The city of Long Beach is starting demolition of the Old English Village on Monday, removing the vacant, former tourist attraction adjacent to the Queen Mary to make way for more parking. The ...

A demolition ceremony was held Monday for the Old English Village at the Queen Mary, where officials said the teardown would pave the way for a safer, more vibrant area near the historic vessel.

Demolition begins on Old English Village in Long Beach for Queen Mary District revitalization. Developers said revitalizing the site will bring more economic growth to Long Beach in the coming years.

The Queen Mary Village, also known as the English Village, is located off Queens Highway and Windsor Way. The site once housed an Old English-themed shopping center and tourism attraction.

The Old English Village was built in 1972 but fell vacant for nearly five years before the city began demolishing the structures earlier this month, the Long Beach Post reported.

Demolition for the English Village near the Queen Mary in Long Beach today, April 28, 2025. The site formerly served as a themed shopping space and has been vacant for several years. (Photo by ...

The Queen Mary Village, also known as the English Village, is located off Queens Highway and Windsor Way. The site once housed an Old English-themed shopping center and tourism attraction.