Yes, Dreamland is free to enter and rides are operated on a pay per ride basis.
Rides are individually priced and you can find out more here.
The park is free to enter and, as we are operating a pay-per-ride system, the rides are individually priced. You can find out more about the rides available this season here.
For a full list of our rides, and the cost of each individual ride, please click here.
We do not offer refunds or exchanges on event tickets. If the park is closed on the day you had booked to visit, or an event is cancelled, our Guest Services team will be in touch with you. If you have booked your tickets through a ticket agent (e.g. AXS, See Tickets, DICE, Resident Advisor, Skiddle), please refer to your ticket or email confirmation for further information on their cancellation policy and contact details.
You must be over 14 to be able to enter our park alone. Children under the age of 14 are to be accompanied by an adult aged 16+. Age restrictions for ticketed events may vary, please check the specific information per event.
The Arlington Car Park is a multi storey car park just around the corner from Dreamland on All Saints Avenue, CT9 5QH. Arlington Car Park is operated and managed by SMART parking. The car parks cost £10 for all day parking.
No, but guests are welcome to bring their own.
No, there is no storage for buggies on site.
You can read our accessibility policy here.
Our full park and venue terms and conditions can be viewed here.
Nimbus are the company behind the innovative and award-winning Access Card, which is improving the lives of tens of thousands of disabled people every year – enabling them better access to entertainment venues.
Nimbus is also one of the UK’s leading providers of disability-related training and consultancy for business and organisations.
Present your Nimbus Access Card with the “plus 1” or “plus 2” symbol at the Ride Token Booth to receive your wristband. If you do not have a Nimbus Access Card, please apply in advance following the link. Please be aware you can apply for a free Dreamland Digital Access Pass which can only be used at our park, or you can purchase a £15 Nimbus Access Card which is valid for three years across over 2000 Attractions and Venues Worldwide.
Height restrictions can be found in the description section of each ride. Find out more here.
Yes! It was not the wood that was listed it was the structure, design and location of the railway. It has been lovingly re-built under the watchful eye of English Heritage.
The Whip and the Corbiere Wheel are being stored by The Dreamland Heritage Trust for future development.
During wet weather conditions it may be necessary to temporarily close some of our rides and in cases of high winds the Big Wheel. If this happens, we will do everything within our power to open these rides as soon possible.
Please refer to our Accessibility page for information.
Present your Nimbus Access Card with the “plus 1” or “plus 2” symbol at the Ride Token Booth to receive your wristband. If you do not have a Nimbus Access Card, please apply in advance following the link. Please be aware you can apply for a free Dreamland Digital Access Pass which can only be used at our park, or you can purchase a £15 Nimbus Access Card which is valid for three years across over 2000 Attractions and Venues Worldwide.
Nimbus are the company behind the innovative and award-winning Access Card, which is improving the lives of tens of thousands of disabled people every year – enabling them better access to entertainment venues.
Nimbus is also one of the UK’s leading providers of disability-related training and consultancy for business and organisations.
If you don’t have a Nimbus Access Card, we still aim to assist you. However, for a smoother experience, we recommend applying in advance. Same-day applications may take longer to process. All guests requiring an Essential Companion Wristband must apply via the following link.
Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
We offer shoes all the way down to a kids size 8.
The Roller Room may be closed for some events. Please check the Roller Room opening times before you travel.
The concert will go ahead rain or shine, unless decided by the management and artist that it is unsafe to continue. Please ensure you bring adequate clothing for the weather conditions on the day.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. The ticket purchaser is required to bring ID alongside their ticket to gain entry to the event. Letters of authorisation will be accepted in place of the original ticket purchaser’s ID. Dreamland reserves the right to refuse admission if these terms are not adhered to. If you have booked your tickets through one of our authorised ticket agents (e.g. AXS, See Tickets, DICE, Skiddle, Resident Advisor), please refer to your ticket or email confirmation for further information on terms and conditions, and their contact details.
If an event is cancelled, our Guest Services team will be in touch with you. If you have booked your tickets through one of our authorised ticket agents (e.g. AXS, See Tickets, DICE, Skiddle, Resident Advisor), please refer to your ticket or email confirmation for further information on their cancellation policy and contact details.
Our outdoor park and Scenic Stage area are accessible for wheelchair users and there is a dedicated Accessible Platform, which must be booked prior to arrival. All Accessible tickets will need to be booked in advance via the Dreamland website. When you book an accessible ticket, you will receive a complimentary carer / personal assistant ticket alongside. Proof of eligibility will need to be provided alongside your ticket on entry to the event. If you have any specific access needs, please contact us prior to the event on [email protected].
Many of our events are managed by external promoters and so we often do not have full details of exactly what the production will involve until very close to the day of the show. Most of our events will contain flashing lights and use of haze as standard. We make every effort to advertise on doors of the event if this is the case.
Most of our events have age restrictions, in which case you will need to provide proof of age on entry. Please refer to the individual event page for the age restrictions of that specific event. When purchasing alcohol, if you appear to be under the age of 25, you may be asked for proof of age. We reserve the right to refuse to serve you alcohol if you do not have valid photographic ID.
Acceptable forms of ID to prove you are over 18 include:
• A photo driving licence
• A passport
• A proof of age card, such as the PASS card from the national Proof of Age Standards Scheme.
Our security teams can also accept the YOTI app
For outdoor ticketed events, we do not operate a cloakroom.
If you’ve lost something whilst with us, please send an e mail to our customer services team on [email protected] and they’ll search lost property to see if it has been handed in.
