Adventure Island
Adventure Island
4.5
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Adventure Island Fun Park is the U.K's No.1 FREE ADMISSION Fun Park. Situated on Southend-on-Sea's famous seafront we have over 40 fabulous rides and attractions including the outrageous RAGE roller coaster! You don't pay to enter, you ride the rides with our great value all day ride bands, or visit everyday that we are open with our annual pass membership.
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- Rafal B1 contributionGreat funGreat fun , spend there whole day with my boys they’re lov it . Super friendly staff . The only minus was a food spent like 40£ for cold hot dog and burgersThank you for your feedback. We will ensure this is passed on to our management team.Written 21 March 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2023Travelled with familyWritten 20 March 2023
- Becs S4 contributionsFab day outSpent the afternoon here yesterday with four 10 year olds. They had a fab time! The Weather wasn’t great but this was probably an advantage as they spent to longer than 10 minutes in a queue. There were plenty of rides for them to go on and the staff were lovely, having a little laugh and joke with them before the rides started. Only negative was the wait at the ticket office, I’d pre booked but we queued for quite a while to be seen. All in all though a great afternoon out.Thank you for your positive feedback!Written 5 April 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 2 April 2023
- Jane TAshford, United Kingdom39 contributionsA great day!My two teenage children and I had a great day there. They have Blue Peter Cards, so we got a buy one get one free wristband offer which was great value. We've never been to Southend before and spent a lovely couple of days there, including a couple of walks on the pier. We popped off site to the Seafood Shack near the Sea Life centre which was excellent, before returning to the fair. Friendly staff and plenty of places for me to sit to wait for my children whilst they were on the ridesThank you for your positive feedback and 5 star rating!Written 6 April 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2023Written 5 April 2023
- Sheena M47 contributionsGenerally a good experienceOverall the experience was very good. The customer service staff were lovely and friendly. The staff who manned the rides were very entertaining and the staff keeping the area clean were thorough. The kiosk staff however were less friendly and knowledgeable and we had to wait sometime for food. Some of the rides from last year were not operating. Hopefully they will be on out next visit. Generally a good experience but more staff trading needed in some areas.Hi there, Thank you for coming to visit us! We are glad you had a good time. At this time a few of our rides are going through some routine maintenance but will hopefully be back up and running soon. We will pass on your feedback to our management team. See you again soon!Written 8 April 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 6 April 2023
- yummymummy14Haringey, United Kingdom219 contributionsGreat daySpent a few hours here with our 3 kids aged 6/9/13, opted for tickets instead of wrist bands it just worked better for us as the younger 2 didn’t want to go on to many & I didn’t want to waste the money on a wrist band. They did inform us that after 5pm the bands go to half price which is quite a good deal. Nice selection of rides for different ages and the kids managed to go on about 3 rides each. The more grown up rides had quite a bit of a queue (up to 25mins) which is expected on a sunny day. Overall kids had a great time.Hi there, We are glad you had a great day with the kids. See you again soon!Written 8 April 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 7 April 2023
- MrsEllieMulliganKent, United Kingdom14 contributionsBrilliant dayAn amazing day out ! So much choice of rides and hardly any queues . Buying the wristbands is such good value for money. And the staff were amazing ! Rarely at any theme parks or fairs do the staff smile . On every ride each member of staff was so friendly and passionate and wanted to ensure the kids had a great time . 100 percent recommend for a wonderful day out . We will be back.Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review! We are glad you had a great time, we are so proud of our staff that try really hard to make our guests days so special. See you again soon.Written 8 April 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 7 April 2023
- Abigail L2 contributionsGreat changes, great park & staff but beware of queuesAs soon as we entered the park a young up beat lad gave us a lovely welcome he directed us to the ticket offices so we could claim our pre bought annual passes that was a Christmas gift for our children. It was quickly sorted and we had our bands on before we knew it, the member of staff serving us had a lot of patience & was also lovely & happy considering my boys weren’t keen on the photo element of the annual passes. We were so hungry so we decided to hit the feel good’s restaurant first. We were seated quickly & we ordered our food at the counter and after a little wait we had our food. Our food was very nice, actually better than last year from what I remember. The salad in our burgers was nice & my children’s meals were a good size. Only little thing was the coke tasted a little heavy on the syrup but my child’s fanta was lovely. The staff all took turns to perform & they all sung