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Adventure Island

Sunken Gardens | Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1EE, England
01702 443400
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Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children, Stairs / lift
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London, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
6 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I love southend and it's adventure island. It's suitable for all ages, and adults too. Since it's been renovated, it looks a lot better. More modern. The rides are fairly priced, 2 tokens for big rides (£1.70 each) or you can buy a wrist band for £25 which allows unlimited usage of rides. You can get them online a bit... More

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Very busy theme park - be prepared to queue for wristbands and again for rides. On the plus side lots of different rides and adults ride free with small children so you aren't ripped off by having to buy another wristband. Food and drink available in the park but as entry is free you can also choose one of the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Great day for all the family, caters for all ages with small rides for young children. I usually buy my tickets online as it's cheaper that way. Food can be costly, so a packed lunch is a good idea as there's plenty of seats to rest and eat. As I have young children, the first thing I do once I've... More

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Ilford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I've visited a few times and I must say I always have fun. There's loads of rides to try and enjoy for all ages. It's a smaller version of a theme park really.. There's lots of stands to win prizes on and also stands for things like spray on tattoos. The prices I think are very generous and worth a... More

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We went to Adventure Island for the first time in ages on the bank holiday weekend. Southend has had a complete facelift and looks amazing. Adventure Island itself is a great day out. We bought our wristbands the night before and got £5 off each one (it must be done the day before or earlier, not valid day of). I... More

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Gravesend, United Kingdom
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4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Wow wat a day the family had at adventure island today .the staff are exceptional .the rides had small queues , and the value for money is better than anywhere else ive visited. I would highly recommend it to any1 .and with free train travel its a better bargain .

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Benfleet, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

VIsited here on a Saturday and my daughter had an amazing time with her cousins. Lots of varied rides, all of which she loved. The only downsides I would say was the food sold at the fast food stalls, everything was deep fried, including hot dogs, they tasted awful, so I would say avoid eating in there, maybe take your... More

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Highworth, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We had a great day out,and the staff were the best I have ever come across at a theme park/funfair.Well done adventure island.Happy staff,happy customers I say.

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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9 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

A really good fun day out that the kids love. They never get bored going here and enjoy all the different rides that they have. We have younger and older children and there is something for all of them. The food is also very good here.

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Essex
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

We had a great time arrived early so no queuing our family ranges from 65 to 9 years and we all went on the rage which was amazing! The staff are very friendly and helpful. We all loved the water chute so much fun!. We recommed getting there when it opens to avoid queuing for the big rides like the... More

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