You can buy the iconic club Jimi Hendrix, Tom Jones and Elton John rocked for just £475,000
The Gliderdome, described as a a time capsule of music history, is up for sale (Picture: Poyntons Consultancy/Cover Media)
It’s the iconic roller skating rink that Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder and The Who have all rocked in the past.
And now some new owners will get chance to make their mark on the Gliderdome, which has been described as a time capsule of music history.
The venue, in Boston, Lincolnshire features the Starlight Rooms, a bingo hall, warehouses, Stanley’s Bar and The Richmond, which can all be bought separately.
Poyntons, which is overseeing the sale, described the Starlight Rooms as the jewel in the crown, with the Grade II listed dance hall having an asking price of £475,000.
Inside the Gliderdrome where some of music’s biggest stars have performed over the last sixty years (Picture: Poyntons Consultancy/Cover Media)
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Jack Fairman of Poyntons Consultancy said: ‘The Gliderdrome is a truly special building with a rich past that resonates far beyond Boston.
‘This is a rare chance to acquire a venue of genuine cultural significance, and we are excited to see how its next chapter unfolds.’
The site was originally opened as a open-air rollerskating rink by brothers Ernest and Sydney Malkinson in the 1930s.
Some of the big names who have performed on stage are recorded at the venue (Picture: Poyntons Consultancy/Cover Media)
It was roofed over during World War Two and also began to hold dancing sessions which became hugely popular, not least among British and American servicemen posted in the area.
After the original site burnt down in the 1950s, the new Gliderdome was resurrected as a dance and music venue and by the sixties was attracting some of the biggest names in music.
Stars such as Tina Turner and Jimi Hendrix have all graced its stage.
Poyntons explained that selling the individual parts of the Gliderdome separately gave the new owners scope for development.
A spokesman said: ‘For many, the Gliderdrome isn’t just a venue – it’s a time capsule of unforgettable nights and music history in the making.
‘Generations of fans packed through its doors to see future superstars before they hit the big time, with artists later reflecting on their performances here as standout moments in their careers.
‘That sense of nostalgia continues to resonate today, cementing its place as one of the region’s most treasured cultural landmarks.’
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