Ride category: No Minimum

Adventure Island is proud to announce the arrival of a new Southend icon, the City Wheel. Named in recognition of Southend-on-Sea achieving city status after the tragic death of Sir David Amess MP who tirelessly campaigned for this to happen. Southend became a City on 1st March 2022 with a visit from His Royal Highness Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, and Adventure Island celebrated this with the opening of the City Wheel on Saturday 17th December 2022 by Anna Firth MP who now holds Sir Davids Southend West seat. The City Wheel stands at an impressive 36 metres tall and has sweeping views over Southend City and the Thames Estuary. On a clear day it’s even possible to see Canary Wharf and the London skyscraper skyline! The City Wheel joins the family-friendly group of rides that allows a person of 14 years or over to ride free

From seaside scapes to cartoon goldmines, this bright and exciting concept ride will guide you through a whole village of celebration, captured in daytime and nighttime for an immersive experience. There’s no minimum height limit. Guests under 120cm must be accompanied by a responsible person of 14 years or over, who rides for free. Riders must be self-supporting.

What’s that over the hill?! Prepare for some ghostly encounters as you take a trip to Spooksville, the part of the park where Halloween never ends. This spine-tingling experience is suitable for all the family, although some younger riders may find parts of it a little scary. There’s no minimum height limit. Guests under 120cm must be self-supporting and accompanied by a responsible person of 14 years or over, who rides for free.

Small enough for the whole family, but impressive enough to leave guests gawping in delight, our Big Wheel remains a firm favourite for fans of more traditional theme park rides. There’s no minimum height limit. Guests under 120cm must be accompanied by a responsible person of 14 years or over, who rides for free. Riders must be self-supporting.

It’s a great starter coaster for little ones – but older riders will still find thrills on two circuits around tight corners and jumpy ‘bunny hop’ hills. There’s no minimum height limit. Guests under 120cm must be accompanied by a responsible person of 14 years or over, who rides for free. Riders must be self-supporting. PLEASE NOTE – on 10pm closing times, this ride may close an hour earlier.

It’s an oldy, but a goody. Hold on tight, though – this Yankee themed spree will take no prisoners as it whips you from corner to corner! There’s no minimum height limit. Guests under 120cm must be accompanied by a responsible person of 14 years or over, who rides for free. Riders must be self-supporting.

Step Inside the Whacky World of the Crooked House! Get ready to twist, tilt, and tumble your way through Adventure Island’s most bizarre and mind-bending attraction – the Crooked House! This iconic funhouse is anything but ordinary, with slanted floors, wobbly walls, and optical illusions around every corner.

A truly magical experience for budding pilots everywhere – just with our famed pink elephants in place of your usual plane! There’s no minimum height limit. Riders under 100cm must be accompanied by a responsible person over 14 years of age, who rides free. We recommend riders under 120cm are accompanied by a responsible person over 14 years of age. Passengers must be self-supporting. PLEASE NOTE – on 10pm closing times, this ride may close an hour earlier.