Clacton Pier
| Clacton Pier | |
|---|---|
| |
| amusement park | |
| Location |  |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 1871 |
| Owner | Billy & Elliott Ball |
| Website | http://clactonpier.co.uk/ |
Clacton Pier is a seaside pier in England, UK.
History[edit | edit source]
In the 1930s a roller coaster was constructed on the pier called Steel Stella. The ride was a big success and remained at the pier until the 1970s when a fire in the lift house caused severe damage which resulted in the closure and subsequent demolition of the ride.
Since then the pier has been home to a Vekoma Whirlwind coaster and a number of smaller coasters. In 2011, the current owners installed Stellas Revenge, an Interpark roller coaster relocated from a closed park.
Since 2018, The pier has been regenerating areas and improving previously outdated sites - This included the opening of a new golf course and solf play centre in 2018 and 2 major rides in 2020.
Roller coasters[edit | edit source]
Present[edit | edit source]
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Gator | A.R.M. | Kiddie | 1988 | Operating |
| Looping Star | Pinfari | Sit-Down | 2021 | Under construction |
| Wild Mouse Coaster | D.P.V. Rides | Family | 2000 or earlier | Operating |
Past[edit | edit source]
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter | J. Bakker Denies | Sit-Down | 1980s | 1997 or later | Exported |
| Steel Stella | Double Grip Tubular Steel Amusement Devices Ltd. | Wooden | 1937 | 1973 | Scrapped |
| Toboggan | Chance Rides | Sit-Down | 2009 | 2009 | Travelling UK |
| Whirlwind | Vekoma | Sit-Down | 1983 | 1985 | Relocated to Särkänniemi Amusement Park via Vekoma |
| Stellas Revenge | Interpark | Sit-Down | 2011 | 2020 | Exported to South America |
Attractions[edit | edit source]
Operating[edit | edit source]
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgems | C&S | Dodgems | 2018 |
| Go Karts | Mack Rides | Go-Karts | 2014 |
| Helter Skelter | Supercar | Slip/Helter Skelter | 2009 |
| Miami Beach Party | Kirdale Engineering | Miami | 2016 |
| Paratrooper | Maxwell | Lifting Paratrooper | 1977 |
| Twister | Sonacase | Twist | 2001 |
| Waltzer | Maxwell | Waltzer | 1995 |
| White Water Log Flume | Reverchon | Log Flume | 2020 |