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Banksy exhibition in Weston-super-Mare

Banksy's Dismaland on the seafront at Weston-super-Mare is being dismantled after a hugely successful five week run. 155,000 visited the exhibition which is thought to have brought a £20 million boost to the town's economy. The wood from the exhibits is being taken to Calais to make shelters for the refugees.

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Banksy's £20million boost for Weston-super-Mare

Dismaland in Weston-super-Mare Credit: PA

Banksy's pop up exhibition Dismaland in Weston-super-Mare opens it's doors for the final time this weekend.

It's brought in an estimated £20million to the local economy.

The impact of the Banksy Exhibition is triple what was first thought, according to Visit Somerset, the official Destination Management Organisation for the county. Initially predicting a £7m economic boost.

A concert tonight features Pussy Riot and De La Soul among the lineup. Visitors have been asked to wear masks so Banksy can attend incognito.

The final batch of tickets sold out within minutes - with people desperate to get inside before the bemusement park closes for good on Sunday.

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