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Dreamland Margate
Address
49-51 Marine Terrace, Margate CT9 1XJ, United Kingdom
Country
uk
Website
https://www.dreamland.co.ukOpening Hours
Daily 10:30-18:00 (seasonal hours vary, special event extended hours)
Popularity
**🎡 Historic Seaside Revival | Kent's Vintage Amusement Park** - **600,000+ annual visitors** enjoying restored vintage seaside charm - **100+ years of heritage** dating back to early 1900s - **International recognition** for heritage preservation and restoration - **Vintage ride collection** featuring restored historic attractions - **Cultural destination** combining theme park with music and arts venues
Britain's Most Historic Seaside Amusement Park
Dreamland Margate represents one of Britain's most remarkable heritage success stories, transforming from a derelict seaside park into a beautifully restored vintage attraction that celebrates 100+ years of British seaside entertainment. This unique cultural destination combines historic ride restoration with contemporary arts, live music, and festival culture to create an experience unlike any other UK theme park.
🎡 Historic Heritage Restoration
Dreamland's restoration showcases:
📜 Century of History
- Operating since 1920 with continuous seaside entertainment
- Grade II listed Scenic Railway - UK's oldest operating roller coaster
- Art Deco architecture throughout the park
- Historic ride collection restored to original specifications
🎢 Vintage Ride Collection
- Scenic Railway (1920) - Historic wooden roller coaster
- Vintage dodgems and traditional fairground rides
- Restored carousel with hand-painted horses
- Historic funfair attractions maintaining original character
🎵 Cultural Entertainment Destination
Beyond traditional theme park attractions:
🎤 Live Music Venue
- Major music festivals throughout the year
- Live concert performances by renowned artists
- Outdoor amphitheater for large-scale events
- Intimate venue spaces for emerging artists
🎨 Arts & Culture Hub
- Contemporary art installations throughout park
- Cultural events and
Attractions in Dreamland Margate
Scenic Railway
🏛️ UK's Oldest Operating Roller Coaster
Scenic Railway holds the extraordinary distinction of being the UK's oldest operating roller coaster, providing over 100 years of continuous seaside entertainment while maintaining its Grade II listed heritage status and original 1920s character.
🏆 Historic Significance
- UK's oldest operating roller coaster - continuous operation since 1920
- Grade II listed structure protecting its historic importance
- Original wooden construction maintained with traditional methods
- Living piece of British heritage representing seaside entertainment history
🎢 Authentic 1920s Experience
- Hand-operated braking system by onboard brakeman
- Original track layout preserved from 1920 design
- Vintage train cars maintaining period authenticity
- Traditional ride experience unchanged for over a century