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. Can you remember those early days at the Sandcastle? The photos are from the 80s and 90s
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. Sandcastle - the early days
A different angle across the waterslides opening up to show what the Sandcastle was like in 1989 Photo: National World
. Sandcastle - the early days
There was a nightclub at the Sandcastle when it first opened. This was at the construction stage before it opened. Photo: National World
. Sandcastle - the early days
These domes were a feature of the wave pool Photo: National World
. Sandcastle - the early days
A packed Sandcastle in the late 80s. It has changed almost beyond recognition. The wave pool, two slides, terraces, palm trees and a constant temperature of 84 degrees was how it all started. Remember the exotic flamingos flying above? Photo: National World
. Sandcastle - the early days
When it was all nearing completion and the pool had been filled Photo: National World
7. Sandcastle - the early days
It's not just for the kids - pensioners enjoying the Sandcastle in 1987 Photo: National World
8. Sandcastle - the early days
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
9. Sandcastle - the early days
The original slides rolling above where the Lazy River is today Photo: National World
10. Sandcastle - the early days
Generations of people have enjoyed the tropical ambience of the Sandcastle since it first opened in 1986 Photo: National World
11. Sandcastle - the early days
Are you pictured here in this line-up from 1986? Photo: National World
12. Sandcastle - the early days
Work was still going here on in June 1986, just before it opened. The photo was taken from the monorail at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Photo: National World