The Save Dreamland Campaign has known for some time that there is serious interest from established theme park operators in acquiring Dreamland and investing in the park. The only thing that has stopped this happening is Thanet District Council's last-minute change to its Local Plan, which had protected the Dreamland amusement park. Without that policy in place, the value of the site to property developers has significantly increased, making it very difficult for amusement park operators to acquire the site. Margate's very future as a seaside resort is now at stake. The Save Dreamland Campaign is constantly looking for new ways to show decision-makers what Dreamland could be like in the hands of a committed operator. One of the Campaign's most passionate members just happens to be a prominent figure in the international amusement park industry. He also happens to be a very talented artist and designer. He made us an offer we could not refuse.
 

One of the main aims of the Concept Plan was to return Dreamland to its original condition, a colourful, landscaped family amusement park. Jean-Marc, like so many other people, could see beyond the park's current 'artificial' run-down appearance: "I really fell in love with the park when I first visited it 5 years ago. Despite its worn-out carnival look, I immediately saw the potential in its most excellent location by the sea front." It also had to be a realistic vision, one that could genuinely be implemented in this location. So most of the rides selected for the Concept Plan are currently available from leading manufacturers and many are portable rides that could easily be replaced in the future.

The park's heritage is also a major consideration, so Jean-Marc's Concept Plan retains the Scenic Railway (which all operators have confirmed they will do) but it also would see the return of the Water Chute and River Caves, albeit modern versions of these much-loved Dreamland rides. Jean-Marc says: "The idea is also to leave the current 'concrete slab' way behind us and go back to the pre-Godden era, with grass, bushes, floral arrangements trees and several bodies of water (fountains, lakes, rivers...), all connected together by a theme that's understandable by everybody."

So enjoy exploring new Dreamland. But please remember that the Concept Plan is a tool to help with the Campaign, not a set-in-stone project. Whilst we have confirmation from an established theme park operator that the plan is achievable, at the time of writing we are still far from a successful conclusion to the Campaign. This future is achievable, but is almost entirely within the hands of Thanet District Council. We hope that this will trigger the interest of the Council and result in them doing what many other seaside resorts have done, and protect their most important tourist attraction.

A low resolution version of the Concept Plan is shown below, and many of the attractions are clickable. Scroll down further for a high resolution version of the Concept Plan and more details on the rides and attractions that you could see at Dreamland if the Save Dreamland Campaign is successful
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