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Botton's Pleasure Beach

Traditional Skegness seafront funfair with 4 coasters, log flume, and classic fairground attractions since 1965

Data last verified on 27 November 2025. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.

Skegness, Lincolnshire
Grand Parade

Quick Stats

Total Rides:
25
No Restrictions:
6
Adult Price:
£20
Child Price:
£20
Parking:
£null
Updated:
27 November 2025
Opening Hours
11:00-17:00 (seasonal, varies)

Rides by Height Requirement

6
No Restriction
Perfect for all ages
4
Under 110cm
Great for young children
14
110-140cm
Adventure starts here
1
140cm+
Thrill rides

All Rides & Attractions

Filter Rides

Ride Name
Type
Height Requirement
Intensity
Duration
Amusements Arcade
2p slot machines, video games, prize redemption games! All-weather entertainment!
interactive
No restriction
Gentle60:00
Big Apple
Green caterpillar coaster! Classic Pinfari Big Apple with giant red apple feature. Classic kiddie coaster!
Coaster
90cm with adult
110cm alone
Low1:00
Cups & Saucers
S&W teacups! Spinning fun in giant cups. Maximum 120cm with adult supervision!
Family
No restriction
Gentle2:00
Dodgems
Bertazzon bumper cars! Drive 130cm+, ride as passenger 90cm+ with adult. Classic dodgems!
interactive
90cm with adult
130cm alone
Low4:00
Flying Dumbo
Kolmax-Plus Jets! Flying Dumbo elephants for young children!
Family
No restriction
Gentle2:00
Food Stalls
Traditional fairground food! Candy floss, ice cream, fish & chips, refreshments!
shopping
No restriction
Gentle20:00
Formula One Go-Karts
Petrol-powered go-karts! Race around outdoor circuit!
interactive
140cm with adult
140cm alone
Medium5:00
Freak Out
KMG Afterburner! Pendulum ride swinging higher and higher reaching near-vertical heights. Breathtaking views!
Thrill
130cm with adult
130cm alone
Extreme2:00
Freefall Junior
SBF Visa junior drop tower! Gentle drops for younger thrill-seekers!
Thrill
90cm with adult
110cm alone
Medium1:00
Gallopers
John H. Rundle carousel! Classic horses, musical ride since 2002!
Family
No restriction
Gentle3:00
Ghost Train
Spooky dark ride since 1978! Classic Chapman ghost train with surprises and scares!
Dark Ride
No restriction
Low5:00
Giant Wheel
Fabbri Ferris Wheel! Panoramic views of Skegness seafront and beach!
observation
90cm with adult
120cm alone
Gentle5:00
Gift & Prize Stalls
Souvenirs, toys, prizes! Traditional seaside gifts and mementos!
shopping
No restriction
Gentle10:00
Hook a Duck
Classic seaside game! Hook rubber ducks from pool, win prizes!
interactive
No restriction
Gentle5:00
Jungle Adventure
Jungle-themed family ride! Adventure through tropical scenery!
Family
90cm with adult
120cm alone
Low3:00
Mini Golf Courses
Two themed mini-golf courses! Family-friendly putting challenges!
interactive
No restriction
Gentle20:00
Pirate Ship
HUSS pirate ship! Swing back and forth like sailing high seas. Classic since 1983!
Thrill
110cm with adult
120cm alone
Medium3:00
Queen Bee
Inverted kiddie coaster! Hang beneath track on bee-themed cars. Pinfari suspended ride!
Coaster
100cm with adult
120cm alone
Medium1:30
Rockin' Roller
Spinning Wild Mouse coaster! Largest coaster at park. Fabbri spinning wild mouse with sharp turns, sudden drops overlooking Skegness Beach!
Coaster
120cm with adult
120cm alone
High2:00
Runaway Train
Kiddie mine train coaster! Family-friendly adventure through mining-themed scenery!
Coaster
90cm with adult
110cm alone
Low1:30
Safari Train
Falgas Junior Railway! Gentle train ride around track for little ones!
Family
No restriction
Gentle3:00
Twister
Sonacase Scrambler! Spinning fairground ride with multi-directional motion!
Thrill
110cm with adult
120cm alone
Medium2:00
Waltzer
Classic spinning waltzer! Operators spin your car for extra thrills. Maxwell waltzer since 1972!
Thrill
100cm with adult
120cm alone
Medium3:00
Wild River Log Flume
Reverchon log flume! Two drops (23ft & 39.4ft) ending in spectacular splashes!
Water
100cm with adult
120cm alone
Medium5:00
Yo-Yo
Chair-O-Plane! Swing chairs rise and spin giving flying feeling!
Family
90cm with adult
120cm alone
Low2:00

