EERIE photos show what an abandoned theme park looks like eight years on from its closure.
Pleasure Island in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, closed for the final time in 2016 leaving punters gutted.
Its rides and rollercoasters were distributed to various other theme parks across the globe, leaving empty spaces where they once stood.
Since its closure, a number of Urban Explorers have ventured onto the site.
And now, ghostly new images have emerged showing the once bustling tourist hotspot looking derelict nearly a decade after it shut.
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The pictures were posted to the Pleasure Island Archive Facebook page, which is run by enthusiast Alfie Lugsden, who also owns many Pleasure Island props and memorabilia.
Sadly, many of the original buildings have been damaged over the past few years.
And the haunting pictures show the abandoned theme park has fallen into disrepair and has been reclaimed by nature.
The cavernous venue has an aura of a bygone era with empty attractions and eerie silence piercing the air.
Many of the buildings' walls are covered by 10ft high shrubbery.
The former paths where thousands of people once walked to go from ride to ride have been taken over by weeds.
Abandoned pathways and entrances are now covered in dirt and graffiti while the colourful stands for popular rides such as the Dodgems are now fading away.
Old kiosks and worn ticket counters are markers belonging to happier times for theme park fans.
Alfie also captured old tickets and flyers littered around the grounds.
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Pleasure Island opened its doors in 1993 and closed after seeing a gradual fall in visitor numbers.
Owner Melanie Wood said it was a "massive struggle" to keep the attraction open.
At the time of its closure, the theme park's general manager, Neil Ireland, said: “It’s hard for me to get my head around.
“I was involved right from the beginning in the decision making, the layout of the park, themes and ride layout.
"It was quite an in-depth role at the time. Seeing the park develop was a rewarding feeling.”
But all is not lost for the once thriving theme park.
Just last month, the BBC reported that the former site has moved closer to becoming a £65million holiday resort.
The redevelopment plans include two hotels with around 222 rooms and an on-site casino.
There will also be 272 holiday lodges, as well as shops including a Lidl, Costa drive-through and a garden centre.
A private consortium wants to use the land for 272 holiday lodges and two hotels.
Initially, several issues were raised including a flooding objection from the Environment Agency (EA) over fears the lodges would become waterlogged.
This was later withdrawn after developers added flood measures to their plan, including not using the holiday homes in winter.
The proposed development would also include a coffee drive-through and a cycle-hire building.
The plan was first submitted in late 2022, with the EA opposing in February 2023.
However, the plan is listed as "pending consideration" on the North East Lincolnshire Council planning portal.
Pleasure Island is not the only theme park set for a revamp - Camel Creek Adventure Park in Cornwall is also launching holiday accommodation after going into administration last year.
Plans revealed earlier this year included caravans, safari tents and glamping pods, as well as amenity blocks with showers and toilets.
The theme park was able to reopen in March with three new attractions, including pirate-themed adventure golf, a 7,000 square foot playground inspired by Merlin the magician and an indoor playground and cafe.
