Visitors to Helston's theme park have been left feeling deflated after finding the popular Balloon Race ride is one of three to have been removed. 

However, Flambards said the rides are making way for some new attractions for the 2023 season. 

Flambards officially opened its gates for the first time this year and welcomed back guests on Saturday. 

However, a video has been posted on Facebook from a visitor on the day it opened which reveals that some of the popular rides and attractions are under construction or have completely gone.  

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The Balloon Race, which has been at the park for many years and is highly popular with smaller children, has now gone completely, while the indoor play area Coolzone is closed off to the public, and Space Race is also fully closed.

Following an incident in July 2022, Space Race has remained closed following investigations. Three people were reportedly hurt after the ride operator had to perform an emergency stop whilst the ride was in motion. One member of the public needed medical treatment and an investigation was launched.

Some people on Facebook have spoken on their disappointment after realising the rides were missing, with one saying: “We pay more and more each year and there's less and less there.” 

However, Flambards has now told the Packet what is going to happen with three closed attractions. A spokesperson said: "The Balloon Race is going to be replaced with a new park attraction.

"However, there is a delay in the supplies of this arriving on time.

"The Coolzone is being redeveloped into an indoor seating and entertainment area and will open in June.

"The Space Race remains closed for future development.

"Three new attractions have been shortlisted for that area and discussions are ongoing with the relevant companies as to lead times for delivery and installation."

In January, it was announced that One2Eleven will be renamed and will be included as part of standard admission into the main park. Flambards revealed to the Packet that, because of this, there will be no separate entry to the indoor play for anyone not wishing to purchase a full theme park ticket during its open season.

Other changes include a reduction in the age limit for children using the centre, meaning the soft play will now only be for children aged eight and under.

General manager Richard Welby said: “We’re very much looking forward to Easter after a fantastic opening weekend, since then we’ve had some incredible feedback from our visitors.

"The locals’ season pass offer has been a roaring success and the uptake on these and the season pass offer for RNAS Culdrose personnel has given our visitors even more added value.

"We have worked very hard with all of our suppliers over the past 12 months to ensure that any cost savings we can make have been directly passed on to our visitors.”