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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eerie abandoned lot where old funfair rides go to die – iconic 90s characters beloved by millions left to rot
THE INSIDE of an abandoned funfair has been revealed – with iconic '90s characters, once beloved by millions, now left to rot. An urban explorer has shared eerie footage of an abandoned funfair he discovered in South Wales, with around 60 rides left to rot. Advertisement 10 Around 60 rides were left to rot Credit: Jam Press/Bearded Reality 10 Inside the eerie abandoned funfair Credit: Jam Press/Bearded Reality 10 Daniel Sims. 36. found the derelict site in South Wales Credit: Jam Press/Bearded Reality Daniel Sims visited the eerie site and found old rides with seats still intact, which he said reminded him of those from the 90s and early 2000s. It is unclear how long the fair has been abandoned for, but the rides are rumoured to have come from nearby amusement parks. 'The atmosphere was amazing,' said 36-year-old Daniel, from Huddersfield, UK, speaking to What's The Jam. He added: "As soon as we realised everything was left, we were thrilled and excited to see what was left behind. Advertisement read more on UK news "There were easily a good 50-60 kids' rides, and the remains of probably four major rides. "One was still really intact, and there were plenty of arcade machines there, too. "As we entered the site, we were met with a massive octopus waltzer ride still intact with the seats, and many childhood kids' rides that would hold memories for lots of people, especially those who grew up in the 90s and early 2000s. "We saw Barney on a train, a Winnie the Pooh kids ride, and various other ones as soon as we entered. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Live Blog "Moving towards the side of the site was a treasure trove of rides, some sort of ghost trains, and various claw and penny machines, which would all be worth quite a bit of money." Daniel, who shared the footage on YouTube, where he goes by the moniker Bearded Reality, also found a partially collapsed ride towards the back of the site, surrounded by arcade machines. Abandoned iconic UK stadium left to rot 110 years after hosting FA Cup final getting new lease of life The YouTuber said: "In the middle of the site were even more machines and rides, Garfield, Banana in Pyjamas, Mickey and Minnie rides, and what seemed like the remains of an old small Ferris wheel, which was cool to see. "The back of the site had a massive caravan that maybe the old owner used to sleep in. Advertisement "We saw American dodgems and truck rides. "We also found a strange ride or accessory, which was patented like a very interesting wheel." Daniel isn't sure how long the site has been abandoned, but said it appears to have been some time, with heavy rust and visible damage to the rides. He said of the adventure: "I love taking photos of dramatic places such as this, and showing how these places were once filled with people enjoying their everyday lives. Advertisement "The place is a bit creepy with it just being left, but the actual exploration itself was very relaxing and chilled, and we spent a few hours exploring." It comes after disgruntled And an abandoned new-build estate 10 Daniel doesn't know how long the site has been abandoned Credit: Jam Press/Bearded Reality Advertisement 10 An abandoned American dodgem Credit: Jam Press/Bearded Reality 10 A partially collapsed ride towards the back of the site Credit: Jam Press/Bearded Reality 10 The rides are rumoured to have come from nearby amusement parks Credit: Jam Press/Bearded Reality 10 Daniel shared the footage on YouTube Credit: Jam Press/Bearded Reality Advertisement 10 Some old rides were left still intact Credit: Jam Press/Bearded Reality 10 It reminded him of those from the 90s and early 2000s Credit: Jam Press/Bearded Reality
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Eerie abandoned lot where old funfair rides go to die – iconic 90s characters beloved by millions left to rot
THE INSIDE of an abandoned funfair has been revealed – with iconic '90s characters, once beloved by millions, now left to rot. An urban explorer has shared eerie footage of an abandoned funfair he discovered in South Wales, with around 60 rides left to rot. 10 10 10 Daniel Sims visited the eerie site and found old rides with seats still intact, which he said reminded him of those from the 90s and early 2000s. It is unclear how long the fair has been abandoned for, but the rides are rumoured to have come from nearby amusement parks. 