Pleasurewood Hills
East Anglia's premier theme park with American theming. Features Wipeout looping coaster, Jolly Roger drop tower, and 30+ rides. Perfect seaside location near Great Yarmouth.
Data last verified on 19 January 2025. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.
Quick Stats
- Total Rides:
- 30
- No Restrictions:
- 4
- Adult Price:
- £32
- Child Price:
- £28
- Parking:
- £6
- Updated:
- 19 January 2025
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👨👩👧 Balloon Rays Balloon themed gentle ride. | Family | 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
🎠 Birds of Paradise Bird show with parrots and birds of prey. | show | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Bumpercar Garage Classic dodgems. | Family | 👥90cm 👤130cm alone | Low |
🎢 Cannonball Express Mine train coaster through Wild West scenery. | Coaster | 👥100cm 👤125cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 Carousel Classic carousel horses. | Family | 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Chairlifts Chairlift with views over the park. | Family | 👤110cm alone | Gentle |
👻 Creepy Cave Spooky walk-through attraction. | Dark Ride | No restriction | Low |
👨👩👧 Egg-Spress Gentle egg-themed train for youngest visitors. | Family | 👤80cm alone | Gentle |
⚡ Fireball Pendulum ride swinging to extreme heights. | Thrill | 👤120cm alone | High |
👨👩👧 Flying Elephants Elephant themed flying ride. | Family | 👤110cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Funky Flyers Spinning flying ride. | Family | 👤105cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Giddy Up Bouncing horse ride. | Family | 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
⬇️ Jolly Roger Drop tower with views over Suffolk before the plunge. | Drop Tower | 👤140cm alone | Extreme |
👨👩👧 Kite Flyer Flying kite themed ride. | Family | 👤105cm alone | Medium |
🎠 Lighthouse Observation tower with views over the park. | observation | No restriction | Gentle |
🎢 Marble Madness Spinning coaster with unexpected twists and turns. | Coaster | 👤120cm alone | High |
👨👩👧 Moby Dick Whale themed ride. | Family | 👤100cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Pleasurewood Hills Express Train ride around the park. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
🎠 Rootin Tootin Target Trail Wild West themed shooting gallery. | interactive | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Safari Jeep safari ride. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
🎠 Sea Lion Splash Live sea lion show - popular attraction. | show | No restriction | Gentle |
⚡ Shiver Me Timbers Pirate ship swing ride in Pirate Cove. | Thrill | 👥100cm 👤130cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 Up & Away Balloon rise and fall ride. | Family | 👥90cm 👤110cm alone | Gentle |
🎪 Water Fun Factory Water play area with slides and splash zones. | Play Area | 👥90cm 👤125cm alone | Gentle |
💧 Wavebreaker Rapids ride with splashing drops - you will get wet! | Water | 👤120cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 Waveswinger Classic chair swing ride. | Family | 👥100cm 👤120cm alone | Medium |
🎢 Wipeout The park's signature looping roller coaster with inversion. | Coaster | 👤130cm alone ↑Max 195cm | Extreme |
👨👩👧 Woody Copters Helicopter ride in Woody's World. | Family | 👥90cm 👤110cm alone | Gentle |
🎪 Woody's Cub House Indoor soft play area in Woody's World. | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Woody's Tea Party Spinning tea cups in Woody's World. | Family | 👤100cm alone | Gentle |
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Pleasurewood Hills is East Anglia's largest theme park with American theming and a great mix of family and thrill rides. Located near Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth, it's perfect for a seaside holiday combined with theme park thrills.
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Park Highlights
Western and American themes throughout with Woody Bear mascot.
American Theming
Western and American themes throughout with Woody Bear mascot.
Great Coaster Collection
- Wipeout (looping coaster)
- Cannonball Express (mine train)
- Marble Madness (spinning coaster)
Seaside Location
Close to Great Yarmouth beaches and Norfolk Broads - perfect for holiday combination.
Height Strategy
Height Breakdown
Gentle rides for youngest visitors:
Under 90cm (4 Rides)
Gentle rides for youngest visitors:
- Carousel
- Egg-Spress (80cm)
- Balloon Rays (90cm)
90-120cm (15 Rides)
Core family attractions:
- Water Fun Factory (90cm with adult)
- Waveswinger (100cm with adult)
- Kite Flyer (105cm)
- Shiver Me Timbers pirate ship (100cm with adult)
- Cannonball Express mine train (100cm with adult)
120-140cm (7 Rides)
Growing thrills:
- Marble Madness spinning coaster (120cm)
- Fireball pendulum (120cm)
- Wavebreaker rapids (120cm)
140cm+ (4 Rides)
Maximum thrills:
- Wipeout (130cm, max 195cm) - looping coaster!
- Jolly Roger (140cm) - drop tower
Planning Tips
Best For
- Toddlers (under 90cm): Limited but some gentle rides
- Young Children (90-110cm): Good variety with adult
- Older Children (110-130cm): Great selection
- Teenagers/Adults (130cm+): Wipeout and Jolly Roger provide thrills
Ride Highlights
Featured Attractions
The park's signature ride - looping roller coaster with inversion. 130cm minimum, maximum 195cm. The most intense ride.
Wipeout
The park's signature ride - looping roller coaster with inversion. 130cm minimum, maximum 195cm. The most intense ride.
Jolly Roger
Drop tower providing stunning views before the plunge. 140cm minimum.
Marble Madness
Spinning coaster with surprises. 120cm minimum.
Cannonball Express
Classic mine train coaster through Western theming. 100cm with adult.
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Themed Areas
Cannonball Express, Rootin Tootin Target Trail, and Western theming.
Wild West
Cannonball Express, Rootin Tootin Target Trail, and Western theming.
Pirate Cove
Shiver Me Timbers, Jolly Roger, maritime adventures.
Woody's World
Children's area with Woody Bear themed rides.
Planning Tips
Top Tips for Visitors
- Arrive early - Wipeout has longest queues
- Combine with beach - Great Yarmouth 10 mins away
- Check weather - Many outdoor rides
- Bring waterproofs - Water Fun Factory area
- Season passes - Good value for locals
Planning Tips
Best Times to Visit
Quietest: Weekdays in May and September Busiest: School holidays, sunny weekends Events: Halloween, Christmas
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Facilities
- Multiple restaurants - American themed dining
- Gift shops - Woody Bear merchandise
- Baby care - Good facilities
- Parking - £6 on-site
- Photo points - Major rides
On the Ground
Getting There
By Car: A12 to Lowestoft, follow signs (parking £6) By Train: Lowestoft Station, then taxi (10 mins) From Great Yarmouth: 15 minutes by car
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Age Recommendations
- Under 5 years: Limited options but Woody's World good
- 5-8 years (100-120cm): Good variety unlocked
- 8-12 years (120-140cm): Most rides accessible
- 12+ years (140cm+): Full access including Jolly Roger
Planning Tips
Money-Saving Tips
- Book online for discounts
- Season passes for multiple visits
- Combine with beach day - free!
- Bring picnic lunch
- Look for 2-for-1 offers