really well & put on a good show whilst we ate. All the staff in feel goods seemed really lovely & happy. We then headed down to the park to see the changes this year to the park. Little sad to the dodgems go but the big wheel looks fantastic & it’s great we can go in as a family into the pods. One thing I will say is that so many people have annual passes now which means any weekend ends up being very busy, which means long queues. One of my children is autistic and queues are major trigger for him so we have to choose carefully on what rides we go for to avoid lengthy queues. I would totally pay for a “send friendly” session because my son absolutely loves it adventure island. The park was lovely and clean. Most staff seemed lovely, helpful and approachable. One member of staff was a little rude to me as I went to toilets off the arcades as I approached the ladies I was greeted with a young female member of staff who had a mop across the doorway of the toilets and she swung her arm and said “there’s a queue” very abruptly to me. That really did miff a little how she spoke to me, a simple sorry there’s a queue if you would like to join it please, would of been much better. The queue was quite long so I gave it a miss and walked to the front entrance toilets which there was no queue and quite clean. But all in we had a lovely time and we can’t wait to come back and use our passes.Hello, We are so happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time in the park and enjoyed your meal in Feelgoods. We look forward to see you all again on your next visit. We have passed over feedback regarding the toilet situation. We are sorry for any inconvenience this caused. As mentioned we have passed this over to the team to ensure that this doesn't happen again. We do hope it hasn't ruined you day.Written 15 April 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 10 April 2023
- Juliet A1 contributionEaster half termOver all a good day. My only criticism is that there should be more provision for children with SEND and that staff should be more understanding and use their discretion. You have very young people operating rides etc.. there needs to be more training and understanding. We had a very upset (young) 11 year old who could not understand why she was not allowed in the soft play area.Hi there, Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you had a good day. Thank you for your feedback regarding your experience in the soft play, we will ensure this is passed on to the management team. For more information regarding our accessibility policy, please visit this link to our website. https://adventureisland.co.uk/accessibility-policy/ We hope to see you again soon.Written 18 April 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 13 April 2023
- Tanya H2 contributionsFamily visitWe visited as a family of 5, 2 adults 2 teens and a 5yr old. We bought all 3 children a wrist band for the day online, this saves £2 each. Really good that it's free entry to all as I am a non rider. But what stood out the most was the ride together option which ment my partner could accompany our 5yr old on some of the rides which required an adult or older than 14yr old to ride with her, for free. This was a fantastic extra, lots of the rides she was able to go on alone but a few she needed someone with her so to be able to do this without having to buy another wristband was fab...... well done Adventure Island 👏 Our teens went off and enjoyed the bigger rides together and had great fun. We spent around 4-5 hours there, could easily spend longer but that was enough for you. Would highly recommend and we will definitely return in the future.Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review! We are so pleased to hear that our 'Go on Together' promise was helpful, and that you enjoyed your day with us. We hope to see you again soon :)Written 18 April 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 15 April 2023
- Leo12 contributionsFantastic Family Day Out in Southend on SeaWe visited as a family of five in April, with children aged 8, 6 and 4. It’s absolutely fantastic that our 4 year old (who is under 120cm) could be accompanied by and adult who had free admission to the park. What a brilliant idea and one that should be hugely applauded! The rides cater for all ages and the staff are very energetic and keep everyone entertained! A must visit when you are near Southend on Sea, we were entertained for the whole day! Loved it!Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your day with us and found a range of rides to cater for everyone. We hope to see you again soon!Written 18 April 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 15 April 2023
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Becky D
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Family
I would like to say a huge thank you to the two people working on Axis on the 20th Feb, I was in the queue with my autistic brother and some kids decided to climb the fence to get into the front of the queue, I got the attention of the two people working there and they dealt with it really well, and made me feel heard. One of them was called Charlie and the other I can't remember the name of but she had pink hair! They made the day just that bit better!
Written 21 February 2024
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Hi Becky,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review.
We will pass this onto their managers and make sure they are praised!
We hope to see you again soon.
