I took kids into the "fun house" and found 2 trampolines (with enclosures), a bouncy castle and couple of slides. I am 13 and I have just got back with my family and i have to say I loved every minute. TAKE UR OWN DRINKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The rides are really expensive 2 per ride with no option of wrist band etc. Monday: 11:30 AM. New Pleasureland will open on 15th March 2008 for the season. Very sad. If you go to Alton towers they even charge you 5 to use there car park and plus 30 an adult to get in. i went there last year and really enjoyed it i will miss it, oh my god i just found out that it has closed down today very very sad some really good memorys of that place how sad will miss that place. The park is approximately 15 minutes walk from Southport Train Station. This is becoming a serious problem for British Tourism. So, in 1993 Frontierland received the "Space Tower", a 150-foot (46m) gyro tower. 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Used to come as a child and have been holidaying there for last few years with my own family who love it. It is safe to say that New Pleasureland does not pleasure its thrill seekers. well!!! New pleasureland are probably spending double what old Pleasureland spent and is is half as good. 15 inch miniature steam railway. One ride which had stood at Blackpool for over ten years was in the way of these plans. If it wasnt for them Southport would be totally dead! Unfortunately now though, it looks bare and boring. "Log Flume" was opened in 1982, demolished in 2009. I would of not given it to a dog let alone my 5 year old son and the prices were a joke. WebBath, Morecambe Opening times. Im surprised they havent built housing on it like every where else! Pleasureland used to be better it had much rollercoasters like, traumatizer which was great, cyclone, king solmons mine and a few more. Where is Inflatanation Inflatable Park? I want to support my town and not travel to Gullivers world and Blackpool but the card system is costly for my family for a day out at Southport, especially when some rides are 2 or 3 tokens. I enjoyed myself and my grown up children did too. I wasted a lot of money basically going on merry-go rounds. I heard just the other day on a manchester radio station, that that pleasureland has reopened is this correct? Hi we r planning to go here could anyone tell me how much everything is from the rides to the food and drink please if anyone knows just comment all prices thanks and your option on the park and rides, hello..you get a card and put on a price e.g walzer is 3 tokens so you get 3 tokens on your cardthen want to ride log flume which is also 3 tokens..so you wud have 6 tokens put on your cardits 1 for 1 token. In 1992, Geoffrey Thompson was about to make his biggest investment ever at Blackpool Pleasure Beach by introducing the 235-foot-tall (72m) "Pepsi Max Big One", a 12million hyper coaster. I am really sad it has closed. Its such a shame we cant believe it. Went on TraumaTizer 14 times in a row! Derek. OMG thats so cool opening in april cant wait i luv wildcatif only mickey mouse was there!!!! WebPleasureland Morecambe is the towns premier family entertainment centre, incorporating Johnnys Fun Factory and Trawlers Fish and Chip Shop. In the event of severe weather, the attraction willbe forced to close rides for health and safety reasons., The Alcotraz Cocktail Experience Liverpool is an immersive cocktail experience with actors, bespoke cocktails & mayhem. He hoped to add new rides to the site and make it as good as the Blackpool site. WebPleasureland operates a Funcard system to get on the rides, so you can set your budget for the day. A number of tactics were used to save the park, however most failed eventually. Amanda is a stupid woman. You get ripped just for just going in. I did complain, and got an apology straight from Amanda. The best way to check which days it is open is by visiting their website which highlights all operational days on a calendar. You got tokens at at the value of 50p. In 2000, most of the rides had been removed with the exception of the "Texas Tornado", which was due to be demolished, the "Polo Tower", the "Rattler" and the "Log Flume". Find out what Sacha and her children thought of their visit. Southport Pleasureland is one of the North Wests top attractions. Facilities at Pleasureland include car parking, baby change units, disabled toilets, and cash machines, and food and drink outlets. but no rides are for 1 token anyway. Don`t really want to go to Blackpool but it does have the Pleasure beach. I`m gutted, really enjoyed days out at pleasureland with my parent when i was a child and i loved taking my children there too. Closure of Pleasureland will make us go elsewhere. Im going again soon. I understand that the old Pleasureland was ripped out but surely they could have a bit more pride about the place while they are rebuilding. See the official Southport Pleasureland website (details in information box below) for a full calendar of opening dates and times. The park failed because of the fact that you had to buy a wrist band whether you were going to ride or not.Yes the same applies to Alton Towers the difference being there a much bigger company and if you dont like rides you can walk around the gardens and enjoy the view. Sachas Tynemouth Aquarium Experience A trip to Tynemouth Aquarium is an excellent way to spend quality time. Shame it got demolished. View temperature, wind speed and chance of rain. Address and postcodeMarine DriveSouthportMerseysideUnited KingdomPR8 1RX. I dont even like Alton Towers as there is far too much walking and the cable cars are to slow. We took our 5 year old grandson to Pleasure Land. I visited New Pleasureland recently (01/03/2009) and was disgusted and disheartened at the feeble attempt made to re-launch the park. Rides such as a 150-foot (46m) Big Wheel were introduced but were quickly taken down due to neighbour complaints. She has also made things worse for Blackpool. Lets hope its not used for anything other than a fair! Well it did. It was a fantastic place where we have enjoyed many family days out, the kids loved it & were very upset when we told them it had closed. Now entrance is by wristbands. Whether it's in the spring season with, Across the park, you'll find a variety of food and drink outlets. New Pleasureland is actually looking very good. WebPleasureland is a 2003 Channel 4 feature-length television drama focusing on a group of teenagers in Liverpool who feel pressured to grow up. I have loads of happy memories of Pleasureland. Was just checking on opening times and found out it was closed. Instead of paying silly amounts of money on refurbishment that wasnt really needed, why didnt they put it towards new rides or upgrading the older ones. The only rides were like the ones you see outside chip shops for young children. Yes, there are toilets and accessible toilets. Click here to visit Southport Pleasureland's website. I used to work at the old fair and believe it or not we all got the sack via a news broadcast later that night. cabaret clubs etc..we sometimes stay in a caravan for for a week here..my kids love it. Opening Times Thu 9th Mar: Opening times not supplied. Its now nothing more than a dump full of travellers and unsafe rides! the gypsies are back in town what a ripoff ,the so called owners family are pikies who will steal your money ,the only good thing about them is they hate scousers.brian. Apparently from what Ive heard, an American has bought the land from Pleasureland and around it and is building a whole new theme park, still keeping the Pleasureland name. WebRoad Central, approximately 200 metres to the west of the main town centre area of Morecambe, and part of the Pleasureland building, which is an amusement arcade. I had some of the best times there and will never forget it! Ive heard though, that it has been all done up (not meant to be as bumpy as it was at Camelot) so it will be quite good to ride. Other ride removals included that of the "Slide", "Train" and various other small attractions. Add Opening Times. Another ride at the top of the park to be removed was the giant "Teacups" which had been at the park for many years. His daughter should hang her head in shame! I agree Samantha. Im 62 and though the log flume is up my street its more for the younger ones but being free admission it is fantastic. So angry at what the Blackpool Pleasure Beach owners did to old Pleasureland. When I was little, I used to love coming to Pleasureland. Park open everyday during Easter Holidays! People such as my parents would often wander on to use the loo and have a burger whilst reminiscing about "the old days" sometimes even trying to win something on the stalls. I know a lot of travellers who have houses to go back to in places some people wish they could afford to live. They were disposed of in 2006, when Pleasureland closed down, however some remain on the Southport Zoo site hidden in the undergrowth. LOTS of fun family arcade game, win tickets and big prizes! Despite it being really hot, my daughter went on a lot of rides without having to queue. They claim they are looking for a partner to develop the land. Pleasureland car park is a large beach car park site and the ANPR system is not connected to the Pay and Display system. In this he stated that pleasureland southport was his idea, and taking control of it was his plan when he knew it was up for sale. We also have The Big Boot car boot sale on the Winter Gardens car park throughout the summer and Morecambes Outdoor Sunday Market all Used to go there as a child with my parents. Im sure there still adding coasters. Pleasureland Morecambe is the towns premier family entertainment centre. It was pouring with rain but it was still amazing and the rides werent shut. The "Rattler" was later removed from the park and put into storage. My daughters also loved visiting it when we came