It started out with just a couple of slides and the wave pool being the largest attractions. It had flamingos, palm trees, terraces and that all important constant temperature of 84 degrees. Most of that is still there but its changed so much inside adding in 18 water slides and numerous other exciting attractions. And now, decades later it has won a Visit England Gold Award. Can you remember those early days at the Sandcastle? The photos are from the 80s and 90s.
13. Sandcastle - the early days
A view of the wave pool. It was innovative in its day Photo: National World
14. Sandcastle - the early years
The original water slides are unmistakable. This was 1990 Photo: National World
16. Sandcastle - the early years
There was a nightclub at the Sandcastle when it first opened. This was at the construction stage before it opened. Photo: National World
17. Sandcastle - the early years
Nigel and Trevor Appleton were the winners of passes for life after being the millionth visitors in 1987. They are pictured with their sister Judith Photo: National World
18. Sandcastle - the early days
These domes were a feature of the wave pool Photo: National World