The Save Dreamland Campaign was launched by Joyland Books in January 2003 and is now supported by several thousand people. This is the place to discuss all aspects of saving Margate's famous amusement park and its iconic , Grade II listed Scenic Railway, Britain's oldest roller coaster.
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by jb43 » 16 Apr 2008, 14:40
Does anyone remember an inside water ride it was just on the right immediately as you entered the dreamland entrance the origonal entrance that is no idea what the ride was called but you sat in round sort of boat have family pics of the ride but no idea what it was called or if its even still inside? any one know ? thank you joe
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by jb43 » 16 Apr 2008, 15:16
dreamlandiscool wrote:River Caves
River Caves thank you lets hope it does im sure the river caves is still there unless they sold it off such a shame ....
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by EAS » 16 Apr 2008, 15:35
Sadly, I think you will find the site pretty much cleared... the Scenic only survived as it was listed... although there is a hope a recreation of a River Caves ride can be made, using some parts rescued from the historic ride at Southport, wrecked by em... PBB Ltd. Last year.
That's after they bulldozed the Cyclone.
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by porterm » 16 Apr 2008, 15:41
Hi Joe,
I believe the ride you remembered here was called Stowaway; it was a rather poor man's version of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean, however I thought it was a welcome addition when Mr Godden took over in 1996. The main problem though was how it could so easily be overlooked right there immediately to the right of the old entrance "tunnel" as I like to call it.
I think it has now been transferred to the Bembom's new park venture at Loudon Castle in Scotland, but as an open air attraction losing out on any theming etc.
Martin
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by jb43 » 16 Apr 2008, 15:50
porterm wrote:Hi Joe,
I believe the ride you remembered here was called Stowaway; it was a rather poor man's version of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean, however I thought it was a welcome addition when Mr Godden took over in 1996. The main problem though was how it could so easily be overlooked right there immediately to the right of the old entrance "tunnel" as I like to call it.
I think it has now been transferred to the Bembom's new park venture at Loudon Castle in Scotland, but as an open air attraction losing out on any theming etc.
Martin
Many thx martin, brings back so many good memorys that place how sad its all but gone regards joe...
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by Chris H » 16 Apr 2008, 19:12
What a classic!
That ride was the best themed ride that godden added.
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by jb43 » 16 Apr 2008, 19:15
Chris H wrote:What a classic!
That ride was the best themed ride that godden added.
Yea one of many was real fun that place lets hope it will be again one day..
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