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Historic UK coaster saved
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THE future of Britain’s oldest surviving roller coaster, a Scenic Railway ride in Margate, Kent, has been safeguarded after the Dreamland Trust was handed a £3.7m government grant. The move, which marks the largest grant awarded through the Department for
Culture, Media and Sport’s Sea Change programme, will allow the Grade II-listed railway roller coaster, built in 1920, to be restored to its former glory. As well as securing the long-term future of one of the most iconic seaside structures
in the country, the funding will allow the creation of the world’s first amusement park exclusively comprised of historic rides. Richard Simmons, chief executive of the Commission for Architecture and the Built
Environment, who has led the project on behalf of the government, said: “It is ambitious projects like this, creating new national attractions, that can rekindle the English love affair with our seaside.” Jonathan Bryant, a veteran in the British heritage and leisure sectors, will spearhead
the implementation of the historic amusement park. “I am inspired by all that the Dreamland Trust and its partners have achieved to date and am looking forward to bringing Dreamland back to life as a firm family favourite for the 21st century.”
Dreamland was built in the early 20th century
The proposed masterplan for Dreamland
Brodersen designs new play zone
JUMANA Brodersen, president of The J Company and former corporate director of creative development for Busch Entertainment Corporation, has designed a new 1,530sq.m attraction for Tivoli Gardens in Denmark. The Klump Island play zone is an immersive, themed environment offering rich play
experiences for children and their families. Built around the Rasmus Klump comic strip, the area will be divided into three adventure zones for three age groups. “Amusement parks need to reinvest on a regular basis to give customers
an incentive to return each year, stay longer in the park and spend money,” Brodersen said. “Rasmus Klump is near and dear to the Danes and an excellent choice for a family destination such as Tivoli.” Complementing the play areas will be a Rasmus-themed ride and
a restaurant specialising in pancakes, the cartoon character’s comfort food of choice.
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