Beloved Cornwall attraction Dairyland closing for good due to 'significant' losses
A beloved family attraction in Cornwall is closing its doors for good due to 'significant' losses, causing heartbreak among generations of residents and visitors. Dairyland at Tresillian Barton, near Newquay, will close its doors in November.
Bosses, who purchased the family adventure park and petting farm in 2019, say they have been doing their best to make the business economically viable but have been unsuccessful. It comes amid rising operating costs that have led to "significant" financial losses every year despite two record seasons.
Sharing the news to Facebook this morning (Wednesday, September 25) Dairyland Farm Park said all of its animals will be moving to new homes and that it will ensure "they will be loved and treasured". It said more information will be available in the coming days.
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A spokesperson said, in a statement: "It is with the deepest regret that we have to announce the closure of Dairyland Newquay. Since Purchasing the park in 2019 the team have strived to make the park economically viable, and despite two record seasons in a row under new management, the challenges of Covid and the ongoing increase in operating costs have resulted in the park making a significant financial loss every year which we cannot continue to support.
"We will find all of our animals new homes where they will be loved and treasured, as they have been at Dairyland . The park will be open for one final week in October for Halloween, after which we will be closing the park for the last time at 5pm on Sunday, November 3."
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"During October the Bullpen will be open Friday (12pm-5pm) and Sat-Sun (10am-5pm). The park will close September 29th as we begin our Halloween Preparations We ask that all members bear with us whilst we sort bits out, more information will become available in the next few days. If members have any questions at this time we ask that you email: admin@dairylandfarmpark.com."
It continued: "We are so very grateful for the support and kindness given to Dairyland over the years, and we know how much of a loss this will be for everyone who has grown up with Dairyland in their childhood. Thank you."
Hundreds of comments, likes and shares have already engulfed the social media post showing what a huge loss it will be for Cornwall. One wrote: "Sad news. Our family have loved going to Dairyland over the years. It will be greatly missed."