Great Yarmouth Joyland the Ark

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(1.3K) · Amusement park in Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
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Joyland is a historic free entry amusement park located in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, on the coast of East Anglia. The theme park opened in 1949 on the site …

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May 12, 2025
Sadly now too overpriced Used to be great value for the little ones, Sadly no more at £3 per token/ride, £6 per accompanied ride now, Just not worth it. Crazy thing is, I'm sure they would get more…Full review by F8220FEpault
Apr 23, 2025
My daughter wanted to take her little girl who is almost 3 on the snails so went to Joyland last Monday. Sadly, my little granddaughter was not that keen as the place was so loud with horrible thud…Full review by D7856PBloril
Apr 12, 2025
Really disappointed to see the price had gone up so much- we last visited in 2024 and it was £2 a ride then, gone up to £3. Nothing has been changed in the park, in fact it’s desperately in need of s…Full review by hannah917
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Questions & answers

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Would this be ok for a 11yr & 15yr old or is it aimed at younger children?
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Aimed at more younger children but the pleasure beach has a lot for that age group x
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Is there toilets available?
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No. Not on the park. Nearest ones are on the Britannia Pier next door.
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Hello, I have a 5 months old be nearly 6 months when we go. Can he go on the snails on my lap? I went on as a kid and …
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Hello, I have a 5 months old be nearly 6 months when we go. Can he go on the snails on my lap? I went on as a kid and would love to take him on.
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Hi, I'm not sure about that... They do put a safety bar down around you so that might be a problem... And although the snails are quite slow they do turn sharply around a few …
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Hi, I'm not sure about that... They do put a safety bar down around you so that might be a problem... And although the snails are quite slow they do turn sharply around a few corners and go a bit faster when going down the slope... And with today's health and safety they probably won't allow it anyway.
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if I spend 15 in the diner, what ride pass do you get(how many ride tokens is it)? thank you
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I don't know I segest you contact Joyland direct and ask them OK as I don't know this sorry!
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Answer by colin f · May 29, 2019
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Does anyone know if there are any minimum age or size requirements? We are wondering if it would be worthwhile …
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Does anyone know if there are any minimum age or size requirements? We are wondering if it would be worthwhile taking our 6 month old.
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It’s free to walk around - it’s just on the sea front near the pier - they are mostly toddler/small rides that you get tokens for & go with them. Our 1 year old went on a few rides with us.
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Frequently asked questions

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Can we bring dogs into the park?
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Dogs are allowed in and around Joyland so long as they are on a lead, dogs are unable to ride any attractions at Joyland.
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