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Wander through empty hotels, rusting fairground rides, closed-down cinemas and deserted resorts to uncover leisure destinations that time forgot. Once alive with laughter and music, these venues now stand in silent decay. Our explorations celebrate their faded glamour and the memories left behind.
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Jungleland Zoo
Located just off one of the main tourist areas of Kissimmee, Orlando, Jungleland Zoo was an animal zoo and attraction venue that closed its doors in 2002 due to dwindling ticket sales, allegedly due to the 9/11 terrorist attacks as well as allegations in local media of animal abuse on site.
Vilnius Palace of Concerts and Sports
The Palace of Concerts and Sports (officially named Sporto rūmai) is a 4400-seater indoor basketball and volleyball arena located in Vilnius, Lithuania. This Palace was built by the Soviets on the site of Piramónt cemetery which is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Vilnius
Jaunting Petrol Station
Jaunting Car Services was a petrol station and Mace Convenience Store located on the road to Armoy. Visitors came from all over Northern Ireland to see the Jaunting Car which was perched on the roof above the petrol pumps.
Warren House
A Victorian-style holiday home operated by the Orange Order for boys of the Junior Orange Association of Ireland.
The Abandoned Caravan Campsite
An abandoned caravan campsite located beside a forest park with easy access to a nearby mountain range in Northern Ireland.
Táin Holiday Village
Táin Holiday Village was built by Robert Walker Greer, a local landowner who also commissioned The Quay to help develop Carlingford Lough’s fishing industry.
The Wayside Inn
The Wayside Inn was a popular bar and restaurant located in Cloughmills.