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Welcome to Joyland, Great Yarmouth's Beloved Family Theme Park!
Since opening in 1949, Joyland has been a cherished destination for families, offering timeless rides like the iconic Snails and Tubs alongside thrilling newer attractions. Designed by Horace Cole and crafted locally, the famous Snail Ride has delighted generations of visitors, including countless celebrities and sports legends and is an iconic location on Great Yarmouth seafront.
Whether you're here for the nostalgia, the fun of our rides, or the magic of creating memories, Joyland is where smiles come to life. Come explore our classic rides, vibrant amusement arcade, and seaside charm—there’s something for everyone to enjoy! 🐌✨
HOME OF THE WORLD FAMOUS SUPER SNAILS! 🐌
The Super Snails 1949
The world-famous snail ride, open since 1949! The snail’s recently won bronze in the best historic ride in the UK!
Neptune’s Kingdom 1974
Derek will invite you for a ride in a seahorse as you venture in and around Neptune’s Kingdom in our classic dark ride experience.
The Major Orbit 1992
Take off into a space adventure on the orbit as you spin around and lift off into the unknown.
The Spook Express 1998
Once home to the ark and the space base, the Spook Express is now the centrepiece of Joyland! Take a ride if you dare!
The Tyrolean Tub Twist 1949
One of the last standing Virginia Reel’s in the world! This ride has also been here since the park first opened in 1949.
The Balloon Wheel 1999
A small Ferris wheel that gives excellent views over Joyland and the toon town mountain!
The Pirate Ship 1987
Climb aboard the pirate ship and swing up and down as you sail the high seas.
Most rides at Joyland have a minimum height requirement of 110cm. However, guests under this height are welcome to ride with a paying adult. Exceptions to this policy are Neptune’s Kingdom, The Pirate Ship and The Balloon Wheel.
The Jet Cars 1974
Become a master at the wheel on the Joyland Jet Cars! Fun fact each car is named after a famous space ship.
The Skydiver 1995
Take the plunge on our junior skydiver, fly through the skies in this undercover classic. This ride replaced the magic carpet!
Behind the Scenes—
Check out our YouTube page ran by George, he posts many updates that are happening in and around the park and often some behind the scenes looks!
Recent blog posts: Click below to read up about the most recent events!
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