Derelict UK theme park that closed after 92 years could soon reopen

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An abandoned UK theme park could soon be given a new lease of life after closing more than 20 years ago.

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Ideas for the derelict site in the North West have been put forward, including leisure developments and a festival space.

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Frontierland in Morecambe closed its doors in 1997 after first opening in 1906.

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It has also been known as Fun City and West End Amusement Park during its history.

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In its heyday, the wild west-themed attraction had rides like the Wild Mouse, the Rattler, Noah's Ark, the Stampede and a log flume.

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The Sky Ride was another popular attraction that had a cable car system that allowed park-goers to fly over the rest of the park and the town's promenade.

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The local council now hopes to appoint a development partner to work on "leisure-led ideas" for the 7.5 acre plot.

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