Merseyside, United Kingdom
Adventure Coast Southport (rebranded from Southport Pleasureland in February 2025) is Merseyside's premier seaside amusement park featuring 25 rides across four immersive themed lands! Located on Southport's Marine Drive with stunning coastal views, this newly reimagined park includes Viking Landing, the UK's only Steampunk Bay, Cartoon Boardwalk, and Pirate Cove - all with unlimited rides for one price!
Park Highlights - the 2025 Rebrand
UK's ONLY Steampunk Adventure Park! - Steampunk Bay is a completely unique themed zone in the UK featuring Victorian-era industrial aesthetics with brass, gears, and steam-powered adventures!
Four Immersive Themed Lands - Each zone tells its own story with matching theming, rides, and atmosphere creating a sense of adventure and discovery!
Free Entry with Pay-Per-Ride - Entry is FREE! Rides start from £1 each. Pay by card only (no cash).
Viking Landing - Mythical Norse Adventures
Odin's Little Dragon Coaster - 120cm minimum (90cm with adult). Family coaster inspired by Viking dragons! Twists, turns, and excitement for younger thrill-seekers.
Freya's Fun House - Viking obstacle course! Navigate through Norse-themed challenges, obstacles, and surprises. Test your warrior skills!
The Canoes - Maximum 120cm height! Designed for younger children. Gentle Viking longboat ride perfect for little Vikings.
Steampunk Bay - UK's ONLY Steampunk Park!
Paradox - 120cm minimum. Mind-bending steampunk ride with Victorian industrial theming! Unique UK attraction!
Enigma - 130cm minimum. Gyro-swing ride! Soar back and forth with increasing height and speed. Brass and gear aesthetics!
The Ultra - 140cm minimum! Booster ride launching you skyward! Most intense ride in Steampunk Bay with Victorian-era design.
Ghost Train - Live actors! Steam-powered spooky journey through dark corridors with surprises and scares. Victorian horror atmosphere!
Flying Chairs - Classic swing ride with steampunk theming! Soar through the air suspended from chains.
Cartoon Boardwalk - Where Childhood Dreams Come Alive!
The Twister - 120cm minimum unless accompanied. Spinning ride with vibrant cartoon colors! Dizzy family fun!
Toy Set - Maximum 120cm height. Designed for younger children! Gentle ride themed around giant toys.
Dodgems - Classic bumper cars with cartoon theming! Crash, laugh, and drive in colorful electric cars.
Waltzers - Spinning waltzer ride! Operators spin your car for extra thrills. Bright cartoon decoration!
The Convoy - Themed ride experience through Cartoon Boardwalk! Family-friendly adventure.
Pirate Cove - Swashbuckling Adventures!
Blackbeard's Falls - 120cm minimum (90cm with adult). Classic log flume! Climb the lift, plunge down the drop and get drenched on this pirate water adventure.
Ghostly Galleon - Pirate ship swing ride! Rock back and forth reaching thrilling heights. Ahoy mateys!
Wave Slide - Multiple slides! Race your crew down to the bottom. Quick thrilling descents!
Trampolines - Bouncing fun in Pirate Cove! Jump like you're on a ship's deck!
Carnival Games & Activities
15 Prize Games including:
- Outdoor & Indoor Basketball
- Hook a Duck (classic!)
- Penalty Shootout
- Darts
- Ball in the Bucket
- Tin Can Alley
- Shooting Range
- Caricatures
- Face Painting
- And more!
*Note: Carnival games charged separately*
Dining & Facilities
Food Options - Multiple outlets throughout park! Hot meals, snacks, ice cream, drinks. Card payment only (no cash).
Bring Your Own Food - Visitors welcome to bring own picnic! Enjoy seaside dining.
Gift Shops - Souvenirs, toys, Adventure Coast merchandise! Take home memories.
Practical Information
- Season
- usually late March to the end of September; check the park's official calendar for this year's dates.
- Opening Times
- Opens: 11:00 AM
- Closes: 5:00 PM (Gates)
- Operating Days: All weekends + selected weekdays
- Check website for specific dates
- Admission
- Entry is FREE!
- Rides from £1 each (pay-per-ride)
- Card payment only (no cash)
- Carnival games & food charged separately
- Height Restrictions Summary
- 90cm+: Many family rides with adult supervision
- 120cm+: Most major rides alone, or 90cm with adult 16+
- 130cm+: Enigma gyro-swing
- 140cm+: The Ultra booster ride
- Some children's rides have 120cm maximum
- Parking
- Two large car parks (Esplanade & Marine Drive)
- Card payment ONLY (no cash)
- Operating: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Disabled bays available for Blue Badge holders
- Location
- Marine Drive, Southport PR8 1RX
- 15-minute walk from Southport Train Station
- Seafront location with coastal views
- Easy access from M57/M58 motorways
- Payment
- Card-only park (no cash accepted anywhere)
- Dogs
- Well-behaved dogs welcome on leads!
- Perfect for
- Families, day trippers, groups, seaside enthusiasts, steampunk fans (unique in UK!), carousel collectors, those seeking unlimited ride value
- What changed in the 2025 rebrand
- Complete rebrand from Southport Pleasureland to Adventure Coast
- Four immersive themed zones
- Upgraded theming and atmosphere
- Renewed sense of adventure and discovery
- UK's only Steampunk-themed park!
- Accessibility
- All riders must hold themselves upright for safety. Ride operators make final suitability determinations.
- Contact
- Email: hello@adventurecoastsouthport.com
- Website: www.adventurecoastsouthport.co.uk
Visit the website for exact opening dates, online ticket booking (always cheaper!), special offers, and themed zone details. Experience Southport's newly reimagined seaside adventure with 25 rides across four unique worlds!
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