Abandoned Camelot theme park to reopen as immersive zombie experience

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A former theme park in Lancashire, UK, is being brought back from the dead in more ways than one, with the former Camelot set to reopen as a drive-in immersive zombie cinema experience.

The park, which was located near Chorley, first opened in 1983 and was based on the story of 'Camelot, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table'. In 1995 the attraction welcomed more than 500,000 visitors a year but over the years attendance drastically declined, leading to the park’s eventual closure in 2012. Since then, the site has been left to the fates, with the castle fabrications and old buildings falling victim to time, vandalism and graffiti.

But a decade later, a group behind a previous successful cinema event have taken inspiration from the site’s derelict and somewhat creepy appearance, announcing the launch of Camelot Rises - a cinema experience featuring scare actors roaming the grounds of the abandoned attraction.

Upon visiting the park, guests will watch one of a number of horror classics, including 28 Days Later, Get Out and The Hills Have Eyes, among others.

In addition to the undead actors, the immersive experience will also feature a display of light, sound, smoke and gore, which paired with the abandoned theme park setting will create quite the undead spectacle.

“This is Camelot, but not as you know it,” says a statement from the organisers of the event. “Something deadly has destroyed the legendary world of Camelot, now overrun by zombies hungry for human flesh! As the army struggles to keep control of the area, it’s time to see if you can survive this gruesome night of post-apocalyptic horror.”

Through February and March, 25 showings are taking place at either 5:30 pm or 9 pm. Food and drink will also be available on-site. Entry costs £50  per car, with age restriction based on the cinema showing.

Date: Various Thursdays through to Sundays (see the film schedule below)

Time: 5:30 p.m. or 9 p.m. (Please arrive 60–90 minutes prior to the time. Last entry is 30 minutes before the start time.)

 Duration: 2 hours for all films

 Location: Camelot, Charnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire

 Age requirement: Age restrictions for every film will be strictly adhered to. If you or any of your passengers are under the required age, entry will be refused and no refunds will be given.

 Films will be streamed across screens that will be strategically placed throughout the venue, ensuring everyone has a clear view of the action

The sound will come through your car's radio (any car is fine!)

Please note: Please be aware – this event is not for the faint of heart. There will be flashing lights, loud noises, smoke, fake gore, zombie attacks, and much more. As such, please bear this in mind before attending the event. Should someone who is likely to suffer as a result of the above ignore this warning, we will not be liable for this.

Film schedule
February

  • Saturday 5th at 5:30 p.m. - The Crazies (15)
  • Saturday 5th at 9:00 p.m. - A Quiet Place (15)
  • Sunday 6th at 5:30 p.m. - The Hills Have Eyes (18)
  • Sunday 6th at 9:00 p.m. - A Quiet Place 2 (15)
  • Thursday 10th at 9:00 p.m. - Insidious (18)
  • Friday 11th at 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. - 28 Weeks Later (18)
  • Saturday 12th at 5:30 p.m. - Annabelle Comes Home (15)
  • Saturday 12th at 9:00 p.m. - The Unborn (15)
  • Sunday 13th at 5:30 p.m. - REC (18)
  • Sunday 13th at 9:00 p.m. - Wyrmwood Road of the Dead (18)
  • Thursday 17th at 5:30 p.m. - Get Out (15)
  • Friday 18th at 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. - 28 Weeks Later (18)
  • Saturday 19th at 5:30 p.m. - I Am Legend (15)
  • Saturday 19th at 9:00 p.m. - The Cured (15)
  • Sunday 20th at 5:30 p.m. - Insidious 2 (15)
  • Sunday 20th at 9:00 p.m. - The Ring (15)
  • Thursday 24th at 9:00 p.m. - 28 Days Later (18)
  • Friday 25th at 9:00 p.m. - Evil Dead (2013) (18)
  • Saturday 26th at 5:30 p.m. - 28 Weeks Later (18)
  • Saturday 26th at 9:00 p.m. - REC (18)
  • Sunday 27th at 5:30 p.m. - Little Monsters (15)
  • Sunday 27th at 9:00 p.m. - The Night Eats the World (15)

March

  • Thursday 3rd at 9:00 p.m. - Train to Busan (15)
  • Friday 4th at 9:00 p.m. - It Comes At Night (15)
  • Saturday 5th at 5:30 p.m. - The Girl With All The Gifts (15)
  • Saturday 5th at 9:00 p.m. - Night Of The Living Dead (18)
  • Sunday 6th March at 5:30 p.m. - The Strangers (15)
  • Sunday 6th at 9:00 p.m. - REC 2 (18)

Description
Drive-in to the zombie infested world of Camelot Rises. This is Camelot, but not as you know it. Something deadly has destroyed the legendary world of Camelot, now overrun by zombies hungry for human flesh! As the army struggle to keep control of the area, it’s time to see if you can survive this gruesome night of post-apocalyptic horror. This is an experience not to be missed. Featuring a fully immersive, interactive zombie experience, delicious food and drink to devour, and some of the greatest (and scariest!) zombie films ever made, missing Camelot Rises would be dead wrong. Buy your tickets now…if you’ve got the stomach for it.