Dreamland Margate
| |
| Location |  |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 1863 |
| Previous names | Bembom Brothers Theme Park (1982-1989) Dreamland Margate (1920-1981) Hall by the Sea (1863-1919) |
| Slogan | Old Fashioned, yet oh-so-fashionable! |
| Website | https://dreamland.co.uk/ |
Dreamland Margate is an amusement park in Margate, Kent, England, UK.
History
Dreamland reopened on 19 June 2015 after standing but not operating for several years. The Scenic Railway was not ready for the reopening.[1][2] It reopened on 16 October 2015.[3]
On 7 May 2020, the park stated that it will not open for 2020 due to the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.[4] In 2021, the Scenic Railway and most of the other rides remained closed with the park instead focusing on hosting events and concerts.[5]
Roller coasters
Present (2)
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Coaster | D.P.V. Rides | Family | 2015 | Operating |
| Scenic Railway | Unknown | Side Friction | 1920 | Operating |
Past (18)
Attractions
Operating
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Cars | Hayes Fabrication | Roundabout | 2015 |
| Big Wheel | Technical Park | Ferris Wheel | 2015 |
| Chair-O-Plane | Fritz Bothmann | Chair-O-Plane | 2016 |
| Double Decker | Orton & Spooner | Roundabout | 2015 |
| Gallopers | Savage | Carousel | 2015 |
| Ghost Train | Biddall Bros. | Tracked Dark Ride | 2021 |
| Waltzer | R.J. Lakin | Waltzer | 2017 |
| Whirl Around | Eli Bridge Company | Twist | 2016 |
Closed
References
- ↑ "All the fun of Dreamland: Margate amusement park set to reopen in June". https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2015/mar/27/margate-dreamland-reopen-19-june-tickets-on-sale.
- ↑ "In pictures: Dreamland reopens after restoration". BBC News. 2015-06-19. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-33205233. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
- ↑ Rose, James (2015-10-15). "Scenic Railway at Margate's Dreamland opens tomorrow". Kent Online. https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/dreamlands-scenic-railway-opens-44530/. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
- ↑ "Dreamland Margate has announced that it will not reopen this summer because of the coronavirus pandemic.". Blooloop. https://blooloop.com/news/dreamland-margate-wont-reopen-this-summer-staff-redundancies/.
- ↑ "2021 reopening". Dreamland Margate. 2021-05-19. https://www.dreamland.co.uk/blog/reopening-update. Retrieved 2022-02-24.
External links
- Images of the park on NFCA Digital.
- Dreamland Margate on the Roller Coaster DataBase.
