I managed to get hold of this brochure which was printed in 1977. It is both sad and amazing when you see everything the Fort had to offer. Over the next month, I shall be posting extracts from this brochure which shows the incredible diversity of Fort Regent, and an optimism that has been sadly lost along with most of the features described in this brochure.
Fort Regent in the 1970s - Part 6
Feel like taking it easier? Then why not try the astroglide? Only be sure you don't take it too fast the first time round ... you might suddenly find yourself emulating an astronaut.
Don't forget that we keep going right through the evening so if you want to relish the fun of a funfair after dark then were ready and waiting for you.
Of course, we've got lots of things just for the youngsters. You see, the whole concept of Fort Regent had children very much in mind. And so one complete section of the Fort's facilities has been set aside for them.
Don't forget that we keep going right through the evening so if you want to relish the fun of a funfair after dark then were ready and waiting for you.
Of course, we've got lots of things just for the youngsters. You see, the whole concept of Fort Regent had children very much in mind. And so one complete section of the Fort's facilities has been set aside for them.
Ask your Mum if she minds you having a go on the helter skelter. When she says "yes" just climb to the top, sit on the slide and down you go. And not only down but round and round, as well.
While we're on the subject of sliding - how about the giant snake chute? Now, that really is a giant slide. That spotted superserpent stands perpetually poised in a pouncing pose but don't be scared of him - he's very tame and very friendly. He actually likes the younger ones to climb the stairs up along his back, enter the slide high above the ground, and then swoosh down through his throat to emerge from between his gaping jaws into the sunshine. Now, that's just got to be the greatest thrill-slide you'll ever experience.
Sounds just like a wonderland, doesn't it?
Did we say wonderland? We mean Wonderland - the Alice variety. Have you ever considered capering with the ever-scurrying White Rabbit or contemplated dancing alongside that awful Queen of Hearts? Have you ever thought of bouncing the light fantastic with the tea-partying Mad Hatter or the Portly Tweedledum or even the sad little, sleepy little, timid little dormouse?
If you've ever thought of doing any of these things, you can here at Fort Regent. It's Wonderland, alright, a gigantic 40 feet diameter, inflated, leap-around, fall-down-on, bounce- right-up-again, playground.
All your favourite characters from Alice are here on this dreamworld airbed just waiting for youngsters to bounce along with them. No need to climb through any looking-glasses, nor yet to fall slowly down rabbit holes. This is going to be the very important date you won't be late for. All you have to do is to catch the cable car from Snow Hill and ask for a return trip to Alice in Fort Regentland.
Sounds just like a wonderland, doesn't it?
Did we say wonderland? We mean Wonderland - the Alice variety. Have you ever considered capering with the ever-scurrying White Rabbit or contemplated dancing alongside that awful Queen of Hearts? Have you ever thought of bouncing the light fantastic with the tea-partying Mad Hatter or the Portly Tweedledum or even the sad little, sleepy little, timid little dormouse?
If you've ever thought of doing any of these things, you can here at Fort Regent. It's Wonderland, alright, a gigantic 40 feet diameter, inflated, leap-around, fall-down-on, bounce- right-up-again, playground.
All your favourite characters from Alice are here on this dreamworld airbed just waiting for youngsters to bounce along with them. No need to climb through any looking-glasses, nor yet to fall slowly down rabbit holes. This is going to be the very important date you won't be late for. All you have to do is to catch the cable car from Snow Hill and ask for a return trip to Alice in Fort Regentland.
Time for a sort of rest. Get behind the wheel of one of our veteran cars for a soothing drive. Demonstrate to all those watching grown- ups how good your driving ability would be if only you were ever given the chance. By the way, these aren't fantasy machines, these are scaled-down vehicles from way back when.
Before you begin to burn up more of your holiday-extra energy have fun on the roundabouts. When you get off, don't forget to ask your Dad all about centrifugal force.
Close at hand is an absolutely real-life log cabin. Yes sir. It's the genuine article, direct from the faraway forests of the Rocky Mountains. It's your own hideaway home that your imagination can set in Indian Territory or in the snows of the Yukon during gold rush time or in the frightening Florida Everglades. Maybe you'll want it to be the home of the Three Bears or even the house of a nasty, chisel-chinned, wart-nosed old witch. Whatever or wherever you decide it is, the cabin is all yours to play with and to play in. Have fun.
Before you begin to burn up more of your holiday-extra energy have fun on the roundabouts. When you get off, don't forget to ask your Dad all about centrifugal force.
Close at hand is an absolutely real-life log cabin. Yes sir. It's the genuine article, direct from the faraway forests of the Rocky Mountains. It's your own hideaway home that your imagination can set in Indian Territory or in the snows of the Yukon during gold rush time or in the frightening Florida Everglades. Maybe you'll want it to be the home of the Three Bears or even the house of a nasty, chisel-chinned, wart-nosed old witch. Whatever or wherever you decide it is, the cabin is all yours to play with and to play in. Have fun.
Have fun swinging on a car tyre. Have fun clambering over and around the climbing frames. Wiggle through the tyre, hang from the topmost hold of the frame.
And remember when you're doing all these things the chances are that your father wouldn't be able to do any of them.
But after all, it is your adventure playground. Your very own. So don't let him try.
Perhaps you could let your father join you in the Amusement Arcade then you could persuade him to part with a few coins.
You'll find that this is one of the most up-to-date you'll have seen for a long time. No tired woe-begone, pinball machines here. If there is a pinball machine you can be sure it's fit only for pinball wizards. You'll find machines to shoot on, to play football on, to pit your skill against, to demonstrate your delicate touch with. Automatic excitement. Mechanical magic. Chromium-plated compulsive entertainers. You'll have a marvellous time at the Fort Regent funfair.
And remember when you're doing all these things the chances are that your father wouldn't be able to do any of them.
But after all, it is your adventure playground. Your very own. So don't let him try.
Perhaps you could let your father join you in the Amusement Arcade then you could persuade him to part with a few coins.
You'll find that this is one of the most up-to-date you'll have seen for a long time. No tired woe-begone, pinball machines here. If there is a pinball machine you can be sure it's fit only for pinball wizards. You'll find machines to shoot on, to play football on, to pit your skill against, to demonstrate your delicate touch with. Automatic excitement. Mechanical magic. Chromium-plated compulsive entertainers. You'll have a marvellous time at the Fort Regent funfair.
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