Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach – Everything you’ll need for a fun day out
We have put together some information that’ll help you navigate the pleasure beach, and to ensure you have an amazing time!
Where is Pleasure Beach and how do I get there?
Time duration depends on where you are based in the UK, so if you live in Scotland it may take a bit longer than say London. Located at the very end of the promenade, it’s approximately a twenty-minute walk if you start from the other end.
Traveling from Norwich will take roughly an hour, while driving from King’s Lynn will take around 1 hour 40 minutes. Meanwhile, if you’re coming from Suffolk, you can expect an hour and a half of driving time from Bury St. Edmunds, while starting your journey from Ipswich will take 10 minutes longer at 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Getting there by train, your best bet is to get off at Great Yarmouth Train Station, where it is only a short drive to Pleasure Beach from there are buses across Great Yarmouth that also run to the park.
When does Pleasure Beach open and where can I park?
Government limitations and harsh weather conditions affect all opening dates and times. Customers will be notified of any changes via the park’s website and social media pages. Pleasure Beach’s car park is situated at the southern end of the beach. Summer parking fees are £2 for 0-2 hours, £5.20 for 2-5 hours, and £8 for all day parking.
If you are unable to enter the car park, there are a number of additional parking options across Great Yarmouth, including the North Drive Car Park, which charges £9 for all-day parking.
Will I need to pre-book tickets and how much do they cost?
Due to COVID-19 requirements, everyone visiting the park, regardless of whether they intend to use it or not, must have a pre-booked ticket.
The park features three 3-hour sessions from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., each having a restricted capacity. Your ticket can be purchased on their website.
Standard admission cost for a ticket is £13.50 while toddlers under 3 can enter for free, however, this only applies to one ticket per toddler in a group.
What is there to do at Pleasure Beach?
Pleasure Beach is excellent for a fun family day out, with a thrilling mix of white-knuckle inducing rides mixed with family-friendly rides and attractions. The traditional wooden Roller Coaster (appropriately named Roller Coaster) is undoubtedly the star attraction and visitors return year after year to try the thundering ride.
Standing 22 metres tall above the seafront is the magnificent Sky Drop, which launches 16 passengers at a time into the sky for panoramic views of the beach, sea, town, seafront attractions and for miles around.
The Log Flume remains one of the most popular rides and is a great way to cool off on a hot summer’s day with its plunges and splashes.
Other rides available at the park feature fairground classics such as the Supreme Waltzer and Dodgems, as well as the Pirate Ship and Spinning Tea Cups and child-friendly rides such as the Yo-Yo and Big Apple Coaster.
The 4D cinema also recently opened at the park which provides special effects lighting, moving seats, water sprays, air blasts, leg ticklers, smells and bubbles, making their film “Wanted Alive 4D” an unforgettable experience.
Located just a small walk away are the Pleasure Beach Gardens. It is packed with numerous activities for all, including a 12 hole adventure golf, learners driving school, and Jurassic Gardens where visitors can navigate around a dinosaur surrounded track.
Are there places to eat and drink at Pleasure Beach?
If you’re looking for a spot to eat or drink, you’re in luck because the park has a large variety of food and beverage options.
There’s the Food Court, which is located in the heart of the park and is excellent for those searching for a hearty dinner without having to leave. All day, fresh burgers, hot dogs, fries, and kid’s meals are available.
The Pleasure Beach Inn, on the other hand, serves freshly baked baguettes, coffees, nibbles, and a large selection of beers and spirits, while Hooked Fish & Chips is a coastal favourite for everybody.
Gracie’s Rock Shop offers a variety of rock, candy floss, and freshly made doughnuts, while Leo’s Ice Cream Parlour serves (you guessed it) ice cream, as well as milkshakes and sundaes.
