Derelict Chernobyl Fairground - mini archive 3

In 1986 Chernobyl's Fairground located in Pripyat was due to open. However 5 days later the disaster struck, and has since never been used.

Above, a photograph showing the bumpers cars that are covered in rust. An image you would expect to be taken of a worn out fairground that lost its popularity; not of a one that's barely been touched by human hand. The photographs taken here are a huge change on the photos I took at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Here the colours are faded as though all the life has been taken away from it compared with the bright vibrant colours of the attractions of Blackpool.

I was surprised to find out whilst researching the history of the fairground, that there are opportunities for members of the public to take tours of a variety of places in Chernobyl; including the Pripyat Fairground.

http://www.chernobylwel.com/en/trip.html