The work hasnt stopped with Norman adding new attractions each season. They have ice-skating and a circus there as well. 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. The whole place was filled with laughter and merriment. Unfortunately now though, it looks bare and boring. 3 for a hook a duck and we won a prize and the person on the stall refused to hand over the teddy bear to us. Towards the end of the 2000 season, all the rides, shops and facilities such as toilet blocks were removed. Pleasure Land The original pleasureland started as a tacky fun fair, before being turned into the park you all remember, history repeats. The bottom line is that the owner hasnt leaned her lesson because she is adding the wristband rule to Blackpool next year. The year 1999 was the last year that Frontierland operated as a permanent theme park with rides that made it such being demolished, removed or made standing but not operating. No reviews nor any photos posted yet - be the first to post! There are now plans for a Premier Inn and Brewers Fayre pub to replace the Ranch House bar fronting Marine Road West as part of further redevelopment of the site. Trawlers Fish & Chips is listed in the following categories: Establishment Food Meal takeaway, Address: Pleasureland Arc, Marine Road West, Morecambe, England LA4 4BU, Categories: Establishment Food Meal takeaway. Frontierland, Morecambe The new pleasure land is great with the new rides but they could cut the prices down for the older children. 1999 was also the last year of operation for the "Texas Tornado" wooden roller coaster which had operated for 62 years. Come on there must be companies out there build a big theme park back in Morecambe far enough away from Blackpool and close to the Lake District! I am from the Wirral and used to love travelling up to Southport to the fair as I was allowed to venture up there with nothing but 20 in my pocket and a train ticket, from the age of 14!It was an amazing day and me and my friends used to stay all day then spend some of the night in the local food places, that are now surely loosing out!I am now 16 and not allowed to Blackpool due to the "seedy" atmosphere of the pier, and I must admit I went with my mum, step dad and step sister last year, and was shocked by what I saw. January 3rd and 4th then every weekend thereafter. So angry at what the Blackpool Pleasure Beach owners did to old Pleasureland. Used to come as a child and have been holidaying there for last few years with my own family who love it. His daughter should hang her head in shame! Plans for massive new roller coaster He added new ride (king solomons mine and traumatizer, but then he died! I do admit Blackpool is tacky going up north but round the Pleasure Beach its not. I used to go their with my parents and friends of the family and my grandad came with us. We have come here 5 times in the last 2 years and had great days out. I didnt win anything on the stalls I went on but wasnt bothered. This page was last edited on 12 January 2023, at 14:34. Pleasureland well!!! In 1986, visitor numbers were at an all-time low so Geoffrey Thompson, owner of the park decided to give the ten-acre site a complete overhaul. WebOpening times (26 Mar 2022 - 25 Sept 2022) * Full details of our opening times can be seen on our website (we are open school holidays and weekends outside school holidays as a rule). Pleasureland In my opinion, Sefton Council should have closed it for good, or sold it to the likes of Alton Towers, they would have done a better job.Why people say the Pleasure Beach is expensive I do not know. Home. WebFind parking charges, opening hours and a parking map of all Pleasureland car parks, street parking, pay and display, parking meters and private garages Bookings Pleasureland Not the biggest of fairs but ok for the kids and reasonable price too! Very sad to see it. Park open everyday during Easter Holidays! It has been a labour of love for Norman to bring it back to the high standard it has reached today. I had some of the best times there and will never forget it! Morecambe Bay Attractions Bath is currently CLOSED as the present time falls outside of the opening hours below. 15 inch miniature steam railway. When I was a kid we used to walk in and look around and plan what we might go on and budget for it. PLeasureland Morecambe Key Features: Caravans and motorhomes welcome Mains water tap Elsan disposal point 16amp electric hook Before visiting, we advise that you check ahead by phone or via social media to avoid disappointment. One ride which had stood at Blackpool for over ten years was in the way of these plans. There are also smaller rides suitable for small children and toddlers (Canoes etc.) katie ; ]. They have a lot of rides to go on like Storm previously at Camelot as Gauntlet, M&Ds Mad Mouse and junior coaster Wacky Worm. Woopeeee!! So many memories. Monday: 11:30 AM. In 1991, visitor numbers were back down to their low standard and investment was not being put into the park so freely as two previous attempts had backfired. 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. More In Morecambe Used to go there as a child with my parents. The rides are all very old, and are braking so easily. It would attract huge amounts of people. By Michelle Blade Published 19th May 2022, 08:00 GMT - 1 min read Are you looking for a uniquely immersive experience? Norman took over the park in 2007 after Blackpool Pleasure Beach closed the site, dismantling and destroying most of the remaining attractions and infrastructure. Sachas Tynemouth Aquarium Experience A trip to Tynemouth Aquarium is an excellent way to spend quality time. I took kids into the "fun house" and found 2 trampolines (with enclosures), a bouncy castle and couple of slides. The owners, who also owned Pleasureland Southport, which closed in 2006, introduced new rides each year until visitor numbers began to dwindle. Walking will take you through the beautiful Kings Gardens. The layout is really good and the prices are pretty reasonable. It runs from Marine Parade Station (near Southport Pier) to Pleasureland Station (outside the parks main entrance). The retail park was first proposed in 2001, however did not make it off the drawing board until six years later and opened in 2008. 