Britain's oldest rollercoaster closed for good
Summary
Britain's oldest rollercoaster, the Scenic Railway at Dreamland Margate in Kent, has permanently closed. The rollercoaster, which opened in 1920, has been closed since a 2024 fault and will be repurposed for future enjoyment.Key Facts
- The Scenic Railway in Margate is Britain's oldest rollercoaster and is now permanently closed.
- The ride first opened in 1920 and is a Grade II* listed structure.
- The rollercoaster was restored in 2015 as part of an £18 million investment, following closure in 2005 and an arson attack in 2008.
- Dreamland Margate plans to find a new use for the Scenic Railway so it can be enjoyed differently.
- Extensive consultations and inspections were done before deciding to close the ride.
- The decision involved input from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic England, and Thanet District Council.
- The ride had been out of action since a fault occurred in 2024.
- A pop-up exhibition about the ride's history is planned for 2026, and Dreamland is seeking public input for creative new uses for the structure.
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