Banksy donates Dismaland exhibit to Weston-super-Mare

Banksy has offered a giant pin wheel from the attraction

Graffiti artist Banksy has donated an exhibit from his Dismaland theme park to the Somerset town where it was held.

The show, which took place at a derelict seafront lido in Weston-super-Mare, attracted huge interest when it ran for five weeks in the summer.

North Somerset District Council confirmed that Banksy had left behind a giant pin wheel from the attraction.

It said it would be stored safely until it was decided what part it would play in any revamp of the Tropicana site.

The outdoor pool and leisure facility closed in 2000 due to falling visitor numbers.

Since then, there have been various attempts to re-open or demolish the structure.

Banksy, who is thought to hail from Bristol, said he had been motivated to work on the site because he "loved" the Tropicana as a child.

The disused Tropicana site was turned into an exhibition space by street artist Banksy