Adventure Island Day Trip
Catch some fun and excitement with a day trip from London to Adventure Island
If you would like to spend a day of your vacation at a theme park, Adventure Island, with over 30 rides, ranging from large roller coasters to gentle rides for the little tots, is an excellent choice.
This popular attraction is located in the town of Southend-on-Sea which as its name implies is located right on the water's edge. By train, it is plus or minus one hour east of London, not including the trip to West Ham Station on the Underground. From the train station at Southend-on-Sea it is just a 10 minute walk to the park. This makes it close enough for an easy day trip with plenty of time to enjoy once you get there. The train ride through the suburbs and the English countryside will be part of the fun. Adventure Island is not literally an island but, it does project out into the sea.
Entry to the park is free, which is advantageous if you just want to let the kids ride while you watch. Ride tickets are sold individually or you can purchase a wristband that lets you ride all day, which is probably the better deal.
Previously named Peter Pan's Playground and then Peter Pan's Adventure Island the Peter Pan's portion of the name was later dropped after the park doubled in size and introduced many new rides.
The park, which is still adding new attractions, currently features four roller coasters along with a generous compliment of other rides for a total of 40 rides and attractions. There are 13 gentle rides suitable for young children less than one metre tall, however, they must be accompanied by a person 14 years old or older who get to accompany them on the ride for free. Be sure to checkout the video of a ride on the Rage Coaster near the bottom of this page.
Adventure Island is open daily during the summer months with limited openings during the balance of the year. While the park opens at 11am on the days it is open, closing hours vary by day and season. Be sure to confirm the parks hours by visiting the official site link below, before making your trip there.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesAddress: Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1EE, UK
Phone: 01702 443400
Official Website: Adventure Island
Adventure Island Reviews
Rated out of 5
Lovely place to visit. It is situated on Southend on Sea. We went to Adventure Island to celebrate our Son's 16th Birthday in March. First we went for the Train Ride on the pier and that was a great experience. Then we went to Adventure Island for rides and lots other things to do 😃. Great place for all age groups. We booked the tickets for Adventure Island in advance and that costs pound 25 per person ( otherwise it will cost pound 35 on gate). Lovely place with Sea, rides, games, food, shopping on high street ect. We will definitely visit again 😃
Sumy Francis - 2 weeks ago
One of the best theme park we have been to. Very kid family friendly
The price is super bargain
They have both indoor and outdoor area.
Our son enjoy this so much
The toilets are spotless clean and this is the 1st time I saw baby mat in the changing area.
I would rate this 100 stars if there is the option
Benjamin Horvath - 5 months ago
Came on open day. Nearly all the rides were working perfectly. Couldn’t fault staff they were very helpful and knowledgeable. Everytime they introduced themselves before every ride
Jake - a month ago
Adventure Island is situated below sea level, right by the sea, and that makes the park 1 or 2 degrees warmer in winter months.
Getting there by train is the most convenient way, but you can drive and park along the road for a fee.
It's free to enter the park but it's cheaper to take advantage of the annual ticket when on sale.
It's a great place to be with fun-filled activities on your own but better as a group or family.
The park is in 3 sections- East side, Adventure Inside, West side, plus the Sealife Center.
All these sections combine to offer a variety of rides to suit all ages and interests groups. For instance, they have the Kidi, Mini, Stormer, Rage, and Greenscream roller coasters.
You can also enjoy train rides, rotating and swing rides, and many others.
The Adventure Inside also hosts a play stack area for children aged up to 10 years and a plethora of fantastic indoor games and rides. You can spend all day just within the Ai.
The vibe in the park is generally always great and buzzing. Whether it's a weekend, half term, or summer holidays. You will definitely enjoy watching the fun, the laughing, screaming, and crying of guests on rides. It's a great environment for relaxation and refreshment.
The nice thing about AI is that you get a good view of the sea while on most rides and at the Sand restaurant.
Talking about refreshment, you will be spoiled with choices of quality food at any of their food outlets such as Sands and Feelgoods. Please don't forget to taste the island's donuts at the Eatry next to Fireball.
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I would like to end by saying Adventure Island is a great place to socialize, relax, and have fun as family, a group, or on your own.
J V D - 2 months ago
I’ve been here about four times now and it’s just fantastic! The rides are great, and they’ve got good stuff for kids and adults alike, so there’s definitely something for everyone. The price is really good as well so that’s an advantage. There’s a great arcade inside and lots of restaurants, cafes and arcades just outside the theme park. There’s also a nice beach just beside it so it’s a great package overall.
Precious Ayiyi - 4 months ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| District, Jubilee and Hammersmith & City Line | West Ham Station | 10 Minutes |
How to get to Adventure Island by Tube
Take the Tube to Westham station using any of the above lines. Purchase a National Rail Ticket for the c2c Line to Southend Central Rail Station. Go to the platform indicated on your ticket. The travel time from Westham station takes anywhere from 45 minutes to just over an hour depending on the departure time.
When you arrive at Southend Central Rail Station exit to your right onto Clifftown Road and follow it to High Street which is actually a pedestrian only corridor, and go right. Walk down the High Street walkway and then go left at Pier Hill. Watch for the terrace on your right that crosses the road below and take it to the enclosed stairwell. The entrance to Adventure Island is close to the foot of the stairs. This is about a 10 minute walk.
Use the National Rail Journey Planner to get details and departure times for you trip.
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