'The atmosphere was amazing,' said 36-year-old Daniel, from Huddersfield, UK, speaking to What's The Jam. He added: "As soon as we realised everything was left, we were thrilled and excited to see what was left behind. "There were easily a good 50-60 kids' rides, and the remains of probably four major rides. "One was still really intact, and there were plenty of arcade machines there, too. "As we entered the site, we were met with a massive octopus waltzer ride still intact with the seats, and many childhood kids' rides that would hold memories for lots of people, especially those who grew up in the 90s and early 2000s. "We saw Barney on a train, a Winnie the Pooh kids ride, and various other ones as soon as we entered. "Moving towards the side of the site was a treasure trove of rides, some sort of ghost trains, and various claw and penny machines, which would all be worth quite a bit of money." Daniel, who shared the footage on YouTube, where he goes by the moniker Bearded Reality, also found a partially collapsed ride towards the back of the site, surrounded by arcade machines. Abandoned iconic UK stadium left to rot 110 years after hosting FA Cup final getting new lease of life The YouTuber said: "In the middle of the site were even more machines and rides, Garfield, Banana in Pyjamas, Mickey and Minnie rides, and what seemed like the remains of an old small Ferris wheel, which was cool to see. "The back of the site had a massive caravan that maybe the old owner used to sleep in. "We saw American dodgems and truck rides. "We also found a strange ride or accessory, which was patented like a very interesting wheel." Daniel isn't sure how long the site has been abandoned, but said it appears to have been some time, with heavy rust and visible damage to the rides. He said of the adventure: "I love taking photos of dramatic places such as this, and showing how these places were once filled with people enjoying their everyday lives. "The place is a bit creepy with it just being left, but the actual exploration itself was very relaxing and chilled, and we spent a few hours exploring." It comes after disgruntled residents living next to an abandoned theme park slammed plans to bring it back to life. And an abandoned new-build estate has been dubbed a "horrendous chalk scar" full of half-finished houses. 10 10 10 10 10 10
Daily Mirror
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside eerie BBC set used to film terrifying zombie show that's now left to rot
After wandering onto the long-abandoned set of a seriously creepy zombie drama, urban explorer Daniel Sims encountered a number of eerie finds, including a forgotten graveyard Concealed within a woodland clearing in Altrincham, Trafford, is a mini-apocalyptic wasteland - and those who find themselves there may well find themselves looking over their shoulder. The undeniably creepy site was once a bustling filming location for the critically acclaimed zombie series In The Flesh. Set in the fictional Lancashire village of Roarton, the series follows the plight of formerly flesh-eating zombies who have since been rehabilitated and reintegrated into society. However, the nightmare is far from over for the sufferers of Partially Deceased Syndrome (PDS), who face violent prejudices and grim flashbacks of their bloody behaviour during 'The Uprising'. The BBC Three series, which aired between 2013 and 2014, was well received, and even won a BAFTA for Best British Mini Series. In a huge blow to fans, BBC Three announced in January 2015 that budget cuts meant there wouldn't be a third season. Still, traces of the eerie world remain long after the cameras stopped rolling, with graves, aeroplanes, and even a zombie army barracks discovered at the long-abandoned set. Urban explorer Daniel Sims, 32, visited the disused site alongside his friend Micky and shared how it now looks even more like the end of the world than it did 10 years ago, having fallen into complete disrepair. It makes for an creepy sight. YouTuber Daniel said: "The set consists of a graveyard and a swamp, as well as other individual pieces. Most of the props, such as the graves, aeroplane and crocodile, are very realistic-looking, whilst actually being made completely out of polystyrene, plastic and MDF, and then intricately painted. "It seems that vandals have attacked the site a bit, but much still remains. There is one grave lying before a green swamp, which lights up and really sets the scene, as well as the graveyard giving it a spooky, random vibe. The aeroplane is quite detailed and definitely interesting to photograph as it's decaying away." In footage uploaded to his YouTube channel, Bearded Reality, adventurous Daniel can be seen peeking into fake open graves and observing realistic wooden crosses. At one point, he comes across an old boat inside an overgrown swamp area, coated in thick moss. He also finds himself wandering into fake army barracks, complete with ominous 'do not cross' tape offering a foreboding warning. Whether or not In The Flesh will ever be revived from its TV cancellation grave remains to be seen, but the set likely won't need too much updating should this long-awaited resurrection ever occur...
