One of the UK's oldest theme parks to open first water ride in 25 years
theme parks
,
dating
back to the 1880s.
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Margate's Dreamland is getting a new ride
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The theme park last had a log flume 25 years ago
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Becoming the current Dreamland in 1920, it was forced to close a number a number of times, only to be shut for good in 2005.
Yet it reopened in 2015 after a huge £25million renovations which has seen a number of new rides and attractions.
And one of the newest rides opening this year is the Log Flume.
The theme park once had the water ride more than 25 years ago, only to close the ride and sell it off.
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However, it is set to reopen at the theme park.
The park's operation manager Jack King said: "Anyone that works in the attractions industry or is an avid fan of all things Theme Park will appreciate the dying breed that is a UK based classic
"It is with absolute
pride
to see the installation of our new classic Reverchon Log Flume.
"It is so exciting to actually say Dreamland
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An official opening date for the ride is yet to be confirmed.
In the mean time, you can also ride the Scenic Railway, one of the oldest wooden
The tiny UK theme park reopening next month which has seaside views and the oldest rollercoaster in the country
The Big Wheel, Pirate Ship, Dodgems and Rock 'N' Roller roller coaster are some other rides at the park.
Inside there is a huge roller rick and arcade as well.
And the theme park also runs a number of live music events, with big name acts this year include Haim, Tom Jones,
McFly
, Dizzee Rascal and Billy Ocean.
The theme park is free to visit, although they introduced new rider wristbands this year.
The £24.99 all-day
Some even said Dreamland once rivalled Disneyland.
Chris Britcher, who grew up in Kent, told
"But to me, as enticing as some of the rides across the pond seemed, Disney's saccharine brand was enough to make Dreamland, the theme park formerly known, temporarily, as Bembom Brothers, appear to have their beating at every level.
"This was British charm, soaked in temperamental British sunshine and with good old British grit and grime thrown in.
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Until it opens, the theme park has a number of live music events this summer
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