UK's oldest rollercoaster in buzzing seaside town is closing - 'not a theme park anymore'

The oldest rollercoaster in the UK has permanently closed after over 100 years in a seaside town. The Scenic Railway in Dreamland, Margate, first opened in 1920 and has been damaged by fire three ...

UK’s oldest rollercoaster to close for GOOD after 106 years

THE oldest rollercoaster in the UK is officially closing down after more than 100 years – and as an ex-local, I’m gutted. The ...

The Scenic Railway at Dreamland Margate, the UK’s oldest rollercoaster, to shut permanently

The landmark Scenic Railway at Dreamland has been closed down forever. Britain’s oldest rollercoaster at the Margate ...

The UK’s Oldest Roller Coaster Has Closed for Good

Now, one of the UK’s most beloved amusement park icons has taken its final bow. The Scenic Railway at Dreamland Margate has officially closed for good, ending a 106-year run that began in 1920. Widely ...

‘Shameful, yellow-bellied and utterly useless’: Fury as Dreamland’s The Scenic Railway closes

Ryan Jacobs, who shared Dreamland’s post, called the park and its decision “shameful, yellow-bellied and utterly useless.” ...
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UK's most scenic railway goes coast to coast via stunning market towns

15:15, Tue, Jan 20, 2026 Updated: 15:16, Tue, Jan 20, 2026 Train travel is one of the most efficient ways to explore the country - not only do they avoid road traffic, but they can also pass through ...