insideKENT Magazine Issue 97 - April 2020 | Page 54

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DREAMLAND 100
DREAMLAND HAS BEEN ONE OF THE UK’S BEST-LOVED AMUSEMENT PARKS FOR
A CENTURY. THE SEASIDE PARK HOSTED A ZOO, MINIATURE RAILWAY, WWII
TROOPS, BIG BANDS LIKE THE WHO AND THE ROLLING STONES - AND IT'S STILL
GOING STRONG 100 YEARS LATER...
The park’s history stretches all the
way back to the early 1870s, but it
wasn’t until the seaside site was
snapped up in 1920 by John Henry
Iles that it officially opened as
Dreamland, a pleasure garden and
amusement park, with the iconic
Scenic Railway as its centrepiece.
Now the all-you-can-treat seaside
sensation is celebrating its 100th
birthday in 2020, and OneFUNdred
years of fun and laughter for all
the family.
The park kicked off the year by
creating a brand-new logo for the
landmark anniversary, designed by
Hemingway Design. Dreamland has
a jam-packed calendar of events
planned with thrilling rides, huge
music events, outdoor screenings,
delicious food and drink, and colourful
collaborations in store.
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Music acts confirmed for 2020 so far
include:
• Annie Mac Presents - 16th May
• The Funk & Soul Weekender - 29th-
31st May
• Hi Tide Festival - 4-5th July
• Andy C - 18th July
• De La Soul - 25th July
• Pride celebrations headlined by
All Saints! - 8th August
• AND MORE TO COME!
Guests will also have the nautical Ships
and Giggles festival to look forward
to during May half term. The park
will open over several weekends before
opening daily for the sensational Roller
Coast Festival across the summer
school holidays.
Full details of the Dreamland 100
programme will be announced over
the coming weeks.
Dreamland CEO Eddie Kemsley said:
“Our 100th year is going to be truly
spectacular. Dreamland is one of the
most important and
striking attractions in
the country. It is part of
Margate’s cultural
heritage, and so much
love and hard work has
gone into preserving and
celebrating this cherished
seaside attraction over the
past ten decades. We are
immensely proud to
welcome back fans of the
park again and again, and
to introduce it to a new
generation of Dreamers
in 2020.”
Dreamland is free to enter, and guests can buy discounted ride wristbands in
advance online to save 25%. Members ride for free.
Dreamland’s main park will be open daily during the Easter, Spring
and Summer holidays, and on selected weekends from May to September.
The Roller Disco and soft play centre, Octopus’s Garden, will be open
every day from Easter. Always check Dreamland’s website for up to date
opening hours www.dreamland.co.uk.