Written 21 February 2024
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Lisa T
2 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
ARRIVED AT PARK AT 3PM EXPECTING TO PAY 20.00 AS ADVERTISED WAS TOLD WOULD BE 30.00 PER CHILD EVEN GOING IN LATE TO PARK THEN WAS CHARGED 3.50 FOR A COKE FROM MACHINE THEN THIS WAS TOPPED UP BY A BOTTLE OF COKE ASKED WHAT THEY WHERE PUTTING INTO DRINKS SAID WHERE TOPPING UP THE DRINK REFUSED AND ASKED FOR FRESH ONE 5.50 FOR HOT DOG WHICH WAS STONE COLD AND IN A TINY BUN AND NOT MATCHING PICTURE PURCHASED A PANCAKE WHICH WAS 5.00 THAT WAS SLOPPED TOGETHER AND DUMPED INTO A CARDBOARD TRAY ASKED FOR FORK TO EAT SAID HAD NONE BUT TO GO OVER TO ANOTHER STAND AND THEY COULD SUPPLY ONE MET WITH RUDE YOUNG GIRL TELLING US SHE JUST SERVES DRINKS AND COULD NOT HELP SO DECIDED TO GO AND COMPLAIN BUT QUEUE WAS LONG FROM OTHERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE RUDE TEENAGERS THEY HAD SERVING THE FOOD AND ALSO THE RIDES. AT 5.45 WENT TO USE THE TOILET WAS THEN TOLD THESE ARE NOW CLOSED AS PARK CLOSES AT 6PM AND NEED TO WALK OVER TO THE OTHERSIDE OF PARK TO USE THE ONLY TOILET AVAILABLE BY A AGGRESSIVE SECUIRTY BOY. IVE BEEN GOING TO SOUTHEND FOR MANY YEARS BUT TODAY I WILL NOT BE RETURNING WILL BE PAYING THE EXTRA FOR A DECENT THEME PARK AS CHEAPER, HALF THE RIDES WHERE NOT OPEN OR RUNNING. YES ITS HALF TERM BUT MAYBE SHOULD LOOK AT REDUCING PRICES IF NOT OFFERING THE FULL USE OF PARK VERY DISSPOINTING VISIT AND WILL NOT BE RETURNING.
Written 20 February 2024
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DailyFamilyLife
London, England, United Kingdom35 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Que times is worst than the bigger theme parks.
With young children and a season ticket holder, waiting 45 minutes in a que just to check in before getting on any rides.
A very unorganised and slow place!
With young children and a season ticket holder, waiting 45 minutes in a que just to check in before getting on any rides.
A very unorganised and slow place!
Written 20 February 2024
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Thank you for your feedback, we're sorry to hear you didn't fully enjoy your experience.
We were very busy over the February half term, and our teams were working as quickly as they could to ensure all guests were checked in and had the appropriate wristbands and tickets for them to access our rides and have a fun day out.
We have passed your feedback onto our management team.
Written 4 March 2024
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sudeepkumarc
6 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Overall a good experience for the kids. Would advice to arrive early to enjoy all the rides. Parking is an issue as it's the sea front.
No outside food allowed....
No outside food allowed....
Written 30 January 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We have passed this onto the team!
Written 2 February 2024
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Hoppityskip
Essex, UK13,895 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We went to visit Southend, there were loads of tourists but this venue was closed on a Saturday! I getbits winter but lost chances!
Written 8 January 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
Every year, we close over winter until February Half Term for our annual winter maintenance.
In the meantime, our Adventure Inside area is open daily from 11am with 4 rides, arcades and a multi-storey play area.
We hope to see you in the 2024 season!
Written 8 January 2024
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Helen B
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Family
Very disappointed that I travelled all the way here to Wonderland Adventure island, and no outside rides are open. Even though advertised 'We will have selected outside rides open, including our City Wheel and Polar Express Christmas ride' was directed to customer services in an area of park that's closed off so was unable to get support! Was My daughter's birthday tried to make the best of it but was awful we just about stayed for 2 hrs including santa (average) visit and golf (boring).
Written 18 December 2023
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Thank you for your feedback, we're sorry to hear you didn't fully enjoy your experience. We have passed this feedback onto management for review.
Written 19 December 2023
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boz
Carshalton, UK2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
I purchased tickets for Saturday 18th November for me and my family , We arrived at the fair to find out it was shut until February. Spoke to customer services and they won't refund - only transfer tickets to 2024, this is not good enough, I want my money back, you are not open and your website should not except bookings for this year when you are closed.....
Written 20 November 2023
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Thank you for your review. Adventure Island is now closed until February 2024, however the tickets purchased can be used from this date and all of next year.
We have passed this feedback onto management.
