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It’s going to be one of the most popular tourist attractions in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset since the Banksy Art installation of ‘Dismaland – Bemusement Park’. The tourist attraction opens in the Summer 2022 and See Monster is a former North Sea offshore platform, re-imagined into an extraordinary art installation. Transformation of the retired industrial structure with its own garden and waterfall.
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Q: Where is the See Monster Located?
A: The See Monster is located in The Tropicana, 38 Beach Rd, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1BG
Q: What is the See Monster?
A: A reawakening entity will be a joyous celebration of the great British weather and British eccentricity, presenting a new life for what the Monster could become. As a pioneer towards a greener future, SEE MONSTER will explore the concept of inherited structures, be those physical, social, or environmental.
Q: When is See Monster opening?
A: By the Summer of 2022, having been transformed along its journey, the weather-beaten Monster will come alive in Weston-super-Mare.
Q: Is See Monster interactive or a theme park ride?
A: With the opportunity to travel up and inside, guests will pass behind the thrashing cascade of a 12-metre waterfall, and under the shimmering scales into the cavernous underbelly of the beast… Within the wild garden you will find hidden routes to explore the rehabilitated Monster, where embedded throughout will be new approaches to a more sustainable and greener future. You may encounter sudden showers of rainfall from above or find yourself engulfed within a playful collection of clouds. Whatever the weather, SEE MONSTER will encourage interaction and playfulness at the heart of Britain’s cultural cornerstone: creating the sense of children gleefully jumping in puddles, whilst adults grumble at drizzly grey skies and strangers bond over something mutually shared.
Q: Where can I get tickets for SEE MONSTER?
A: Tickets and enquiries will be available via SEE MONSTER https://seemonster.co.uk/contact/
By the Summer of 2022, having been transformed along its journey, the weather-beaten Monster will come alive in Weston-super-Mare, as a colossal manifestation of all it has witnessed along its journey around the turbulent coast. The reawakened entity will be a joyous celebration of the great British weather and British eccentricity, presenting a new life for what the Monster could become. As a pioneer towards a greener future, SEE MONSTER will explore the concept of inherited structures, be those physical, social, or environmental. What do we do with the structures we inherit? And what actions can they inspire?
With the opportunity to travel up and inside, guests will pass behind the thrashing cascade of a 12-metre waterfall, and under the shimmering scales into the cavernous underbelly of the beast… Within the wild garden you will find hidden routes to explore the rehabilitated Monster, where embedded throughout will be new approaches to a more sustainable and greener future. You may encounter sudden showers of rainfall from above or find yourself engulfed within a playful collection of clouds. Whatever the weather, SEE MONSTER will encourage interaction and playfulness at the heart of Britain’s cultural cornerstone: creating the sense of children gleefully jumping in puddles, whilst adults grumble at drizzly grey skies and strangers bond over something mutually shared.
As a creation of new from old, the regeneration of the rig, transformed from its former life, will champion the role of re-use and creativity within our future.
The landmark in it’s renewed journey to a new tourist and local iconic venue came with the announcement of ‘Dismaland – Bemusement Park’, an art installation curated by the world famous street artist Banksy opened at The Tropicana for just five weeks in the Summer 2015. The “sinister twist on Disneyland” featured original works by Banksy and 58 other artists including Damien Hirst and attracted over 200,000 visitors from all over the world, generating £20m in revenue for the town. ‘Dismaland’ also featured outdoor musical performances by global superstars including Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Pussy Riot.
The renaissance of The Tropicana continued as it was transformed into a pop-up amusement park ‘Funland’ the following Summer, welcoming thousands of visitors to enjoy its thrills and spills. It also showed its versatility as a venue playing host to a diverse programme of events including theatre shows, street art festival, Hazy Days music festival, Stars of Time and Weston Food Festival. See Monster is estimated to have over 200,000 visitors throughout the Summer 2022 and once again Weston-super-Mare will become a major visit location for tourism and entertainment.
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SEE MONSTER is located in Tropicana, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset and is just 22 minutes from Draycott, Cheddar (11.6 mi) via A371