Games & Social/Escape London

Have a retro seaside amusement day at Dreamland

A restored 1920s amusement park in Margate with a Grade II-listed wooden scenic railway, roller disco and a gig venue. Ninety minutes from St Pancras, and the beach is right there.

Where: Margate
Format: One-off
Time: Full day
Cost: ££
Solo or group: Group-friendly
Rain or shine: Mixed

Why this one

A restored 1920s amusement park in Margate with a Grade II-listed wooden scenic railway, roller disco and a gig venue. Ninety minutes from St Pancras, and the beach is right there. Makes a genuinely good, slightly-different date.

How to get involved

01Book ahead
Grab a ticket from the website — these sell out.
02Turn up and enjoy
Nothing to prepare; it's a one-off experience.

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