Thousands sign petition to reopen 'shambolic' Willy Wonka experience which shut after outrage from families

Thousands of people have signed a petition to reopen a 'shambolic' Willy Wonka experience which shut amid outrage from families who visited.

The 'failed' attraction - reported to cost up to £35-a-head - was closed down last weekend after police were called out to the warehouse where it was being held.

Angry parents demanded refunds after visiting, describing lacklustre set designs in a near-empty warehouse in Glasgow. But a petition has emerged calling for the event to reopen - calling it 'beloved'.

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Organiser Dylan Roberts said: "I, along with countless others, have been deeply affected by the closure of the Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience. This unique attraction has brought joy and wonder to thousands of visitors since its opening.

"It is more than just a tourist spot; it's a place where dreams come alive and imaginations run wild. The public demand for its reopening is overwhelming.

"Reopening the Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience will not only bring back a beloved attraction but also boost local economy by attracting tourists once again."

The petition, signed by almost 4,000 people at the time of writing, is being hosted on Change.org. It calls for action by Glasgow City Council.

The authority distanced itself from the event on Thursday (February 29) with a spokesperson saying: "We had nothing to do with this event. The Willy Wonka Experience was a private event and was not held at a council venue."

The event was cancelled by organisers House of Illuminati midway through Saturday following complaints from parents. Writing on their social media page on Wednesday, the group said they would not be holding any events in the foreseeable future.

They said: “I