The seafront miniature funfair, affectionately known as Kiddies Corner, was loved by both local and visiting families since it came to the town in 1961.
Despite entertaining children for a generation it was a troubled enterprise facing closure several times.
Originally owned by the Mason family, the attraction was taken over by Joey Silcock in 2018 but the coronavirus pandemic gripped hard and was no longer financially viable when it closed for good in 2020.
With its helter skelter, aeroplane rides and the cars, it was a firm favourite.
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![A view from 2001](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQxYTEwZjEwLTI5OWUtNDc1ZC05OTIxLTZkZjJiZDAyM2ViYjo3NmU1ZTc0NC1jNjg5LTQ2ZWUtODA2NS1jOGVhN2Y5MGQ2OTI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
![Albert Mason senior, 'tops up' the mini cars - no problem with petrol prices then](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjA0NzQ2MDk3LWI4MGMtNDNkNC1hYWNmLTE0NzhiNDIyNTAxZjo5MmI0ZTdkNS04YTU0LTRkMTYtOWY1YS1mMWRhYTIwNTYwMWY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
. Memories of Children's Corner
Albert Mason senior, 'tops up' the mini cars - no problem with petrol prices then Photo: submit
![The entrance, a memorable sight](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk3ZDcyMThjLTg3NWEtNGZhZS1iZjViLWIwN2U5ZDViNTNiMDphZDYwNWIwMi0yNTRmLTRmNjEtYWM2ZS1kOTNmNjY2MTA1NjU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
![The cars then were the most popular attraction at Children's Corner](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjExNDAwNzMwLWNjYjEtNDk3NS05M2UwLWNiNmFjMjU3NDUxYTpiZmFhODIxZS1kYjEyLTQ0MTEtYmUzOS0zNTc1MmEzNjZhY2I=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
. Memories of Kiddies Corner
The cars then were the most popular attraction at Children's Corner Photo: submit
![A view from 2001](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQxYTEwZjEwLTI5OWUtNDc1ZC05OTIxLTZkZjJiZDAyM2ViYjo3NmU1ZTc0NC1jNjg5LTQ2ZWUtODA2NS1jOGVhN2Y5MGQ2OTI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
![Albert Mason senior, 'tops up' the mini cars - no problem with petrol prices then](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjA0NzQ2MDk3LWI4MGMtNDNkNC1hYWNmLTE0NzhiNDIyNTAxZjo5MmI0ZTdkNS04YTU0LTRkMTYtOWY1YS1mMWRhYTIwNTYwMWY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
2. Memories of Children's Corner
Albert Mason senior, 'tops up' the mini cars - no problem with petrol prices then Photo: submit
![The entrance, a memorable sight](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk3ZDcyMThjLTg3NWEtNGZhZS1iZjViLWIwN2U5ZDViNTNiMDphZDYwNWIwMi0yNTRmLTRmNjEtYWM2ZS1kOTNmNjY2MTA1NjU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
![The cars then were the most popular attraction at Children's Corner](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjExNDAwNzMwLWNjYjEtNDk3NS05M2UwLWNiNmFjMjU3NDUxYTpiZmFhODIxZS1kYjEyLTQ0MTEtYmUzOS0zNTc1MmEzNjZhY2I=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
4. Memories of Kiddies Corner
The cars then were the most popular attraction at Children's Corner Photo: submit
![General scene of Kiddies Corner with the helter skelter dominating](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmI1MWMyNjdjLWE4ZWYtNDA4ZC04NDZkLWM1YjQyMjc0ZDIwNTpiMjc0YjQ3NC1hYzQyLTQyOWItOTMyMS1jODA4ZjQxZTBjMmY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Memories of Kiddies Corner
General scene of Kiddies Corner with the helter skelter dominating Photo: Mike Foster
![A delightful picture which shows the most popular attraction at Children's Corner](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmUyZjhmNjBiLTUyZmUtNDgyZC1hNGMwLWY2MDZjYzFlOWI3ZjoxYTBjMTU5My03MDM0LTQzY2MtOGVmYy1hODBlNDI2YzkwYjI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
6. Memories of Kiddies Corner
A delightful picture which shows the most popular attraction at Children's Corner Photo: submit