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Dreamland improvements include more green space and art installations
POSTED 01 Mar 2017 . BY Alice Davis
Dreamland originally opened in 1920 and at its peak attracted 2.5 million visitors a year
The vintage theme park Dreamland that was restored and reopened on the British coast in 2015 is undergoing further improvements this off-season.

The theme park, in Margate, Kent, is landscaping a large area of the site and opening up a new garden boardwalk, as well as an array of art installations. Increased greenery and the addition of artworks will help create a more cohesive site experience, adding colour and improving the environment of the park.

Dreamland, famous for its Scenic Railway wooden rollercoaster, is also adding some new rides, including the Brooklands Speedway, the Wedgwood Tea Cups, the Crazy Mouse and a new Teddy and Betty Land. Other rides, like the Waltzers, that had their heyday in decades past, have been restored.

The heritage theme park has faced some challenges since it re-opened. Operator Sands Heritage went into administration amid financial problems, but the park said it remains confident that visitor numbers will continue to rise after it switched to a "pay as you play" model.

The amusement park will reopen on 28 April.
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Despite its financial woes, things are looking promising for Margate's Dreamland, with the heritage theme park in the UK drawing record attendance for a single day earlier this month.
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In an effort to turn its fortunes around, Margate’s heritage theme park Dreamland is to become free-to-enter, with visitors paying to use individual rides.
  New operator sought as Margate's Dreamland enters administration


Troubled heritage theme park Dreamland has been placed into administration after a tough opening year.
  Only Fools and Horses exhibition readies for opening at Margate's Dreamland


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Dreamland improvements include more green space and art installations
POSTED 01 Mar 2017 . BY Alice Davis
Dreamland originally opened in 1920 and at its peak attracted 2.5 million visitors a year
The vintage theme park Dreamland that was restored and reopened on the British coast in 2015 is undergoing further improvements this off-season.

The theme park, in Margate, Kent, is landscaping a large area of the site and opening up a new garden boardwalk, as well as an array of art installations. Increased greenery and the addition of artworks will help create a more cohesive site experience, adding colour and improving the environment of the park.

Dreamland, famous for its Scenic Railway wooden rollercoaster, is also adding some new rides, including the Brooklands Speedway, the Wedgwood Tea Cups, the Crazy Mouse and a new Teddy and Betty Land. Other rides, like the Waltzers, that had their heyday in decades past, have been restored.

The heritage theme park has faced some challenges since it re-opened. Operator Sands Heritage went into administration amid financial problems, but the park said it remains confident that visitor numbers will continue to rise after it switched to a "pay as you play" model.

The amusement park will reopen on 28 April.
RELATED STORIES
Dreamland optimistic as record numbers visit troubled heritage attraction


Despite its financial woes, things are looking promising for Margate's Dreamland, with the heritage theme park in the UK drawing record attendance for a single day earlier this month.
Free entry for Dreamland guests as park adopts new pay as you play model


In an effort to turn its fortunes around, Margate’s heritage theme park Dreamland is to become free-to-enter, with visitors paying to use individual rides.
New operator sought as Margate's Dreamland enters administration


Troubled heritage theme park Dreamland has been placed into administration after a tough opening year.
Only Fools and Horses exhibition readies for opening at Margate's Dreamland


Heritage theme park Dreamland is about to unveil its new Only Fools and Horses exhibition themed around an episode of the show filmed nearly 30 years ago.
MORE NEWS
Efteling to convert steam trains to electric as part of green drive
The Everyday Heritage initiative celebrates and preserves working class histories
Off the back of the success of the first round of Everyday Heritage Grants in 2022, Historic England is funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage of working-class England.
Universal announces long-awaited details of its Epic Universe, set to open in 2025
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and How to Train Your Dragon worlds to its Florida resort.
Heartbreak for Swedish theme park, Liseberg, as fire breaks out
A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden, and a construction worker has been reported missing.
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IDEATTACK is a full-service planning and design company with headquarters in Los Angeles. [more...]
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A former national ski team racer, ProSlide® CEO Rick Hunter’s goal has been to integrate the smoot [more...]
Taylor Made Designs

Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has been supplying the Attractions, Holiday Park, Zoos and Theme Park mark [more...]
Holovis

Holovis is a privately owned company established in 2004 by CEO Stuart Hetherington. [more...]
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