl he’s never not amused. Not only do you have the beach and lengthy coastline not to mention the local celebrity Lizzie. There’s also the fun fair (seasonal hours) but not for much longer as it’s closing altogether.

“There’s the hi-tide restaurant which is fab plus many other food options along with the arcades plus the town centre within walking distance. Great place what’s not to love.”

Despite the popular reviews, the park has faced controversy and several incidents over the years, including most recently, where a partial derailment of the park’s Wacky Worm injured an adult and thirteen children.

The ride was an introductory roller coaster that the park said was owned by a third party.