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FAMILY FUN IN KENT
THE ULTIMATE SUMMER OF FUN AT DREAMLAND, MARGATE
Dreamland, Margate’ s iconic amusement park and entertainment venue by the sea, offers family friendly vintageinspired rides and attractions plus some of the biggest names in music, solidifying the park as the jewel in the crown of the everpopular British seaside town.
The amusement park is free to enter and open on weekends and bank holidays throughout the summer season, when the doors will be open daily for six weeks of summer fun. Dreamland will also be open for October half term, so the fun doesn’ t stop when the sun decides to dip a little earlier.
Continuing its reputation as a day out for all of the family, summer prices for all-day wristbands have been reduced by over 15 % until 1 September 2026. A Tiny Tots wristband is now just £ 10.99( a saving of £ 2) and a Mega Ride wristband is £ 20.99( a saving of £ 4); standard ride tokens are also available at £ 3 each, or a bundle of 20 can be purchased for £ 40. Each ride is one token and season passes are also available.
Dreamland’ s amusement park offers family thrills with a 50-foot plunge on the Wild River log flume, the famous Big Wheel, waltzers, dodgems, ghost train and the Rock‘ N’ Roller rollercoaster amongst many other attractions. New for 2026, young visitors can paddle their own canoe and enjoy a ride on Little River, which is located next to Wild River.
Parkgoers can also enjoy the delights of the retro Roller Disco and the popular arcade and amusements, plus a range of food and drink provided by the renowned street food aficionados KERB, in collaboration with Levy UK + Ireland.
The 2026 season at Dreamland will also include some of the biggest names in music headlining the outdoor Scenic Stage, firmly cementing Dreamland as one of the UK’ s top music venues. Acts still to come to Dreamland in the latter part of July include The Flaming Lips & The Beta Band, Alex James’ s Britpop Classical, OMD with Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Peter Hook & The Light and Andrew Cushin on one bill, while Belle and Sebastian with Saint Etienne round off July’ s lineup.
In August, the lineup includes The Kooks with Circa Waves and The Girl In The Year
Above, Nile Rodgers & Chic with Brand New Heavies, Bastille with Orla Gartland and Alfie Templeman, Paul Weller with Miles Kane, Fatboy Slim with Elliot Schooling, Liam Palmer and Lau. ra, and the month end is highlighted by Babyshambles with Warmduscher, GANS and Pregoblin.
Meanwhile, English rock duo Royal Blood will play an intimate indoor show at
Dreamland’ s Hall By The Sea on 24 August, for a special show featuring a couple of new songs!
For more information about what’ s going on at Dreamland, please visit the website and social media channels.
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