Final sections of popular seaside ride demolished

10 February 2023

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The silhouette of log flume's main tower at sunrise was seen for the last time on Friday
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The structure has been taken down bit by bit
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Its central frame was the final section to fall after a week of demolition
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Before: Great Yarmouth's skyline has looked like this for 33 years
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After: Rubble on the site will be cleared in the coming days
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The illuminated ball from the top of the ride remained intact after the demolition

A popular seaside ride that thousands have enjoyed for 33 years has been demolished.

The final sections of the log flume at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach in Norfolk were dismantled on Friday morning.

Albert Jones from the attraction said it had "come to the end of its day" as it was too expensive to run.

A small group of people gathered to watch as workers moved in at first light to complete the demolition, which has taken about a week.

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Great Yarmouth's popular log flume ride dismantled

The central frame that held the metal ball on the top of the ride was the last part to be removed and the site will be cleared over the coming days.

Only a few motors from the ride were salvaged, along with its photo booth, Mr Jones said.

A number of its carriages were auctioned off with £5,685 given to six local charities.

Jayne Banks paid £964 for one as she said she wanted to own "an actual real piece of Yarmouth history".

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The log flume at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach opened in 1989

"It's been a good ride - many thousands have enjoyed it", Mr Jones said.

No decision has been on what it will be replaced with but Mr Jones is going to liaise with Great Yarmouth Borough Council.