31/08/2006

The Log Flume, which opened in 1967, entertains over half a million visitors every year at Britain's favourite tourist attraction with its twist, turns and heart-stoppingly steep drops, not to mention a splash of water or two!

Built by Arrow Dynamics of Utah, the ride was designed to simulate the hap-hazard journey of logs making their way down man-made flumes in the Canadian mountains on the way to saw mills.  The ride was the first of its kind to be built outside America and with 2,322 feet of track, it's the longest flume ride in the world.

Enthusiasts from all over the UK are flocking to Pleasure Beach this weekend to take their final ride on this iconic attraction.

Pleasure Beach Managing Director, Amanda Thompson, said ‘It’s sad that the Log Flume is going but we do have to make way for new rides.  The Log Flume is almost 40 years old and we do have 3 other fantastic water rides; Valhalla, River Caves and Beaver Creek Log Flume, so this seemed the right choice.  The ride will close on Sunday 3rd September, so if anyone wants to ride for old times sake, then Pleasure Beach is the place to come this weekend.’

The 24 Log Flume boats will also be on sale to the public for £25 on a first come, first served basis and interest is already high.   Anyone wishing to purchase a boat should call 01253 341033 Ext: 1516.  Boats must be collected from Pleasure Beach.

Unforutunatley the The Log Flume boats have all been sold, anyone who has expressed an interest will be contacted shortly.