Portable seating is not permitted in the concert arena. Food and drink must not be brought into the park; there are a number of outlets available to purchase food and drink from. Please note that guests will have to pass through security and bag searches to enter all ticketed events. Please refer to the full park entry terms & conditions here for more information.
There are baby changing areas available in the toilets/welfare areas on the park. We do not offer bottle warming facilities.
The Arlington Car Park is a multi storey car park just around the corner from Dreamland on All Saints Avenue, CT9 5QH. Arlington Car Park is operated and managed by SMART parking. The car parks cost £10 for all day parking.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU PURCHASE THE CORRECT PARKING TICKET, ALLOWING PLENTY OF TIME TO RETURN TO YOUR CAR. FINES WILL BE ISSUED BY SMART PARKING IF YOU EXIT THE CAR PARK WITHOUT PAYING THE CORRECT PARKING CHARGE.
For ticketed events, only ticketholders for the event will have access to the park during the event.
You can read our accessibility policy here.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. The ticket purchaser is required to bring ID alongside their ticket to gain entry to the event. Letters of authorisation will be accepted in place of the original ticket purchaser’s ID. Dreamland reserves the right to refuse admission if these terms are not adhered to. If you have booked your tickets through one of our authorised ticket agents (e.g. AXS, See Tickets, DICE, Skiddle, Resident Advisor), please refer to your ticket or email confirmation for further information on terms and conditions, and their contact details.
Our Hall By The Sea and Ballroom venues are both fully accessible for wheelchair users. There is an accessible platform available in Hall By The Sea for up to 6 wheelchair users plus their companions / carers or personal assistants (12 tickets, sold as 6 pairs). Tickets for the accessible platform will need to be booked in advance via the Dreamland website. These tickets also provide entry to the unreserved disabled access area. Dreamland offers a complimentary personal assistant / companion ticket alongside all disabled ticket bookings. Proof of eligibility will need to be provided alongside your ticket on entry to the event. If you have any specific access needs, please contact us prior to the event on [email protected].
Many of our events are managed by external promoters and so we often do not have full details of exactly what the production will involve until very close to the day of the show. Most of our events will contain flashing lights and use of haze as standard. We make every effort to advertise on doors of the event if this is the case.
There will be designated smoking areas located through the concourse doors to the park. There will be no access to the main outdoor park or rides.
Most of our events have age restrictions, in which case you will need to provide proof of age on entry. Please refer to the individual event page for the age restrictions of that specific event. When purchasing alcohol, if you appear to be under the age of 25, you may be asked for proof of age. We reserve the right to refuse to serve you alcohol if you do not have valid photographic ID.
Acceptable forms of ID to prove you are over 18 include:
• A photo driving licence
• A passport
• A proof of age card, such as the PASS card from the national Proof of Age Standards Scheme.
Our security teams can also accept the YOTI app
At most of our indoor events there is a cloakroom. There is a charge for each item deposited. Please avoid bringing large bags and suitcases where possible, as space is limited.
Before you read the list below, please make sure you leave bags larger than A4, refillable flasks and bottles, and portable chairs at home.
Balaclavas/masks/helmets, alcohol, bags larger than A4 (21 x 29.7), lasers, chairs (including camping chairs and stools), spray cans (including deodorant), professional cameras, glass, illegal substances, refillable bottles and flasks, flags/banners/poles, pyrotechnics and fireworks, laptops/tablets/audio recording devices, unmanned aerial systems, skateboard/rollerblades/bicycles, air horns, megaphones, animals (other than assistance dogs) weapons, selfie sticks, umbrellas, knives of any kind, including pen knives and small pen knives on key rings, any goods for unauthorised trading with unauthorised logos, balloons, clothing/garments/items which promote cultural appropriation, cool bags/boxes, perfume and makeup (over 100ml), sound systems, unofficial tabards and reflective/high vis jackets, disposable bbqs.
Please note that guests will have to pass through security and bag searches to enter all ticketed events and any items deemed to be dangerous, or included on the prohibited items, list will be confiscated by the venue manager and disposed of by the venue.
All items are subject to change without notice by venue management.
The Arlington Car Park is a multi storey car park just around the corner from Dreamland on All Saints Avenue, CT9 5QH. Arlington Car Park is operated and managed by SMART parking. The car parks cost £10 for all day parking.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU PURCHASE THE CORRECT PARKING TICKET, ALLOWING PLENTY OF TIME TO RETURN TO YOUR CAR. FINES WILL BE ISSUED BY SMART PARKING IF YOU EXIT THE CAR PARK WITHOUT PAYING THE CORRECT PARKING CHARGE.
For ticketed events, only ticketholders for the event will have access to the park during the event.
You can read our accessibility policy here.
We love welcoming groups at Dreamland. Please email [email protected] or call 01843 267026 for more information. You will be able to pay for your group tokens at the main token booth on the day of your visit, but we must know how many will be in the group, prior to your arrival, so we can have the tokens ready and waiting for you.
We can’t promise that every detail that you remember will be there but every nook and cranny of the new Dreamland will be touched by the hand of a designer. We do promise that there will be nowhere quite like Dreamland.
For full dates and opening times, please check our website.
Our outdoor park, rides, amusements, roller disco and retro arcades are operated on a seasonal basis, normally from spring through to summer.
During the winter months, we have a great line up of ticketed indoor live music and events.
You can find out more by checking out our What’s On Pages Here.
Only registered assistance dogs are permitted to enter the park.
Yes, there will be designated areas throughout the park. Smoking will not be allowed in any other areas.
Yes. There will be alcohol served in designated areas. If you are buying drinks, please ensure you do not leave these areas when drinking them. You will also need to show proof of age when buying alcohol.
Yes, there are a variety of food outlets on park. You can find out more about food and drink options here.