Pleasureland Southport

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Pleasureland

Location Southport, Merseyside, England
Website pleasureland.uk.com
Opened 1912
Closed September 5th 2006
Rides total
  • 5 roller coasters
Slogan The Amusement Park on the Sands

Pleasureland was an amusement park located in Southport, Merseyside, England that had been operating since 1912. It was Blackpool Pleasure Beach's sister amusement park. It closed suddenly on 5th September 2006,[1] due to lack of return on investments, and was said not to be seen viable to be kept operating. One of the park's unique features was its Funhouse with traditional funhouse attractions such as the Wheel and the Social Mixer. According to the park's website, the Funhouse remained operating after the park closed, and is still operating as of February 2007

Not much is known about the fate of many of the classic rides at Pleasureland. On 14 September 2006, pictures were released onto the Internet of people dismantling the Cyclone, much to the dismay of local residents, Pleasureland fans, and coaster enthusiasts. [2]

On 18 September 2006, two protesters climbed to the top of the Cyclone in an attempt to save it.[3] The protest lasted for three hours, after which the protesters came down over police concerns that the distraction it was causing to drivers. There has also been a petition made by a group coaster enthusiasts to try and save the ride, but failed.[4]. The Cyclone was unceremoniously demolished 20 November 2006.[5]

The TraumaTizer rollercoaster has been relocated to Blackpool Pleasure Beach, re-painted blue, and re-named Infusion. It is located on the site of the historic log flume, which was removed in 2006.

The Space Shot tower ride will be relocated to Loudoun Castle for the 2007 season[6].

The Cyclone in June 2006
The Cyclone in June 2006

[edit] Attractions

The Funhouse features attractions no longer found at other amusement parks
The Funhouse features attractions no longer found at other amusement parks
  • Funhouse (available for children's parties)
  • Viking Boats (relocated to Lightwater valley)
  • Safari Ride (relocated to Lightwater Valley)
  • Dune Bugs
  • Haunted Inn (walk through crazy house attraction)
  • Flying Camels (relocated to Lightwater Valley)
  • Calvalcade
  • Fliegs
  • Kombat Paintball Zone (also new for 2006)
  • Education Centre
  • Go-Karts
  • Junior Quad bikes
  • The Mistral - A "flyer" ride

[edit] External links

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