Open weekends from 11am, then daily from Saturday Oct 24 to Sunday Nov 1, 2026 for half term, weather permitting. It closes for winter after Nov 1 and usually reopens in mid to late March.
About Joyland
Joyland is a classic kiddie park on Great Yarmouth's Marine Parade, open since 1949 and famous for the Super Snails and the Tyrolean Tub Twist. It suits families with young children. Entry is free, and each main ride costs one £3 token, or less if you buy a value bag.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ride token | £3 | 2026 season · 1 token per person per main ride, all ages |
| Value bag, 12 tokens | £30 | About £2.50 a token; includes 2 free tokens |
| Value bag, 25 tokens | £60 | About £2.40 a token; includes 5 free tokens |
Entry is free. Tokens are sold at the token box or machines, by cash or card, not online. They never expire but are non-refundable. Small coin-operated rides cost 30p to £1.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
Buy 12 tokens for £30 or 25 for £60, instead of £3 each. That works out to about £2.40 to £2.50 a ride.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for Joyland, but none we found are real. Tokens are only sold at the park, so the value bags are the deal.
Good to know
- Address
- Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 2DL
- Hours
- From 11 AM, weather permitting. Weekends only outside school holidays.
- Phone
- +44-1493-844094
- Type
- Kiddie park · run by Joyland (Thompson family)
- Official site
- joyland.org.uk
Don't miss
- Super Snails, running since 1949
- Tyrolean Tub Twist, a Virginia Reel from 1949
- Spook Express coaster around the toy town mountain
- Neptune's Kingdom dark ride from 1974
- Jet Cars, Pirate Ship, Skydiver and Balloon Wheel
- Convoy Trucks, new for 2026, for smaller kids
Little ways to save
If your family will take 12 or more rides, buy a £30 bag. Tokens never expire, so leftovers work next visit.
Everyone needs a token, adults included, so count the grown-ups when you plan rides.
Kids under 110cm can ride most rides with a paying adult, but not Neptune's Kingdom, the Pirate Ship or the Balloon Wheel.
Half term runs daily Oct 24 to Nov 1, 2026. After that, the next chance is spring 2027.
Questions people ask us
How much are tokens at Joyland?
Tokens are £3 each in 2026, and each main ride takes one token per person. Value bags give 12 for £30 or 25 for £60.
Is Joyland free to get in?
Yes. Entry is free, and you only pay for the rides you take.
When is Joyland open?
Weekends from 11am after the summer holidays, then daily Oct 24 to Nov 1, 2026. It reopens in mid to late March.
Can dogs go into Joyland?
Yes, dogs on a lead can come into the park, but they cannot go on rides.
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Where these prices come from: Official prices page, Official opening times page, Official FAQ, Official home page (rides, address, phone), Great Yarmouth Mercury on token rise from £2 to £3. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.