I rode Runaway & Scenic Railway in 1997. I was annoyed at the fire on Scenic Railway, without doubt something fishy went on with the fire for our oldest wooden coaster. After Rotunda rescued Runaway, I thought it would be safe, but sadly not. Shows that seaside theme parks do not have much of a future. Only Blackpool Pleasure Beach seems to be surviving. I wish the UK cared more about its heritage than money. Always comes down to greed.
i rode this in 1997. feel real sad that it has gone. biggest problem with the UK is saving these old historic wooden roller coasters. Cyclone and Texas Tornado and Runaway. Beautiful video. thanks for filming it.
Like a ghost town. It reminds me of the film (Carnival of Souls) The Runaway coaster was found in a field in Holland. Another park murdered by Jimmy Godden. The Runaway could have been saved and stored for the planned Dreamland Heritage Park. It was killed off by greed and the bulldozers. RIP Rotunda.
Very sad video. It made me cry. I have lived here all my life, I was born here in Folkestone in 1949, and find it hard to see the Rotunda now demolished. Any more videos out there. Barry Oldfield x Shepway Council Road Sweeper
I used to love going to this place... its sad that they knocked it all down!...
jamiehill1989 2 weeks ago
I rode Runaway & Scenic Railway in 1997. I was annoyed at the fire on Scenic Railway, without doubt something fishy went on with the fire for our oldest wooden coaster. After Rotunda rescued Runaway, I thought it would be safe, but sadly not. Shows that seaside theme parks do not have much of a future. Only Blackpool Pleasure Beach seems to be surviving. I wish the UK cared more about its heritage than money. Always comes down to greed.
prittstick1ify 7 months ago
really sad video. Feel sad seeing Runaway there left all alone before demolition. Why does the UK not appreciate its heritage.
prittstick1ify 7 months ago
@prittstick1ify Thanks for the comments, it was sad to see especially when it was so close to being saved.
I was shocked when I saw it in bits, a real waste.
MadPeaz 7 months ago
i rode this in 1997. feel real sad that it has gone. biggest problem with the UK is saving these old historic wooden roller coasters. Cyclone and Texas Tornado and Runaway. Beautiful video. thanks for filming it.
prittstick1ify 7 months ago
Thanks for posting, sad end to happy memories.
BILLYnKAREN 7 months ago
Like a ghost town. It reminds me of the film (Carnival of Souls) The Runaway coaster was found in a field in Holland. Another park murdered by Jimmy Godden. The Runaway could have been saved and stored for the planned Dreamland Heritage Park. It was killed off by greed and the bulldozers. RIP Rotunda.
tenterden16 2 years ago
Very sad video. It made me cry. I have lived here all my life, I was born here in Folkestone in 1949, and find it hard to see the Rotunda now demolished. Any more videos out there. Barry Oldfield x Shepway Council Road Sweeper
barrym3oyi 2 years ago
i used to holiday at the burstin hotel, and always came to this park , i liked the log flume, pirate ship, octupussy and of course this!!!
brownowl1964 2 years ago
such a shame they demolished the whole rotunda now and their building flats(appartments)
:(its just flat concerete now i went there a few days ago
chillyman99 2 years ago
OMG! This is a really sad video. Its awful to see these great parks just left to rack and ruin!
POISENMIND 3 years ago
Thanks for this excellent footage. Still breaks my heart to see this.
imansfield 3 years ago
Such A Shame This Place Got Closed Good Old Child Hood Memorys There :( Rest In Peace Rotunda.
Rollercoastergirl92 3 years ago
R.I.P rotunda- gone but never forgotten
coochi6 3 years ago