Best UK Seaside Funfairs and Attractions
For a fun family day out find the best seaside funfairs and amusements around the UK Coast. From traditional seaside arcades and fairgrounds to roller coasters and theme parks.
Family Entertainment along the UK Coast
For a great day out, take the kids to an amusement park by the beach. There are a mix of attractions from traditional seaside fairgrounds and arcades, to family theme parks.
Seaside Funfairs
Find a seaside funfair near you.
ISLE OF WIGHT
Blackgang Chine
The UK’s oldest theme park, Blackgang Chine is set on the cliff tops, with stunning sea-views, and filled with an eclectic mix of attractions, magical theme worlds and exciting rides, you’ll find something for all the family on a day out to Blackgang Chine.
EAST SUSSEX
Brighton Pier
Iconic Brighton Pier attracts 6.2 million visitors each year offering the classic British seaside funfair experience. Fish and chips, sticks of rock, a ghost train and a helter-skelter and amusements. Open daily; free entry, rides priced individually.
MARGATE
DreamLand
Retro amusement park in Margate Kent with vintage rides, roller disco, art installations, street food and more.
LINCOLNSHIRE
Fantasy Island Amusement Park
The ultimate family trip with the kids this summer in Ingoldmells on the East Coast of Lincolnshire. Fantasy Island Amusement Park have everything you need from shopping, food, entertainment and, of course, the extensive range of thrilling rides we have for both adults and the little ones.
HAYLING ISLAND
Funland Amusement Park
Situated along the ‘Blue Flag’ beach resort of Hayling Island, Funland Amusement Park offers a variety of attractions indoors and out, so whatever the weather, rain or shine, there is always plenty to do.
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Adventure Island
Families visiting Southend Pier in Essex can enjoy a day out with the kids at Adventure Island amusement park. There are rides for all ages including, the Time Machine, Pirate Plunge ride and a carousel, soft play area for toddlers.
SUSSEX
Harbour Park Amusements
Family fun in a beachfront amusement park in Sussex, with traditional rides for kids aged 2 to 14, plus food.
BLACKPOOL
Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Lancashire is one of the UK’s top amusement parks and home to the UK’s only Nickelodeon Land. The attractions is home to both white knuckle rides and family friendly fun. Thrill seekers can experience the UK’s tallest rollercoaster, The Big One, the UK’s first looping coaster, Revolution and the UK’s first suspended looping coaster completely over water, Infusion.
GREAT YARMOUTH
Pleasure Beach
Great Yarmouth’s Pleasure Beach offers an exciting mix of white-knuckle and child-friendly rides makes the Pleasure Beach ideal for a fun family day out.
SUFFOLK
Pleasurewood Hills
Pleasurewood Hills on the Suffolk coast is a family amusement park with thrill rides, animal shows and laser tag and a kiddie zone.
NORFOLK
Rainbow Park Beach
Rainbow Park is a traditional funfair on the seafront in Hunstanton, on the North Norfolk Coast.
WESTON SUPER MARE
Funland Theme Park
Weston Super Mare’s only outdoor Theme Park! located on the Seafront of the original British Seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare on the North Somerset Coast.
TYNE & WEAR
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
FREE admission theme park in North East England, with over 40 rides and attractions. Fun filled family day out by the sea.
GLAMORGAN – WALES
Barry Island
Barry Island Pleasure Park in South Wales is a popular amusement park open all year round. Right on the beach, with funfair rides and arcades.
TYNE & WEAR
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
FREE admission theme park in North East England, with over 40 rides and attractions. Fun filled family day out by the sea.
Many seaside towns have entertainment and arcades along the promenade or pier.
Top UK Beaches
Looking for top UK coast destinations? Miles of sandy beaches, traditional seaside towns and family attractions. Walk the coastal path or find family friendly Blue Flag beaches. There are sandy beaches around the UK which are safe for swimming as well as dog friendly beaches for long walks with our four legged friends.
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