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ONE of the UK's most affordable theme parks has revealed plans to reduce tickets even more next month.

Flambards was named as one of the most underrated theme parks earlier this year by Time Out.

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An affordable English theme park is offering cheap tickets next monthCredit: Alamy
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Flambards guests can get tickets for under a tenner - if they donate to a food bankCredit: Alamy

Not only that, but it was named "Cornwall's most affordable theme park" earlier this year.

And next month, the park is reducing tickets even more.

Taking place next month on October 5 and 6, the event is in collaboration with both Helston and The Lizard Foodbank.

People heading to the park can get a reduced ticket for £9.95 if they bring a food donation worth at least £3.

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Items that are allowed include non-perishable goods like tins of ham, ride pudding or powdered milk, or instant custard, puddings and mashed potato.

Standard ticket prices are £14.95.

Visitors can enjoy the park's attractions for a reduced entry ticket price of £9.95, provided they bring a food donation worth approximately £3.

Or, guests can give a £3 donation to the food back to get the reduction too.

Earlier this summer, Flambards closed four of its rides.

The Thunderbolt, Sky Swinger, SkyForce and The Hornet Rollercoaster are all set to be retired by the park, due to an "ongoing shortage of specialist parts" that has created insurmountable maintenance issues.

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The park then reduced it's ticket prices following the closures, down to the current £14.95.

It is one of the most affordable theme parks in the UK.

A study put the theme park in sixth place, with the average price per ride costing £1.09 when breaking down the entry ticket cost.

One of it's newest rides is the Thunderdome, a Wurlitzer-style ride.

There is also the Colorado log flume as well as the SkyRaker.

Smaller rides include spinning tea cups as well as an indoor soft play area.

And following the closure of rides earlier this year, the theme park confirmed plans for new attractions aimed to younger riders.

A spokesperson previously said: "We can’t go into any details at this stage but Flambards’ aim is to introduce new rides that are more suited to the younger market going forward."

Visit Cornwall's Malcom Bell added: "It is a shame that they have had to reduce the rides but they [reopened] at a lower price and provide an all-weather family attraction."

Here's a "woodland theme park" in the UK that has no rides or technology.

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Use these tips on your next theme park trip

Next time you visit a theme park, you may want to use our top tips to make the most of your adrenaline-inducing day out.

  1. Go to the back of the theme park first. Rides at the front will have the longest queues as soon as it opens.
  2. Go on water rides in the middle of the day in the summer - this will cool you off when the sun is at its hottest.
  3. Download the park's app to track which rides have the shortest queues.
  4. Visit on your birthday, as some parks give out "birthday badges" that can get you freebies.
  5. If it rains, contact the park. Depending on how much it rained, you may get a free ticket to return.

And there are plans for a new £300million theme park in the UK following success in Europe - that has live shows instead of rollercoasters.

In the mean time, here are the best theme park rides to visit in 2024.

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Tickets usually cost £14.95 for the theme parkCredit: Flambards - Handout
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