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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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