Dreamland, Margate

Project Details

First opened as pleasure gardens in the late 19th century, Dreamland is an historic amusement park in the seaside town of Margate, Kent. The park’s Grade II* listed near-100-year-old Scenic Railway wooden rollercoaster remains the centrepiece of the park today. Dreamland has long been an iconic attraction in the town – even featuring in the Only Fools and Horses “Jolly Boys’ Outing” 1989 Christmas special – but had gradually fallen into decline over a number of years

Dreamland has undergone a major redevelopment in 2017 and re-opened on a free-to enter / pay-per-ride basis to encourage higher visitor numbers. Key to the future success of the Dreamland is its programme of music at the new main stage, with a capacity of 15,000 for major events. To the front of the stage is a large ‘civic plaza’, beyond which is a grassed bank alongside the perimeter of the site that offers perfect views to the stage, with a backdrop of 3m high DREAMLAND letters. An informal arrangement of stone steps and seating has transformed the bank into an attractive amphitheatre style setting.