It's time to line up - Dreamland's Scenic Railway will be back in action this weekend.

The Margate amusement park's centrepiece attraction will reopen at noon on Saturday after the testing of a replacement lift hill rope was completed, ending almost six months of inaction for the rollercoaster.

To celebrate the re-opening of the ride, Dreamland is offering all guests dressed in full Father Christmas costume - including hat, jacket, trousers and beard - to ride for free before Christmas.

Ian Hoole, head of technical services said: "We are delighted to see the Scenic Railway re-open and taking passengers once more.

"We are aware the wait has been disappointing for guests and so much longer than we would have hoped.

"However, we are confident we made the right choice in waiting for the UK’s leading rope making and splicing companies to be available to make and fit a bespoke, high-quality rope.

"We are now confident that this will allow the ride to work smoothly and be consistently available for our guests to enjoy."

The park's Frosted Fairground is open every day from Saturday until January 2, with the exception of Christmas Day.