PROTECT THE GRADE II* LISTED SCENIC RAILWAY AT DREAMLAND
SAVE THE SCENIC
VISIT THE LINK TO SIGN THE PETITION TO SAVE THE SCENIC
Following recent news that Dreamland’s operators will no longer run the Grade II* listed Scenic Railway, we are calling on the public to act.
We urge Thanet District Council to exercise its statutory duties to protect the Scenic Railway at Dreamland Margate and to ensure that any decisions about its future are made with full heritage oversight, transparency, and meaningful public consultation.
The Scenic Railway is the oldest roller coaster in the United Kingdom and one of only a small number of surviving wooden roller coasters worldwide. Its national and international importance is formally recognised through its Grade II* listed status, reserved for buildings and structures of exceptional historic significance.
This iconic landmark is not only central to Margate’s identity and history, but also to the cultural and economic life of the town. Any change to its operation, management, or future must respect its protected status and safeguard it for future generations.
By signing this petition, you are calling on Thanet District Council to uphold its legal and moral responsibility to protect this irreplaceable piece of British heritage.
WELCOME
THE DREAMLAND HERITAGE TRUST
The Dreamland Heritage Trust is a voluntary body that emerged in 2009 following a six-year community campaign to save Margate's famous Dreamland Amusement Park from re-development and to preserve its rich heritage.
The role of The Dreamland Heritage Trust is to promote and preserve the rich history and heritage of Dreamland amusement park, Margate.
The Trust originated the idea of reopening Dreamland as an amusement park of historic rides, and worked with partners, Thanet District Council and Sands Heritage Limited, to deliver the project. Sands Heritage Limited own and operate the park and the Dreamland Heritage Trust conserves and promotes the heritage of the park through learning, engagement, volunteering and training in the community.
The reopening of Dreamland Margate was supported through various funding and grants, including funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s
Sea Change grant and a Thanet District Council.
The funding was used to restore Dreamland Margate and create a unique visitor
attraction for the UK -the world’s first amusement park of historic rides and a
celebration of our British seaside and popular culture with youth
culture heritage at its heart.
Dreamland Margate reopened on 19th June 2015.
LATEST NEWS
Keep upto date with the DHT latest news & events
SATURDAY 9th MARCH
Join us for a host of circus inspired workshops to celebrate Dreamland's Heritage
WEDNESDAY 3 JULY
Join us for our annual charity Gala dinner & art auction
'DREAMCATCHER'
EXHIBITION
OPENING EASTER 2023
Explore our new exhibition and add your Dreamland memories to the archive
From the 1920s until today, discover the story behind Kent’s most iconic theme park at the heart of Margate
THE
ARCHIVE
Explore the Dreamland Heritage Trusts archive which consists of historic images & ephemera, heritage rides and associated amusement park artefacts.
With the support of our committed volunteers, professional team, funders and the general public, we are helping to preserve the history of Dreamland.
Find out more here.
Visit the Dreamland Heritage Trust online store. We have a selection of products available showcasing the heritage of Dreamland
PRESERVING
DREAMLANDS
HISTORY
For future generations