Flambards theme park will host this years halloween. In this book, christina, an orphan, is dipatched, after years of being sent around the family, to flambards, the home of her crotchety old uncle russell, whose wife had died many years before, leaving him two children, william and mark. Masked ball presents mbp is a cornish independent event production collective. From humble beginnings, cornwalls masked ball and halloween masked ball have grown to become two of the most trailblazing, immersive music events in the uk. Masked ball presents is a series of adventures in the land of saints tickets the masked ball presents pricing boxes nullam id dolor id nibh ultricies vehicula ut id elit. Recently the organiser of the even kelvin batt told cornwall live that the future was uncertain because of the cost of staging it and he.
Masked ball 2017 at flambards in helston cornwall pictures. The event, now in its eighth year, will take place at flambards theme park, near helston, on saturday, november 1. Brave the skyhigh thrill rides, or enjoy the undercover soft play. Peyton the series is set from 1909 to 1918 world war i is still being fought at the end and tells how the teenage heroine, the orphaned heiress christina parsons christine. Cornwall halloween ball 2nd november, 2019 helston, cornwall nye ball 31 december, 2019. Sit back and enjoy 12 minutes of footage of the 7th halloween masked ball at flambards theme park in helston cornwall.
Check out the admission prices for flambards here and why not book online in advance to save 10% off of the entry price. Owned by douglas kingsford hale mbe, the park slowly built up an array of aircraft, models and exhibitions. Bbc cornwall attractions flambards provides many thrills. If you fancy a dip you can book now for you and your group. We will be operating return trip buses and coaches from all areas of cornwall. Do not forget to visit the awardwinning and unique exhibitions including the victorian village and the britain in the blitz. The series is set in england just before, during, and after world war i.
Attracting throngs of costumed revellers the masked ball features original topflight dance talent music. Kelvin batt, masked ball director business cornwall. The full park has hosted major events such as the masked ball. Flambards has a growing reputation as one of the best venues in cornwall for large functions and can easily adapt to suit specific requirements. From thrill seekers to those who prefer a gentler pace, theres something for everyone to enjoy at flambards. Rides, a trip through time, dinosaurs and more on our fun family day. Established nearly 30 years ago as the cornwall aircraft park, the flambards experience is one of the most popular tourist attractions in cornwall. The halloween masked ball 2016 plans to build on all the excitement and entertainment of the summer ball.
If you left the halloween masked ball on sunday feeling like something was missing apart from maybe your dignity and a nights sleep the. The cornish event is billed europes biggest halloween party, and the only one to be staged in a theme park. The party is a strange and surreal sideshow of fairground follies, rock n roll posturing and freak show craziness, all waiting to be discovered in a nocturnaltheme park where strange things happen. Like every year, the masked ball delivers more than just music. Oct 25, 2016 business cornwall spoke to masked ball director and events manager, kelvin batt to find out what its like to be part of event of this scale. This years theme will surround the american horror story. The masked ball is up there with the most extravagant small festivals of the summer, where surreal themes and sensational arena setups are intensified by the weird and wonderful outfits of those who attend. Since its inaugural event in 2006, hosted in the depths of darkest cornwall, the halloween masked ball is one of two of the biannual jamborees of hijinx, frivolity and hedonism that have earned the events a loyal following both locally and nationally. The summer masked ball is a celebration of hedonism and decadence. Again, details bring the family situations to life. Cornwall s ben howard and his band a blaze of feather were also on the bill. Our graham and freddie capture some of the madness and interview rising.
A one of a kind event situated in the quintessentially cornish fishing village of porthleven. Private venue hire in cornwall at flambards, helston flambards. Halloween in cornwall wouldnt be the same without the infamous masked ball. The very idea of the masked ball is to get dressed up, bring your best self and party. Adults and childrens classes in trapeze, aerial silks, aerial hoop, corde lisse. Halloween masked ball 70 pictures that will scare your. Crowds queueing to get into halloween masked ball image. Apr 03, 2014 theres plenty of human interest as well.
A family friendly theme park with plenty of things to do to fill a day out. Flambards was a television series of episodes which was broadcast in the united kingdom in 1979 on itv and in the united states in 1980. By 1990, the park had grown and was renamed the flambards experience. Flambards first opened in 1976 under the name of cornwall aero park. Explain what its like being the events manager at masked ball. With the current situation regarding coronavirus, all events in the near future have been cancelled. Oct 29, 2017 masked ball 2017 at flambards in helston cornwall pictures from the annual celebration of debauchery. Flambards theme park, helston, cornwall is the perfect destination for an unforgettable family day out with its fun mix of rides, indoor attractions and entertainment. Oct 29, 2016 the halloween masked ball 2016 plans to build on all the excitement and entertainment of the summer ball. Come rain or shine theres something for everyone at flambards theme park in cornwall. Flambards standard admission ticket includes unlimited rides, large scale indoor attractions, and scheduled entertainment. Flambards is the first book in the series, and my second favourite, my favourite being the edge of the cloud. This event is now in the past halloween masked ball 2017 at flambards theme park on monday, 30 oct 2017 at 12.