down to the Pontins Holiday Village.The people responsible should be ashamed of themselves as this could seriously hit Southports holiday viability. If im being perfectly honest it was better than Blackpool. The drama was based on the John Adams opera Pleasureland and was filmed For the little ones we have Johnnys Fun Factory which is available to hire for private parties. In 1999, the park began to close the lower section by removing rides such as the "Ghost Train" and "Runaway Mine Train" (originally the "Wild Mouse"), which was later moved to Pleasureland as "King Solomon's Mines". The owners, who also owned Pleasureland Southport, which closed in 2006, introduced new rides each year until visitor numbers began to dwindle. I must admit, however that New Pleasureland was doing well (for a new park only just re-opened), and was quite fun at Halloween. Ive heard the place is going be done up over the winter months to make it a lot tidier and safer and less like a travelling fairground. No, there are no baby changing facilities. People may act as brainwashed sheep heading to Blackpool but, one day, like seeing town centre shops close down and a shift and divide of society into ghettos and elite areas, the ruin of the fabric of the country and society results. Great day. We parked within what we thought were the time guidelines and got a fright a few days ago when we got a Hope it does get developed in to an even better theme park soon. Have come to Southport from Scotland every summer for last 7 years for a weeks stay with young family. Pleasureland was rubbish, just go to Blackpool or Alton towers! It was a really great place and will stay forever in my heart .I miss you Pleasureland. We consistantly took our children to Southport but will not go to Blackpool Pleasure Beach which is a rip-off. loads and millions of memories. Click on the Train route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules. We're working on getting the opening hours for this listing. Add changing beers. Brian you sound like a idiot and I wonder where you come from? There has been an amusement park on the same site as Pleasureland for over 100 years. Nearby Amusement Parks and Arcades. Now, if I get into a position to take over or, influence this park, it would become a jewel in the crown of Southport and attract people from far and wide as well as spiteful competitors. I cant wait to see the new one and I am going soon. As soon as you walked in there was a great atmosphere. Who needs Blackpool? Runs from Marine Parade to Southport Pleasureland. Indoor water park at the Dunes Leisure Centre in Southport. The derelict theme park before the Polo tower was removed A 150-foot Big Wheel was particularly short lived, opening in 1980 but closing in 1982 due to neighbours complaints. All of the rides, excluding the "Polo Tower" and "Log Flume" were demolished or dismantled and sold on. eddy county, nm obituaries Login / Register Pleasureland was trashed by its previous owners, and only 2 months ago, it was a demolition site. Can`t believe Pleasureland closed! Also, waiting for everybody who goes on the rides to get their card swiped is time consuming. i used to have great fun on the cyclone, it was boss, if the weather was good there was no place like it, in the sand dunes was so much fun. Wristbands were real good value for money. WebMorecambe Pleasure Park: Location: Morecambe, Lancashire, England: Coordinates: Coordinates: Opened: March 1909: Closed: November 7, 1999: Owner: BPB.Ltd (19091999) Morrisons Plc (20012009) The rides are all very old, and are braking so easily. Yes, there is an onsite restaurant and snacks are available. I have got to say to people travelling fun fairs are far from unsafe due to having to go through strict safety tests by the HSE. The theme park is based right on the seafront within easy walking distance of the town centre. Opening Times. The "Polo Tower" was the last major investment at Frontierland, however, fans of the park believe[who?] Who ever thought of shutting down southport fair are ******** . Regular cask ales. Sefton Council are putting many of the dismantled rides into storage. This is no good if you take your grandchildren in and dont particularly want to go on rides. Its a fab day out for old and young alike. I now have to go to Blackpool Pleasure Beach which has good rides. Looking to visit Paultons Park but arent sure what rides there are? National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. A little bit of effort to do the place up would have made all the difference. Winter Gardens Morecambe LA4 4BU Home. Pleasureland closed 1day after the expiry date set in the former pleasurebeach managing directors last will and testament. The Thompsons should sell up now and find real people that want to operate this once fine park or Blackpool may end up with a rather large building site. From, Find other attractions similar to Southport Pleasureland by visiting our, Trusted by 35 Million Visitors Every