Open on selected days through autumn; hours are confirmed daily on the official calendar. The indoor Funtopia park next door opens every day except Christmas and Boxing Day.
Formerly Peter Pan's Playground.
About Adventure Island
Adventure Island is the big free-entry ride park either side of Southend Pier, with over 40 rides from the Rage looping coaster to toddler rides and soft play. It suits families with a mix of ages and thrill-seeking teens. A £30 day band now comes with a free annual pass, which makes a second visit cost nothing.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day Band (unlimited rides) | £30.00 | 2026 · includes a free Annual Pass if activated by 31 Dec 2026 |
| Day Band after 5pm | Half price | Evening openings only; sold in the park on the day |
| Adventure Golf, 1 course | £7.00 | £10 for two courses; not included in the band |
Entry to the park is free; you only pay to ride. Riders 14+ can go on free with a child under 120cm under the Go On Together scheme.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
Buy a £30 Day Band and activate it by 31 December 2026 to get a year of rides.
See the dealOn late-opening days, wristbands are half price after 5pm, sold in the park.
See the dealAdults and teens 14+ ride free with a child under 120cm.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for this park, but none we found are real. The online price is the deal.
Season passes
| Pass | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Pass | £30 | 12 months of unlimited rides, 20% off Sea Life Adventure, golf, food and the gift shop; carers half price |
Good to know
- Address
- Sunken Garden, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 1EE
- Hours
- Varies by day and season; check the monthly calendar or call.
- Parking
- Paid council car parks on the seafront
- Phone
- +44-1702-443400
- Type
- Amusement park · run by Stockvale Group (Miller family)
- Official site
- adventureisland.co.uk
Don't miss
- Rage, a looping coaster with a 97-degree drop
- Vertigo, a 38m drop tower added in 2024
- Green Scream and Mighty Mini Mega coasters
- Adventureville soft play for under-10s
- Adventure Golf
Little ways to save
Activate your day band's free Annual Pass on the day. It's worth it if you'll come back once more before the year is out.
Parents of small kids may not need a band. Under Go On Together, a 14+ rider goes free with a child under 120cm.
On summer late nights, wait until 5pm for half-price bands.
Call 01702 443400 on the morning you go. Autumn and winter hours change day to day.
Questions people ask us
How much is a wristband at Adventure Island?
A Day Band is £30 per person in 2026 and includes a free Annual Pass if activated by 31 December 2026. After 5pm on late nights bands are half price.
Is entry to Adventure Island free?
Yes, walking in is free. You only pay for a wristband or golf.
Is Adventure Island open in winter?
It opens on selected days, mainly weekends and school holidays, with hours set daily. Funtopia indoors is open every day except Christmas and Boxing Day.
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Where these prices come from: Official prices page, Official homepage, Official opening times, Wikipedia (ride list). Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.