Aug 25, 2016 a short video of our recent day trip day out to flambards in helston cornwall. May 30, 2018 masked ball cornwall 2018 the mayhem and madness in pictures. The series was based on the three flambards novels of english author k. Using the best suppliers in the region mbp aims to deliver cutting edge events and experiences for its own events and others. Masked ball returns this halloween loughborough echo. It is an allnight event which will have many different areas and a theme which brings halloween to life. Originally opened as cornwall aero park with a collection of royal navy aircraft from adjacent rnas culdrose, this site held great promise. Step back in time in the lifesize victorian village and experience britain in the blitz, the awardwinning indoor attractions. A familyfriendly theme park in cornwall is getting ready to welcome thousands of sinners, for a halloween hellraiser that will blow away far more than cobwebs. Please click on the link below for full details of pick up pointstimes and to book your seat. Drum and bass label hospitality will once again take over one of the stages with high contrast, metric and fred v among the line up. Tourism our expert guide to the top tourist attractions and things to do in cornwall. May 11, 2015 the best thing about the masked ball for us, was not just the great acts, not the well thought out production, but the revellers who made this festival unique and amazing.
See tickets halloween masked ball 2018 were sorry, but. It has been organised for 29th october and is taking place at flambards theme park in helston, cornwall. Flambards village theme park started life in 1976 as an aviation museum. Thrill rides, soft play area, dinosaur themed areas and a lifesized victorian village are just a few of the attractions to explore. Ronin combat academy s s b d summer camp cornwall 2016 weekend. Halloween masked ball 2015 after movie the masked ball. The masked ball is an event which was first organized by 4 friends back in 2006. Hospital records legendary club promotion arm hospitality will be taking over the grand ball room at the masked ball, which returns to flambards, helston, on october 29, for a halloween ball.
Admission prices for flambards theme park in helston, cornwall. There will be accurate aa signage to direct you on the approach to masked ball. Making amazing new friends is one of the very best things about the ball. The night the camels escaped, and 10 other crazy tales from the masked ball. This years halloween masked ball at flambards has the creepiest theme yet. Cornwall days out flambards in helston a cornish mum. Inside the masked ball site which is the best its ever. This event is now in the past halloween masked ball 2018 at flambards theme park on saturday, 27 oct 2018 at 6. Flambards experience attractions best days out cornwall. Peyton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. All the lost property from the halloween masked ball at flambards.
Organisers of the masked ball have released news of their halloween event taking place november 2nd 1019 at flambards theme park, helston. Obviously, i loved it and will read more of the flambards books in the series. The halloween masked ball 7 deadly sins 2017 youtube. Fstv at the halloween masked ball 2017 7 deadly sins. The masked ball has been granted cornwalls first 24hour. Cornwall s masked ball returns in may 2019 for another spectacular summer shindig by the sea. Flambards theme park in helston, cornwall is a great family day out with plenty of great things to do. See tickets halloween masked ball 2017 were sorry, but. Business cornwall spoke to masked ball director and events manager, kelvin batt to. The masked ball is a walk on the wild side boasting a strong and varied musical lineup. Taking place from from 35 may 2019, the festival now enters its 12th year and returns with another party for the ages. In an overcrowded peloton of festivals in the uk and europe, the masked ball stands out for its cliff tops views out to sea, multiple micro venues and 24 hour license all starting at. This years halloween masked ball at flambards has the.
The summer masked ball takes place from friday, may 26, to sunday, may 28, at beacon crag, porthleven, tr 9la. We have secured a pair of tickets to give away for this halloweens masked ball taking place at flambards theme park, helston, cornwall. A brand new ball for cornwall from the creators of the masked ball scheduled to take place on saturday may 2nd 2020 read more. Overlooking the stunning mounts bay in west cornwall is a myriad of more than a dozen themed venues, all set to a great soundtrack with top production values. Masked ball to do what you darent do this halloween.
