Theme parks · East of England
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
In or near Blundeston.
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach — Historic amusement park in Norfolk, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- School holidays (Apr–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Great Yarmouth · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach is located at postcode NR30 3EH, and the nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth, which is 2.3 km away. Entry details are not specified, but the park is wheelchair accessible.
About
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach is a theme or amusement park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Historic amusement park in Norfolk, England". Coordinates: 52.5937°, 1.7361°.
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Official information
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach is a seaside amusement park offering a variety of thrill rides and traditional family attractions. Visitors can enjoy unlimited access to the park with a Fun Card or Wristband, making it a fun destination for all ages.
From the Wikipedia article
The Pleasure Beach Great Yarmouth is an amusement park in the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, on England’s east coast. It opened in 1909. The largest and most popular ride at the park is the wooden Roller Coaster which opened in 1932. There are also 25 other large rides at the park, as well as children's entertainment, amusement arcades, catering facilities, a sweet shop and ice cream parlours.
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Background
History
In 1909 Charles B. Cochran applied to the local council to lease an area of sand dunes on the beach to develop an amusement park. His application was successful and sand dunes south of Nelson's Gardens were let to Cochran on which he constructed an L. A. Thompson scenic railway to the designs of William Napier. The Scenic Railway opened on 24 July 1909 along with the Katzenjammer Castle, which was a funhouse-style attraction. The following year, the Scenic Railway was clad in plaster sculpted to resemble mountainous terrain and decorated with lights, as was common for such rides at the time. A new ride, The River Caves, also opened. The park operated at a modest level until the outbreak of…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5937, 1.7361
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Great Yarmouth
- Parish
- Great Yarmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- NR30 3EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Yarmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Great Yarmouth — 2.3 km
- Official site
- pleasure-beach.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3115993 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach?
- Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR30 3EH), in the parish of Great Yarmouth, unparished area.
- What is Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach?
- Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach — Historic amusement park in Norfolk, England.
- How do I get to Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR30 3EH.
- Who owns Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach?
- Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach is owned by Pleasure & Leisure Corporation Ltd.
- Does Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach charge admission?
- Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR30 3EH.
- Is Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach suitable for children?
- Yes — Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach is a family attraction designed for children. Most rides and attractions are aimed at the under-12 age band.