Dreamland hikes tickets for potential England semi-final in Euros shortly after fan carnage

Dreamland hikes tickets for potential England semi-final in Euros shortly after fan carnage

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Tickets to watch England at a Kent theme park have been hiked in price – after chaotic scenes blighted the venue when the side defeated Germany.

Fans wanting to book a place at Dreamland Margate for the Three Lions’ potential Euros semi-final next week will have to fork out up to 50% more than for yesterday’s game – and three times the price of a group stage table.

England vs Croatia at Dreamland on Sunday, June 13
England vs Croatia at Dreamland on Sunday, June 13

Prices for a table of six at the coastal attraction’s fan zone next Wednesday will set punters back £90 in all – £30 more than supporters were charged to watch Gareth Southgate’s men against Germany and Ukraine.

And during the group games, a table of six cost just £30.

This is despite the fact England have not even qualified for the semi-finals yet.

It comes after the Three Lions’ victory over Germany on Tuesday sparked chaotic scenes that saw dozens of tables flipped over, flares set off and fans storm the stage.

One security guard was seen fighting back tears as she watched on helpless as fans ran riot in the wake of the win.

Fans overturned tables at Dreamland after England went 2-0 up
Fans overturned tables at Dreamland after England went 2-0 up

Another was seen stepping in between two topless men as tensions boiled over.

One fan who witnessed the chaos said: “It was absolute carnage.

“It had been a really good night until the second goal went in, and then people just lost their heads.

“We had a table full of beers which was just flipped over, with benches chucked all over the place.

“There must have been at least 30 tables overturned. Dreamland staff ended up just dragging them away.

Fans on stage at Dreamland as England saw out their 2-0 win
Fans on stage at Dreamland as England saw out their 2-0 win

“Other fans climbed over the railings and were up on the stage setting off flares and throwing them into the crowd.

“Security couldn’t really do anything about it as there were so many people. I felt a bit sorry for them.”

Dreamland has been contacted for a comment.

A range of places in Kent are showing European Championship games on big screens, to find out more click here.

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