Children's Corner (amusement park)
Amusement park in Cleveleys, Lancashire, England
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Children's Corner, also known as Kiddie's Corner, was a small amusement park located in Cleveleys, Lancashire, England. It stood at the western end of Victoria Road, on Cleveleys Promenade, between 1961 and 2004.
A 1970s view of Children's Corner, looking north along North Promenade from the end of Victoria Road | |
 Interactive map of Children's Corner | |
| Location | Promenade, Cleveleys, Lancashire, England |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 53.87830°N 3.04714°W |
| Status | Defunct |
| Opened | 1961 |
| Closed | 2004 |
| Owner | Albert Mason Sr. |
| Attractions | |
| Total | "Alpine Glide" helter skelter "Monte Carlo Rally" classic cars |
The park opened in 1961 on land known as The Arena.[1] It was originally owned by the council, but Albert Mason Sr., owner of nearby Olympia Family Amusements,[2] purchased a lease to run it in late 1960;[3] it opened the following year.[4][5]
Its two most popular attractions were the "Alpine Glide" helter skelter[6] and the "Monte Carlo Rally" classic-car ride, which featured electronically driven cars on a track, allowing children to believe they were driving them.[5]
In 2001, a new ride called the Jumping Star was opened.[4]
After its closure in 2004, the park was demolished as part of work on the town's sea defences.[7] A concrete seating arena now occupies the location.
Attractions
A closer view of the helter skelter and car ride, 1970s
The same view in 2024
