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Southport Pleasureland’s new Dinosaur Park will “lead the way in environmentally friendly attractions”

Following Sefton’s great initiative and promise on Climate Change Emergency Implementation Plan, Norman Wallis CEO of Southport Pleasureland earlier this year revealed his commitment for the family attraction to become the first

14th April 2022

Southport Comic Con will be a celebration of superheroes today

Southport Comic Con will be a celebration of superheroes today The Prince of Wales Hotel, Southport will today be transformed into a universe of popular scifi and superhero entertainment, Sunday 26 June 2016.

15th October 2021

Pier road remains shut as repair works continue

Marine Drive between Southport Pier and Pleasureland will be shut until further notice after surveys show more work is needed to fix the pier. Police closed off part of Marine Drive by

15th September 2021

Still time to sign up for Queenscourt Star Trekk

Queenscourt Hospice 10K sponsored night walk takes place on Friday the 17th of September 2021. The walk is a healthy, energising and fun event open to everyone, you can take part on

25th August 2021

Pleasureland to raise money for Botanic cleanup campaign

Pleasureland will open its doors to the Southport community tomorrow to raise money for the Make a Change for Ben Campaign. The campaign is in memory of Ben Crallan-Smith and aims to

12th June 2021

Next steps towards £37.5m Southport Town Deal completed

Following the success of being awarded one of the largest Town Deals to date, the Southport Town Deal Board has now agreed which of the projects originally proposed in the Town Investment

21st May 2021

Pleasureland preparing for Summer 2021 recruitment

Pleasureland will soon open their recruitment for the 2021 season, with the park set to reopen on 12 April. Park boss Norman Wallis said: “Pleasureland is at the heart of Southport’s community

11th March 2021

CCTV released after Pleasureland break-in

Police are investigating and an appeal has been launched for any information after two men were caught breaking into Pleasureland Southport overnight. Security cameras were tripped after motion sensors detected two men,

8th March 2021

Wallis pledges a long hot summer with lower prices for families

Pleasureland owner Norman Wallis: £37.5 Town Deal is ‘catalyst needed’ to ensure town’s future success

The £37.5million Town Deal funding for Southport is “the catalyst needed” to ensure the town’s future success. Norman Wallis, the owner of Southport Pleasureland, is part of the Town Deal board which

6th March 2021

Damien Moore calls for Business Rates and parking charges to be reformed, and cycle lanes scrapped

Business Rates must be reformed to help local businesses on UK high streets compete with online rivals, says Southport Conservative MP Damien Moore. Mr Moore has also asked the Government to intervene

15th December 2020

Tin Star with Tim Roth to feature Southport in Christmas Eve final episode

Southport recently played host to Sky Atlantic’s Tin Star featuring Pulp Fiction star Tim Roth, and the town is set to appear in the series’ final episode, to be shown on Christmas

14th December 2020

MP criticises Pontins and Scarisbrick Hotel operator in Parliament

A British hotel chain which has been voted the worst in Britain for the eighth year running must improve its “truly appalling record”, MP Damien Moore told Parliament today. The Southport Conservative

11th December 2020

Moore leads Commons debate calling for more Southport support

Southport MP Damien Moore has today urged the Government to provide greater investment for the North of England to help the region recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr Moore led a Westminster

25th November 2020

£50m Town Deal plans are exciting news for Southport says MP Damien Moore

Ambitious £50million proposals to regenerate Southport have been welcomed by town MP Damien Moore. The Southport Conservative MP says he is excited by the Southport Town Deal submission which will kickstart a

5th November 2020

Restoring rail services between Southport, Preston and Ormskirk is vital for local economy, says Damien Moore

Restoring rail services between Southport, Preston and Ormskirk is vital for the local economy in the region, says MP Damien Moore. The Southport Conservative MP praised the cross party determination to restore

4th November 2020

Southport BID welcomes Southport Town Deal proposals

Southport BID has welcomed proposals to secure up to £50million funding for the town. The BID has been part of the Southport Town Deal Board which has now submitted an ambitious plan

2nd November 2020

Bikers lucky to escape Coast Road crash with broken bones

Emergency medical attention by quick thinking police officers have played a vital role in saving two bikers following a horrific crash on the Coastal Road. Emergency services were called to the Marine

13th October 2020

Pleasureland boss warns of ‘uncharted territory’ in national podcast

Putting lives first, retaining great staff and finding new ways to deliver the best experiences safely for colleagues and customers has put the hospitality industry in unimagined territory – says Southport Pleasureland

12th October 2020

Stunning images reveal major Lifeboat House progress

Incredible images have been published today revealing the latest improvements on the brand new Southport Lifeboat hub on the Esplanade. The aerial footage has revealed extensive progress is well underway on the

29th September 2020

Cross party group of politicians determined to reunite North West towns and cities by rail

North West towns and cities including Preston, Southport and Ormskirk could soon be connected by rail thanks to a growing cross-party campaign by local MPs, council leaders and business leaders. They have

22nd September 2020

Pleasureland closes early for Summer but plans Winter special events

Southport Pleasureland has taken the decision to end their 2020 Summer season early as Covid-19 restrictions come into force in the region amid rising case numbers. Southport Pleasureland owner Norman Wallis said:

22nd September 2020

Work resumes on brand new Southport Lifeboat hub

Great progress is being made on the spectacular new Southport Lifeboat Station. The impressive building on Marine Drive, near Southport Pleasureland, is expected to be the biggest lifeboat base in the North

15th September 2020

Pleasureland say thank you to emergency services workers with two discounted weekends

The region’s biggest family attraction will boost its annual Emergency Services Day concession this month in favour of TWO FULL WEEKENDS where essential workers can enjoy privileged access and unlimited rides. Southport

3rd September 2020

Roll Up, Roll Up! Resort’s star attraction reopens after rollercoaster lockdown

After a rollercoaster few months, the hottest attraction in Southport is finally back open after Pleasureland welcomed back families for the first time since lockdown. Hundreds of families were delighted to return

12th July 2020

Pleasureland boss says VAT cuts don’t go far enough.

Pleasureland boss Norman Wallis says the government’s VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism industry “doesn’t go far enough”. Pleasureland reopens this Saturday for the first time since closure at the end

9th July 2020

Southport Pleasureland reopening from 11th July

After receiving feedback from the public, Southport Pleasureland will be reopening from the 11th July with guest safety firmly their number one priority. There will be amendments to the way the park

4th July 2020

Seafront beach bar taking Southport by storm

A beach bar is taking Southport by storm thanks to an innovative new idea by tourism mogul Norman Wallis. The Pleasureland boss has taken full advantage of the easing of lockdown rules

30th June 2020

Pleasureland boss blasts idiotic virus deniers

Popular fairground boss Norman Wallis has vowed to get tough on mindless vandals who painted bizarre messages on his land. A massive billboard appeared on a roundabout near to Pleasureland in Southport

13th May 2020

Resort urged to ‘wake up’ by virus deniers

A massive billboard has appeared on a roundabout in Southport denying the origins of the killer coronavirus. The billboard with a painted sign saying ‘it’s a plannedemic, wake up’ has been erected

12th May 2020

Pleasureland takes industry lead – Norman Wallis speaks out in The Parliamentary Review

Norman Wallis – it wasn’t a difficult decision to keep our park closed Norman Wallis is the owner of Universal Rides. He spent 12 years regenerating a derelict amusement park in Southport

27th March 2020