Location

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Address

Grand Parade
Skegness
PE25 2UQ
United Kingdom
Lat: 53.1437
Lng: 0.3465

Complete Park Guide

Complete Park Guide

Botton's Pleasure Beach Height Guide

Botton's Pleasure Beach is Skegness's beloved seafront amusement park, providing traditional fairground fun since 1965! Located on Grand Parade overlooking Skegness Beach, this classic seaside attraction features 4 roller coasters, Wild River log flume, Freak Out thrill ride, Giant Wheel, and a fantastic selection of family rides and kiddie attractions - all the fun and thrills of the traditional British fairground!

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Organized insights

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Highlights
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Need-to-know tips

Guide Section

Park Highlights

Rockin' Roller - Spinning Wild Mouse coaster! Largest coaster at the park, Fabbri spinning wild mouse with sharp turns and thrilling drops. Overlooks Skegness Beach!

Wild River Log Flume - Reverchon log flume with two drops! 23ft and 39.4ft drops ending in spectacular splashes. Classic water ride fun!

Freak Out - KMG Afterburner! Soaring pendulum ride swinging higher and higher with breathtaking views before reaching near-vertical heights!

4 Roller Coasters - Big Apple, Queen Bee inverted kiddie coaster, Rockin' Roller, and Runaway Train!

Guide Section

Roller Coasters

Rockin' Roller - 120cm minimum (4'). Spinning Wild Mouse coaster! Fabbri spinning cars, sharp turns, sudden drops. Overlooks beach!

Queen Bee - 120cm minimum (100cm with adult). Inverted kiddie coaster! Hang beneath track on bee-themed cars. Pinfari suspended ride!

Big Apple - 110cm minimum (90cm with adult). Green caterpillar coaster! Classic Pinfari Big Apple with giant red apple feature!

Runaway Train - 110cm minimum (90cm with adult). Kiddie mine train! Family-friendly coaster adventure!

Ride Highlights

Thrill Rides

Freak Out - 130cm minimum (4'3")! KMG Afterburner pendulum ride! Swing back and forth reaching near-vertical heights!

Waltzer - 120cm minimum (100cm with adult). Classic spinning waltzer! Operators spin your car for extra thrills. Since 1972!

Pirate Ship - 120cm minimum (110cm with adult). HUSS pirate ship! Swing back and forth like sailing the high seas!

Twister - 120cm minimum (110cm with adult). Sonacase Scrambler! Spinning fairground ride with multi-directional motion!

Yo-Yo - 120cm minimum (90cm with adult). Chair-O-Plane! Swing chairs rise and spin - flying feeling!

Family Planning

Family Rides

Wild River Log Flume - 120cm minimum (100cm with adult). Reverchon log ride! Two drops (23ft & 39.4ft) with big splashes!

Giant Wheel - 120cm minimum (90cm with adult if needed). Fabbri Ferris Wheel! Panoramic views of Skegness seafront and beach!

Dodgems - 130cm to drive alone (90cm as passenger with adult). Bertazzon bumper cars! Classic fairground dodgems!

Ghost Train - No restrictions! Spooky dark ride since 1978! Classic Chapman ghost train with surprises!

