world in miniature goonhavern cornwall

muppet · Jan 1, 2011

bit of a family explore this one (well it is christmas) i think it opened in the 80s it was closed october 2008 the owners Heritage Attractions are working hard to ensure that the site remains in use for the tourism industry . the grounds are fairly striped still plenty to see . the mian building is locked and alarmed nevermind
on with the pics

thanks for looking

muppet · Jan 1, 2011

oh poo i meant to put this in leisure sites how do i move it

Foxylady · Jan 1, 2011

Tis moved, Muppet.

I love this. Just the sort of thing I loved as a kid. Forget the stomach-churning rides! The adventure trail entrance and exploring to see what's around the next corner has always been my thing. :mrgreen:

Nice one, M.

highcannons · Jan 1, 2011

fanatasy land

Well cool! Wouldn't wanna wander round after too much beer or something.....it reminds me of the MGM Studios in Hertfordshire before it all got knocked down. There used to be cowboy towns and Japanese towns, canals, galleons and all sorts there. My favourite was a large shed with medieval armour made of aluminium stored in it!
Nice one mate.

oldscrote · Jan 1, 2011

That's just darn right silly......I love it,more please.

bonecollector · Jan 1, 2011

I remember family holidays to cornwall in the late eighties and we visited this place a few times.
It doesnt seem to have changed much.
Thanks for sharing.

dangerous dave · Jan 1, 2011

damn we looked at this the other day was not sure if the site was live due to fresh cut grass so left it

skeleton key · Jan 1, 2011

Well done mate,That put a smile on my face

SK

muppet · Jan 1, 2011

dangerous dave said:
damn we looked at this the other day was not sure if the site was live due to fresh cut grass so left it

its been shut for 2years but like you said the grass has been cut . we have there twice gates have been shut that were open trees cut down ect someones looking after the place

SnakeCorp · Jan 1, 2011

highcannons said:
Well cool! Wouldn't wanna wander round after too much beer or something.....it reminds me of the MGM Studios in Hertfordshire before it all got knocked down. There used to be cowboy towns and Japanese towns, canals, galleons and all sorts there. My favourite was a large shed with medieval armour made of aluminium stored in it!
Nice one mate.

*ears prick up* MGM at Borehamwood? Any photos from back then?

Spudgun · Jan 2, 2011

We went to Cornwall in '99 & this place was supposed to be a 'day' out. Sky high entrance fee & little delivered.....My advice to whoever is trying to keep the dream alive is to sell the land & refund my money.

highcannons · Jan 2, 2011

'fraid not as I was a lot younger. It was fun round there then, I can remember a DH Mosquito sat on its arse in field when they filmed 633 Squadron. Maybe a trawl through the internet would find some stuff....might have a go at that as it was a fascinating place to get chased off of as a kid!

SnakeCorp said:
*ears prick up* MGM at Borehamwood? Any photos from back then?

KooK. · Jan 2, 2011

Liking this one, summet a bit different, that giant rabbit is the stuff of nightmares though...

tommo · Jan 2, 2011

wicked i also visited here once a good 10 years ago now lol, not changed much it was hanging back then :mrgreen:

TK421 · Jan 3, 2011

Like it, its in remarkably good condition too.

fidget64 · Jan 5, 2011

What a fun place, I like how the dog got in on the act too!

smiler · Jan 6, 2011

A few more pics, I have followed Muppets instructions on how to resize pics for posting, so if they wrong its all his fault!!

It’s a fun place to visit.
Smiler

GE066 · Jan 6, 2011

dangerous dave said:
damn we looked at this the other day was not sure if the site was live due to fresh cut grass so left it

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Nice find chaps

oldscrote · Jan 6, 2011

oldscrote said:
That's just darn right silly......I love it,more please.

ask and it shall be granted, thank you.

smiler · Jan 6, 2011

Sorry Folks,

One of the pics got away from me so I’ve re-posted it
If you are thinking of visiting here be warned
Prowling security guards all over the place

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