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Dreamland Margate: General Discussion
DiogoJ42
TS Member
As I said earlier.... New credit???Is there any original structure left?
Otherwise there is an anecdote with a broom that I think might be apt
Sam
TS Member
Is there any original structure left?
Otherwise there is an anecdote with a broom that I think might be apt
You don't have any of the same cells that you did seven years ago, but you're still Dave
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Sheffieldthemepark
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Just found this video on youtube. Can't wait to see the other restorations 
Dave
TS Founding Member
You don't have any of the same cells that you did seven years ago, but you're still Dave .![]()
Well actually I have quite a few stem cells left over from birth and some mature neurons that have been with me since childhood and will likely roll along until I go to the great theme park in the sky.....
But that's by the by
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Rob
TS Team
I've not been following this at all so apologies for my naive question - but what exactly are they doing here apart from restoring the old wooden coaster? Just if this is meant to be a visitor attraction that is due to open this year it doesn't seem like there is much there at all. In fact it looks like a brownfield site with a half built coaster on it!Dreamland have posted a series of aerial images of the park on their Facebook:
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Two months until opening and that's how it looks? Erm...
I'm sure they are doing good work but there appears to be tonnes to do. I assume there will be other rides and associated infrastructure?
Sam
TS Member
They've already said that it'll pretty much just open with the woodie and a few other things dotted around it, and from there on it'll be a continuously improving work-in-progress. I really like the idea - each week a new path, a new bit of concrete turned into a garden, etc etc.
I think people will be so moved by seeing the magnificent Scenic run again that it won't really matter what the rest of the park looks like - the Scenic is enough. They know that this is a charity effort, not a new-build mega park.
I think people will be so moved by seeing the magnificent Scenic run again that it won't really matter what the rest of the park looks like - the Scenic is enough. They know that this is a charity effort, not a new-build mega park.
DiogoJ42
TS Member
The public are not going to want to go somewhere that only has one old woody and nothing else. The Scenic isn't even that good, it just has legendary status because of it's age.I think people will be so moved by seeing the magnificent Scenic run again that it won't really matter what the rest of the park looks like - the Scenic is enough.
I think they are making a mistake by opening so early, and it's going to hurt their image. They should wait until they have some more perminant attractions, not just a Big Apple and some cruddy old traveling rides.
Once they have the wooden mouse, the water chute, the whip and the river caves that we were promised all those years ago, then the place will be worth a visit.
Rob
TS Team
I suppose it depends how many visitors they are expecting and/or need. If it is a very small number then fine; there will be a relatively small group who wish to visit for the Scenic. These people will appreciate it and the work that has been done.
But do they plan on attracting the wider general public? If so they have a hell of a lot to do. The vast majoirity of people aren't going to have a clue about what has been done at the park. They won't go for what they see as 'some small old wooden thing that has been re-built'. It's harsh but true.

But do they plan on attracting the wider general public? If so they have a hell of a lot to do. The vast majoirity of people aren't going to have a clue about what has been done at the park. They won't go for what they see as 'some small old wooden thing that has been re-built'. It's harsh but true.
The Waterchute/river caves which consist of the boats and mechanical elements were never going to show up straight away due to the sheer cost of a rebuild. It would likely require further lottery funding to achieve this..
Once they have the wooden mouse, the water chute, the whip and the river caves that we were promised all those years ago, then the place will be worth a visit.
The Whip will seemingly be coming later (shame they couldn't get it ready for the opening).
The Wild mouse along with countless other "rescued" rides such as the Caterpillar, Cableway etc had key components destroyed by the former owners before they were evicted from the site making many beyond economic repair.
Adam James
TS Contributor
By the looks of things the Mistral rescued from Southport (i.e. the interactive mini Flying Machines) seems to be part of Oakwood's Neverland expansion - can anyone verify this?
^ Same type of ride but its not the Southport/Dreamland one as that one one of the rides they were unfortunately scrapped.
Hopefully the missing parts of the mouse can one day be rebuilt as I believe the majority is still there. Suppose it is all about cost and how easy it is to replace the missing components.
Hopefully the missing parts of the mouse can one day be rebuilt as I believe the majority is still there. Suppose it is all about cost and how easy it is to replace the missing components.
Sheffieldthemepark
TS Member
The Galloping Horses are complete
photo from Dreamland Facebook Page -

Kimberley
TS Member
Third post in a row, clearly I can't contain my excitement :') Just a few small updates:
Dreamland was featured in an interesting, and almost emotional BBC feature the other day, which can be seen here. They give a good overview of its story, not to mention its strategy as a heritage amusement park in contrast to a competitor to Merlin's parks. I am especially pleased to hear that they will be using the wood salvaged from the Scenic for tables and benches around the park
They have also uploaded the first of a series of behind the scenes videos to their Facebook page, which can be seen here. Similar to their timelapses (despite the somewhat annoying music!), it's interesting to see what else they have been up to in addition to the Scenic's restoration! I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the videos
Lastly, the Big Wheel has arrived
Credit to I <3 Dreamland, Margate Local & Family History and Dreamland for the images
Dreamland was featured in an interesting, and almost emotional BBC feature the other day, which can be seen here. They give a good overview of its story, not to mention its strategy as a heritage amusement park in contrast to a competitor to Merlin's parks. I am especially pleased to hear that they will be using the wood salvaged from the Scenic for tables and benches around the park
They have also uploaded the first of a series of behind the scenes videos to their Facebook page, which can be seen here. Similar to their timelapses (despite the somewhat annoying music!), it's interesting to see what else they have been up to in addition to the Scenic's restoration! I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the videos
Lastly, the Big Wheel has arrived



Credit to I <3 Dreamland, Margate Local & Family History and Dreamland for the images
MattyH
TS Member
From Operations Manager Ben Rowe. (shows how up to date I am with UPWH)This October. One of the biggest Halloween attractions in the UK. #gamechanger