Year, Disney's Wonder of Friendship The Experience, 10 Things You Need To Know Before Visiting Siam Park, Inflatanation Inflatable Park Manchester: A Review, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena Ice Rink & Dance Studio, Sister theme park to Blackpool Pleasure beach. Hi just read your comments about Southport fair. Visitors can also take the Pleasureland Miniature Railway to reach the park. Lets wait and see during 2013-14, well the new pleasure land is great i would recommend to adults and children because i used to go as a child but i thinck this one will be 10x better. It happened with Southport. Its a shame it closed because it was great fun. I liked that you didnt have to pay to get in and we had a reasonably cheap day considering the fun we had. The site itsself is not really safe and resembles a building site. The fair was well good and I had a lot of fun there. The only outdoor model railway village in the UK. I brought my Boys Brigade company down from Livingston regularly to Southport Pleasureland.The boys ages from 8-16 loved coming down.It was cheaper than most other theme parks yet had all the attractions the boys wanted. Hi people Ive just rang them up and theres a new theme park there now. Lots for little ones but if you are a family and the adults want a ride, go with another family and take turns to go on the thrills rides with the others looking after the kids. "Ghost Train" classic ghost train attraction. Its not about her father, its about the business and what goes right. This place used to attract young and old, that is until they slapped the entrance fee on us Only to recover the pointless "refurbishment" fees. No American is building a theme park here. The new pleasure land is great with the new rides but they could cut the prices down for the older children. Closes. Took 4 and 2 year old sons and husband and had a great day. They should never have let Tony Corfield leave. Web01524 424212 Latitude: 54.0720027, Longitude: -2.8723996 07:00 - 21:00 - Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa Amusement Parks in Morecambe Regularly updated information about Pleasureland from Amusement Parks section. The ride was removed in 1987 to make way for the "Avalanche". In 1998, when the park began to downsize, the first ride to leave was the "Stampede" roller coaster which had opened at the park in 1988. So many memories. It was a good park for the price of wristbands now we have to travel to blackpool and thats well expensive. Looking for the top family walks around London? With the construction of the Big One due to start in late 1992, the "Space Tower" was to be removed. Dont let it end up like Pleasureland Southport and Frontierland Morecambe.R.I.P Pleasureland and Frontierland. The downside I have to say are the prices, costing 2 3 per ride. This worked for a few years but once again, numbers dropped, so in 1989, the "Sky Ride" was introduced a cable car system that would allow people to fly over the park and out over the promenade before turning around and going back to the station. Also lots of slot machines for BIG jackpot prizes! Shops, accommodation, etc. Why shut it down? Shame this place closed. Updated on 04/06/2019 Branch responsible is Lunesdale Seen some incorrect or missing details? Add opening times. I went to the new Pleasureland on Sunday and it was heaving with people. Pleasureland hasnt reopened. Pleasureland. I always loved Southport Pleasureland. Other than that I think its great???????? Are you looking for a uniquely immersive experience? How much money would the real Pleasureland have made today? The current location of this ride is unknown. NOTICE:Opening hours and services may be different from those displayed here. In 2009, the "Log Flume" ride, which had survived ten years after the park officially closed down, was removed from the site leaving the "Polo Tower" as the final element from the former theme park. Well in storage anyway. I am a resident of Southport and have Four children. The outlets opened in 2008 and have remained open since. Visited today 5/8/11. However, the demolition of Frontierland was never fully completed as the "Log Flume" and "Polo Tower" remained on site. The young staff looked like they wanted to escape too. Webvhsl track and field state qualifying times 2021; dan little oklahoma; john howard ferguson; lakes funeral home mckee, ky obituaries; charlie company 187th medical battalion; drug bust in gloucester city nj; skechers exchange policy without receipt; the boathouse disney springs thanksgiving menu; alkaline lake north dakota fishing report The only ride that is there now that is probably in the ground is the Chairoplane but Im sure that was there from normal Pleasureland. The ride was originally from Blackpool Pleasure Beach, where it operated as the "Cyclone". In 2007, it was introduced at New Pleasureland where it has remained to the present day. Such a shame as this was a great day out for the kids young and old!!!!!