Flambards, britain in the blitz, helston, cornwall youtube. Masked ball ready to welcome thousands of sinners for huge. Brave the skyhigh thrill rides, or enjoy the undercover soft play area. For more than a decade, the masked ball crew religiously researched the ingredients for the perfect homebaked festival and this. The halloween masked ball is based off the a394, at the roundabout take the exit next to sainsburys.
In advance of its annual halloween takeover of flambards theme park the team behind the masked ball has revealed that this years theme will be the creepiest yet the american horror story. The masked ball is a party handcrafted by friends, enjoyed by many. There will be accurate signage to direct you on the approach to masked ball. The intimate 3000 capacity themed electronic festival is populated by dressedtoexcess. The flambards experience, clodgey lane, helston, cornwall, tr 0qa. As well as the may event, the masked ball team host a huge halloween allnight party at flambards theme park in helston and a glitzy new years eve party at. Flambards theme park will host this years halloween masked ball. The halloween masked ball has always been an event for the very bravest of partygoers and this years theme is sure to appeal those who do what you dont dare to people. Masked ball 2017 at flambards in helston cornwall pictures from the annual celebration of debauchery. Private venue hire in cornwall at flambards, helston. Upcoming events metamorphia a brand new ball for cornwall from the creators of the masked ball scheduled to take place on saturday may 2nd 2020 read more buy tickets halloween masked ball a walk on the wild side set in a nocturnal theme park where.
Flambards is the west countrys leading family attraction with rides for everyone, family fun and entertainment. Find more halloween masked ball 2018 performances help. Discover dinosaurs in the jurassic journey and uncover fossils in the. The allnight event will feature eight different areas, all curated and themed around the famous annual mexican festival the day of the. Beacon crag porthleven helston cornwall tr 9la masked ball is based off the a394, take the exit onto the b3304 and follow directions to the festival to park your vehicle. Recently the organiser of the even kelvin batt told cornwall live that the future was uncertain because of the cost of. A mesmeric all night feast of mayhem, music and mischief in a theme park curated around the 90s cult classic vampire movie the lost boys at flambards on saturday 31st october. The night the camels escaped, and 10 other crazy tales. After days or reasing images on social media the masked ball presents the day of the dead the uks largest halloween party and only halloween festivalhave revealed their new venue will be flambards theme park in helston, cornwall on their website. Masked ball cornwall 2018 the mayhem and madness in. The horde of hedonists who party with abandon are perhaps the ball s greatest asset. Flambards whole park can be hired or just the indoor entertainment venue. Not only does the theme park host the best thrill rides in cornwall, but also the flambards victorian village and britain in the blitz indoor tourist attractions. Expect a myriad of rooms, dance floors, dens, hidden bars and unpredictable nanovenues, eccentric.
Flambards masked ball the camping and caravanning club. One of the indoor exhibitions at this brilliant 5 attraction. If you are at all drawn to 1910 england, old family homes, fine horses and truetolife characters, do read flambards. Alternatively, flambards is the trilogy 19671969 or series 19671981 named after its first book. We explored 24 sites across cornwall assessing each one for access, its ability to withstand inclement weather, suitability as a music venue and general quirkiness. Mar 06, 2018 calling all 24hour party peoplethe masked ball has been granted cornwalls first 24hour licence. Oct 01, 2012 masked ball at broxley manor by rhys bowen is a short prequel to the royal spyness series. Lady georgiana rannoch is invited to a halloween ball at broxley manor in an attempt to have her marry a foreign prince. The masked ball is an immersive, multilevel party kingdom with ballers all dressed to excess in a venue carved out of the cliffs overlooking the stunning mounts bay. Hosted at flambards, the theme this year is american horror story. Cornwall s masked ball returns in november 2019 for the halloween edition of its biannual event. From humble beginnings, cornwalls masked ball and halloween masked ball have grown to become two of the most. Take a spin on the hornet rollercoaster, check out the amazing views from the top of skyraker, brave the thunderbolt and prepare to get wet on the colorado river log flume.
Famous for its surreal themes and extravagant arena setups, the halloween masked ball an immersive experience like no other. Sep 12, 2016 flambards is a place that i grew up visiting as a child in cornwall, and i really love that i now get to enjoy it with my own children. Flambards theme park, helston, cornwall is a great family fun day out with plenty of great things to do. Halloween masked ball 2019 6pm 6am 021119 camping not included. The masked ball 2017 festival details, lineup and ticket. Over the years the attraction has grown and become one of britains top ten family. Flambards theme park helston 2020 all you need to know. We went there in the school summer holidays for a day out just the four of us and it was a gorgeously sunny day. This spring, the sun rising over mounts bay no longer signals the time the hardy souls.