Updates from Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach

Situated on the seafront of Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach has been operating for a very long time and is home to the only operating wooden coaster in the UK with a man operating the breaks (the other coaster like this in the UK is at Dreamland Margate which is currently S.B.N.O).

Ahead of their 2025 season kicking off today Pleasure Beach released a statement confirming a few things.

General Improvements

Over the winter period the park have been doing all the usual maintenance but have also added a new online booking system and a new on-park audio system to enhance audio across the park (Thorpe Park supported this in the early stages).

New Ride

The park which is known for a variety of attractions that change on a year-on-year basis has announced that Leo’s Jungle Journey, a new bus-ride similar to bus rides found at Chessington and Drayton Manor will be joining the park’s line-up in the summer.

Running and Entry Costs

The biggest update from the park comes in the form of pricing and the park reminds customers their their utility, staffing and maintenance costs have increased. The park also acknowledges that people complain that entry to the park is no longer free and so have introduced a new £5 fun card which will let you in the park for free all year and goes you an initial free 5 ride credits which can be used by others.

This is great value and fantastic for families who wish to visit regularly with only kids enjoying the actual rides and is perhaps something Blackpool Pleasure Beach could learn from in the future?

The Future of the Log Flume Site

Finally, Pleasure Beach Great Yarmouth hinted that something would be coming to the former site of the log flume in the future. This iconic log flume with its 3 drops and salty seawater was situated just outside the main entrance of the park and was removed a few years ago. The park has said they are engaged with ongoing discussions with the council and hope to share some news soon!

Summary

In summary, we know it’s going to be a tough year for parks with increased running costs and the public having less money to spend and it’s good to see a park acknowledge this, try and respond by offering an affordable non-rider entry and hint at future developments!