Written 24 November 2023
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Joanne N
London, UK1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
We love this fair and we’re bought wristbands online and travelled 2 hours to get there on Saturday only to find it was closed even though it said it was open on the website and llallowed me to but wristbands which are not cheap. When I called they said to email them and they would refund me nor they are now refusing to refund. Do not buy tickets online for this place
Written 20 November 2023
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Thank you for your review. Adventure Island is now closed until February 2024, however the tickets purchased can be used from this date and all of next year.
We have passed this feedback onto management.
Written 24 November 2023
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Louise O
9 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Annual pass is great for making the most of the park with toddlers. You can keep coming back, rain or shine, doing a few rides at a time. Best value at 100cm+ tall
Written 10 November 2023
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Thank you for your honest feedback! We hope to see you again soon!
Written 11 November 2023
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Carlie Lovegood
Chatham, UK15 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
First time going here today for my brother's 18th birthday day out (his real birthday is on the 5th).
Anyway, we had an absolute awesome time with fabulous thrilling rollercoasters (yellow rollercoaster, brown rollercoaster, blue rollercoaster and orange rollercoaster), rowing boats, Pharoh ride, spooky ghost Train, high sky drop, swinging chairs, carosel, cute elephant ride. There were so many rides we went on. It was amazing.
I will say though, I didn't really enjoy the sky drop. It made me feel sick lol.
There was also an arcade which we enjoyed and were were given game cards.
Defiantly will never forget Southend. Me, my mum and brother enjoyed it.
Anyway, we had an absolute awesome time with fabulous thrilling rollercoasters (yellow rollercoaster, brown rollercoaster, blue rollercoaster and orange rollercoaster), rowing boats, Pharoh ride, spooky ghost Train, high sky drop, swinging chairs, carosel, cute elephant ride. There were so many rides we went on. It was amazing.
I will say though, I didn't really enjoy the sky drop. It made me feel sick lol.
There was also an arcade which we enjoyed and were were given game cards.
Defiantly will never forget Southend. Me, my mum and brother enjoyed it.
Written 4 November 2023
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Thank you Carlie for the great review!
We are so glad to hear you had an amazing time and we hope to see you all back again soon.
Happy Birthday to your brother!
Written 6 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kate Chick
Swanage, UK
Can you confirm if the venue is card only please?
Customer Services
Southend-on-Sea, UK7 contributions
Hi there! We accept card and cash.
Yussaf M
5 contributions
I may visit adventure island with kid and wife later this month. I was wondering few things.
How much are token and how many token are each ride etc.
If I get my child a toddler a band will that include soft play or do I still need a pay extra for that.
So I heard if I get my child a band my wife can ride with child free is that true.
And what are rides a toddler who can self support aged 2 years 9 months ride. And what cant they ride.
if I get some advise on that I would be grateful.
dmwrightuk
Wickford, UK54 contributions
At adventure Inside - do adults have to pay to enter? Also if you brought an annual pass do parents need one too?
Sarah C
Leigh-on Sea, UK3 contributions
Adults are free unless they want to go on rides. If your kids are under a certain height you can go on free with them so no charge there.
Melanie S
Hemel Hempstead, UK156 contributions
Visiting tomorrow with two 10 year old , not sure one is too keen on big rides so was going to buy tokens , on average how many tokens for one big ride ?
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Hello I want to ask the tickets are on half price after 6pm.during covid 19.
yes they are
Mel G
Biggleswade, UK23 contributions
Visiting Southend on Saturday we’ll probably only go on a couple of rides like the dodgems can we still enter without wristbands?
BenM
Grays Thurrock, UK449 contributions
Yes you can enter for free, however they are limiting numbers if it gets too busy due to Covid but should be okay!
In the Island eatery how much is a burger, chips and a drink? Also how much are doughnuts?
Sarah W
Stanford-Le-Hope, UK
I am taking my children tomorrow one is 8 one is 6 do I need to ride with them only me going do u need one parent one child ratio x
Emma B
Lowestoft, UK125 contributions
No I took my 3 as husband away and they’re fine to ride on their own and most rides have a car for 4 so one can sit behind or in front!
teriroftis
London, UK176 contributions
Going to the park this weekend. Taking a 9 and 7 year old who we are going to get green wristbands for. Do us two adults also have to purchase green wristbands? (we will only be going on the same rides as the kids)
steve_uk_001
London, UK304 contributions
I think kids with green bands can be accompanied free by an adult. Theyre not allowed on alone.
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