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Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
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Once-bustling Pontins seaside holiday park loved by families left abandoned & frozen in time after suddenly closing down
A ONCE-bustling Pontins park has become an eerie ghost town after closing down two years ago. The site has stood abandoned and unused ever since, becoming a desolate theme park that's like stepping back in time. 4 The Pontins site has been frozen in time since it was shuttered Credit: Exploring with Matt 4 Pontins closed the site in 2023 Credit: Exploring with Matt 4 The park was one of three Pontins sites to suddenly close Credit: Exploring with Matt Pontins Holiday Park in Southport was closed suddenly, with holiday apartments being completely abandoned by the super-chain. Furnishings and decorations have been left completely intact, creating an almost post-apocalyptic feeling. Outdoor play areas have been unused for years, with timber swings, picnic tables and slides standing silent on the site. Thrill-seeking adventurer and urban explorer Matt first discovered the scene, before sharing it with fans on his social media page Exploring with Matt. Opening up about his daring career, Matt said: "I find places to go by looking at online websites dedicated to abandoned buildings and there is a huge online urban explorers community. 'For me, I am just so interested in buildings with a lot of history, such as old theatres, hospitals or abandoned colleges or high schools. 'They are like time capsules. 'It is so fascinating to me." Upon seeing the chilling video, fans began sharing their experiences at the Pontins Holiday Park. One commented: "It's a shame it's closed and looks really tidy and clean! I stayed at 'nightmare' Pontins hotel with ant nests and broken lights - I made a quick escape "This place has probably made so many memories over the years with children making friends and people meeting their life long partners!" Another blamed the Cost of Living crisis - which began under the previous Tory government - on the closure. Rental and maintenance costs have skyrocketed in recent years, thanks to factors including Liz Truss' mini-budget, COVID, Brexit and Trump's tariffs. Many companies, like Pontin's, were forced to close some of their facilities just to stay afloat. At the time of the Southport closure, Pontins said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the closure of Pontins Southport Holiday Park. "After assessing the future viability of the park, we have come to the difficult decision to close our doors. "Unfortunately, this means that Pontins Southport Holiday Park will be closing from Wednesday 3rd January 2024. "We apologise for any inconvenience caused." The company also closed its Pontins Prestatyn and Pontins Camber Sands parks in a bid to cut costs.
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Once-bustling Pontins seaside holiday park loved by families left abandoned & frozen in time after suddenly closing down
A ONCE-bustling Pontins park has become an eerie ghost town after closing down two years ago. The site has stood abandoned and unused ever since, becoming a 4 The Pontins site has been frozen in time since it was shuttered Credit: Exploring with Matt 4 Pontins closed the site in 2023 Credit: Exploring with Matt 4 The park was one of three Pontins sites to suddenly close Credit: Exploring with Matt Pontins Holiday Park in Southport was closed suddenly, with holiday apartments being completely abandoned by the super-chain. Furnishings and decorations have been left completely intact, creating an almost post-apocalyptic feeling. Outdoor play areas have been unused for years, with timber swings, picnic tables and slides standing silent on the site. Thrill-seeking adventurer and urban explorer Matt first discovered the scene, before sharing it with fans on his social media page Exploring with Matt. Read More on Pontins Opening up about his daring career, Matt said: "I find places to go by looking at online websites dedicated to abandoned buildings and there is a huge online urban explorers community. 'For me, I am just so interested in buildings with a lot of history, such as old theatres, hospitals or abandoned colleges or 'They are like time capsules. 'It is so fascinating to me." Most read in News Travel Upon seeing the chilling video, fans began sharing their experiences at the One commented: "It's a shame it's closed and looks really tidy and clean! I stayed at 'nightmare' Pontins hotel with ant nests and broken lights - I made a quick escape "This place has probably made so many memories over the years with children making friends and people meeting their life long partners!" Another blamed the Cost of Living crisis - which began under the previous Tory government - on the closure. Rental and maintenance costs have skyrocketed in recent years, thanks to factors including Liz Truss' mini-budget, COVID, Brexit and Trump's tariffs. Many companies, At the time of the Southport closure, Pontins said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the closure of Pontins Southport Holiday Park. "After assessing the future viability of the park, we have come to the difficult decision to close our doors. "Unfortunately, this means that Pontins Southport Holiday Park will be closing from Wednesday 3rd January 2024. "We apologise for any inconvenience caused." The company also closed its 4 The interiors have remained unchanged for years Credit: Exploring with Matt