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". I wont be taking the family back there again! This is wholly separate and runs to its own timing on tickets, which does not match the ANPR camera times. (833) MEM-4030 . that Geoffrey Thompson had no intention of shutting the park down, as in 1993, with the installation of the tower, he signed a contract allowing a telephone mast to be placed at the top of the tower this contract allowed the company to have their mast on the tower for 20 years meaning that the "Polo Tower" could not be taken down until the contract had expired. Can`t believe Pleasureland closed! The fair was well good and I had a lot of fun there. The "Teacups" were extraordinary in both their size and in the fact that the base was entirely made of concrete and was sunk into the floor so that guests could simply walk onto the ride instead of having to step up onto it. Its such a shame we cant believe it. It happened with Southport. Copyright Day Out With The Kids Ltd. All rights reserved. Pleasureland Morecambe is the towns premier family entertainment centre. 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. Please support the 5 charge at the Pleasure Beach next year. To learn more about the Big Boot Pleasureland Car Boot, A6 Car Boot, Pleasureland Sunday Market or any of the attractions located at Pleasureland, Morecambe, then please contact us using the details below: Tel: 01524 424 212 (Mon Sun 10am 10pm) or call Frankie on 07944019158. A retail park was built on part of the site consisting of three outlets: Homebase, JJB Sports and Next. WebTrawlers Fish & Chips Opening Hours Trawlers Fish & Chips Contacts Phone: +44 1524 424200 Address: Pleasureland Arc, Marine Road West, Morecambe, England LA4 4BU Categories: Establishment Food Meal takeaway You can She hasnt thought about what she has done, she has broken peoples hearts, who enjoyed that park. Pleasureland 5-day weather forecast for Southport. Although Southport does have other attractions, Pleasureland was the main reason we came year after year. Angus schools are off on Thursday the 22nd and Friday the 23rd. Bath Morecambe I would not advise Pleasureland. Sat nav users can use the postcode PR8 1RX to find it. We parked within what we thought were the time guidelines and got a fright a few days ago when we got a Rides include the Log Flume, Looping Coaster, Rocket Coaster, Dodgems, Frisbee and Waltzer. I always loved Southport Pleasureland. The young staff looked like they wanted to escape too. Cabin removed in 2008 and remaining tower demolished in 2017. Im surprised they havent built housing on it like every where else! Pleasureland Visited today 5/8/11. I was one of the last people who worked at pleasureland. Im glad to see it open for its second season and may it have many more! Took 4 and 2 year old sons and husband and had a great day. bars. In 2007, the back section of the park became home to three outlet units which had been constructed by Morrisons supermarket. Indoor water park at the Dunes Leisure Centre in Southport. 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. Southport Pleasureland If it wasnt for them Southport would be totally dead! Lets hope its not used for anything other than a fair! Add Opening Times. I recently visited the theme park and was very disappointed at what I saw.It was dull and like a ghost town. The only outdoor model railway village in the UK. Also people say that some of the rides might be built in so it might not be a travelling fair. King Solomons Mine was one of very few roller coasters of this type. Or this too will be gone. And enjoyed it every time. Ellens Inflatanation Experience We were invited down to Inflatanation in Trafford Park to take the. Business Type: Amusement Parks & Arcades. The current owner, Norman Wallis, has family connections to the original attraction. If you go to Alton towers they even charge you 5 to use there car park and plus 30 an adult to get in. There was no hint of happiness on the faces of the park goers. They offer a great selection of rides and stalls, attractive landscaped grounds plus plenty of food and drink outlets (though they happy for guests to bring their own picnics if they prefer). Went here last week. I remember the first time I went on the Traumatizer and Space Shot. How can this be when the paid peppercorn rent on the site they had in southport. The downside I have to say are the prices, costing 2 3 per ride. This is no good if you take your grandchildren in and dont particularly want to go on rides. How much money would the real Pleasureland have made today? The rides are really expensive 2 per ride with no option of wrist band etc. Well James, the Traumatizer has made its way to Blackpool Pleasure Beach. "Big Wheel" was opened in 1980 and it was removed in 1982 due to complaints. We have all the info you need with our Paultons Park full rides list! Morecambe Sort it out Pleasureland owners! The demolition of the park was due to take three seasons to complete, with the back of the park going first. will lose out on tourists trade. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Interactive map of Southport, Merseyside. WebHow to get to Pleasureland by Train? Nearby Amusement Parks and Arcades. As a blind person, used to go on trips there when I was at school. Im not sure where the others have gone. WebAmusement Parks & Arcades in Morecambe. The "Rattler" was later removed from the park and put into storage. WebHello everyone, due to popular demand we have adjusted our opening hours for the festive season. 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. It would not be used again until 2004, when it was introduced as the "Big Apple" at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, but it only stayed there for one season. 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. Yes, there are toilets and accessible toilets. I can only suggest that if you have ever been to the original Pleasureland with legendary rides such as Cyclone (now demolished) or Traumatiser (transported to Pleasure Beach), that you do not visit this dismal place. Had a lovely time, to be honest that was more the weather then the fair! Went on TraumaTizer 14 times in a row! There is also a 3d cinema, restaurants, indoor fun house, childrens circus show. The King Solomons ride was saved. WebOpening Times.