Ride Highlights

Kiddie Rides

Safari Train - No restrictions! Falgas Junior Railway! Gentle train ride around track for little ones!

Gallopers - No restrictions! John H. Rundle carousel since 2002! Classic horses, musical ride!

Dumbo - No restrictions! Kolmax-Plus Jets! Flying Dumbo elephants for young children!

Cups & Saucers - 120cm maximum (with adult if under). S&W teacups! Spinning fun in giant cups!

Freefall Junior - 110cm minimum (90cm with adult). SBF Visa junior drop tower! Gentle drops for younger thrill-seekers!

Ride Highlights

Other Attractions

Formula One Go-Karts - 140cm minimum to drive. Petrol-powered go-karts! Race around outdoor circuit!

Mini Golf Courses - No restrictions! Two themed mini-golf courses! Family-friendly putting challenges!

Hook a Duck - No restrictions! Classic seaside game! Hook rubber ducks, win prizes!

Amusements Arcade - No restrictions! 2p slot machines, video games, prize games! All-weather entertainment!

Guide Section

Practical Information

Visit [pleasurebeachskegness.co.uk](https://www.pleasurebeachskegness.co.uk) or call 01754 763697 for current opening dates, wristband prices, and seasonal information. Experience classic British seaside fairground fun at Skegness!

Opening Times
  • Season: April - early September
  • Extended: Weekends through October
  • Hours: Typically 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (varies by weather and attendance)
  • Always check before visiting - traditional fairground with weather-dependent hours
Admission & Pricing
  • Free entry to park!
  • Unlimited Wristband: £20 (peak), £15 (off-peak)
  • Individual Ride Tokens: £1 per token
  • Rides cost 1-4 tokens depending on attraction
  • Wristband Benefits: Unlimited rides that you meet height requirements for!
Height Restrictions Summary
  • 90cm+: Many family rides with adult supervision
  • 100cm+: Queen Bee, Waltzer, Wild River with adult
  • 110cm+: Big Apple, Runaway Train, Pirate Ship, Freefall with adult
  • 120cm+: Most major rides alone
  • 130cm+: Freak Out, Dodgems (to drive alone)
  • 140cm+: Formula One Go-Karts
Location
Grand Parade, Skegness PE25 2UQ
  • On Skegness seafront
  • Seafront location with beach views
  • Easy access from A52/A158
Parking
On-street parking along seafront and nearby streets (charges apply in summer season)
Perfect for
Families, day trippers, seaside enthusiasts, those seeking traditional British fairground experience, all ages
History
Bottons family have operated since 1965, taking over from original Skegness Pleasure Beach (dating to 1927). Traditional family-run fairground!
Weather
Many rides outdoor, so weather-dependent. Ghost Train, Dodgems, and arcade available in all weather!
Special Features
  • 4 different roller coasters!
  • Traditional fairground atmosphere
  • Family-run since 1965
  • Seafront location
  • Mix of modern and classic rides
Food & Facilities
Traditional fairground food available - candy floss, ice cream, fish & chips, refreshments!
Groups & Parties
School trips and party bookings welcome! Contact park for group rates.
Contact
  • Phone: 01754 763697
  • Website: [pleasurebeachskegness.co.uk](https://www.pleasurebeachskegness.co.uk)

Visit [pleasurebeachskegness.co.uk](https://www.pleasurebeachskegness.co.uk) or call 01754 763697 for current opening dates, wristband prices, and seasonal information. Experience classic British seaside fairground fun at Skegness!

Sources
  • [Bottons Pleasure Beach Official Site](https://www.pleasurebeachskegness.co.uk/)
  • [Coasterpedia - Botton's Pleasure Beach](https://coasterpedia.net/wiki/Botton's_Pleasure_Beach)
  • [Visit Lincs Coast - Bottons](https://visitlincscoast.co.uk/business-directory/bottons-pleasure-beach)
  • [Where To Go With Kids - Bottons](https://wheretogowithkids.co.uk/activities/bottons-pleasure-beach-skegness/)