Dreamland Margate, Kent
The Dreamland amusement park first opened in 1920, as holidaymakers and day-trippers, mainly from London began to arrive in numbers to the East Kent coastal resort of Margate.
Ferris Wheel
After years of decline, however, many of Dreamland’s big rides were dismantled in the 1990’s, with the park finally closing in 2003.
Re-Opening
After years of renovation, Dreamland finally reopened in June this year (2015) with beautifully restored retro-fitted rides and amusements taking visitors back to the golden age of the great British seaside holiday. The Dreamland Arcade for example is a classic British seaside arcade with modern and vintage games including Punch & Judy, pinball and retro roller skating.
Art deco sign at Dreamland, Margate, Kent
Rides
The rides include a wooden Scenic Railway, the oldest roller coaster in Britain, a 1920’s style Helter Skelter and a Wedgewood teacups ride.
Merry Go Round
With Kent voted Europe’s top family holiday destination by readers of Lonely Planet, there’s no better time to take the children.
The food on offer ranges from fish and chips, of course to spicy Thai curries. The art deco ballroom hosts a variety of events throughout the year including Soulgate on Sea and Screamland at Halloween time.
Access – Getting There
Dreamland (dreamland.co.uk)
Marine Terrace, Margate, CT9 1XJ
Tel: 01843 295887
Margate Station has trains to Victoria via Chatham. There are also services to London St Pancras via Ramsgate, Canterbury West and Ashford International.
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