Plenty of people across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, throughout Wales, across the UK and from further afield have been sharing nostaligic stories following the sudden closure of Oakwood Theme Park this week, after almost 40 years of being Wales’ biggest theme park.

Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire Senedd Member Sam Kurtz said: “It's really sad news, because Oakwood holds a really special place in the hearts of many in Pembrokeshire and across Wales as well.

“I've got really fond memories of my time visiting as a child, and even more recently with Andrew R.T. Davies. He shared the photo of us both on Megafobia, enjoying ourselves, and he enjoyed it a little bit more than I did—I'm not one for rollercoasters.

“But it has been a really important part of our tourism offer in west Wales, and people shared their memories on social media following the announcement yesterday.

“Lee Day, whom I used to work with, shared the story of the time when he had to hide EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney in a restaurant in Oakwood because he was being followed around by teenagers throughout. It has been really nice, but it comes at the cost and the price of this park closing, which is deeply sad.”

Mid and West Wales Senedd Member Cefin Campbell commented: “We all have very fond memories. As a family, we went nearly every year to Oakwood and I was forced, like Sam, to go on Megafobia and the rides that I wasn't comfortable to go on, but the children felt that dad had to go with them.

“So, I didn't have much choice in that. But they were great days. Sunday school trips also went to Oakwood regularly. And it's strange to think that Oakwood may not exist.”