Get you up to speed: Purchase the legendary club where Jimi Hendrix and Elton John played for £475,000
Boston’s iconic Gliderdome, a Grade II listed music venue, is up for sale through Poyntons Consultancy, allowing new owners to develop its rich historical legacy.
Jack Fairman of Poyntons Consultancy stated that the Gliderdrome represents a unique opportunity for new owners to shape its future while preserving its rich cultural significance.
Jack Fairman of Poyntons Consultancy has announced that the iconic Gliderdome in Boston, Lincolnshire, is now available for purchase, with the Starlight Rooms priced at £475,000.
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The iconic Gliderdome roller skating rink in Boston, Lincolnshire, renowned for hosting music legends like Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Wonder, is now up for sale. The venue has been described as a “time capsule of music history,” attracting interest for its potential as a cultural landmark.
Poyntons Consultancy, which is managing the sale, highlighted the Starlight Rooms as the “jewel in the crown,” with a listed price of £475,000 for the Grade II listed dance hall. Jack Fairman from Poyntons noted, “This is a rare chance to acquire a venue of genuine cultural significance.”
Originally opened as an open-air roller skating rink in the 1930s, the site underwent significant changes during World War Two, transitioning to a popular dance venue. After being rebuilt following a fire in the 1950s, it became a hotspot for major music acts through the sixties.
The decision to sell the Gliderdome in parts allows for imaginative redevelopment, with new owners encouraged to create fresh experiences while honouring its rich legacy. A Poyntons spokesperson remarked, “Generations of fans packed through its doors to see future superstars before they hit the big time.”
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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.
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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.
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.’