Snail Ride Great Yarmouth

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(1.3K) · Amusement park in Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
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Joyland is a historic free entry amusement park located in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, on the coast of East Anglia. The theme park opened in 1949 on the site …

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Apr 12, 2025
Really disappointed to see the price had gone up so much- we last visited in 2024 and it was £2 a ride then, gone up to £3. Nothing has been changed in the park, in fact it’s desperately in need of s…Full review by hannah917
Apr 8, 2025
Love Joyland. Lots of cute rides suitable for under 10s I’d say. The spook express is awesome. At £3 each a ride it makes it £12 a ride for a family of 4 which is extremely expensive. I do love it th…Full review by Fiona H
Mar 23, 2025
Joyland is definitely an iconic part of the Yarmouth seafront - steeped in nostalgia and the perfect size for young children (not too big to walk around and rides that are suitably not too 'scary' fo…Full review by Emma B
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Questions & answers

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Would this be ok for a 11yr & 15yr old or is it aimed at younger children?
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Aimed at younger but I’m 40 and still rude the snails and Tubs, they allow adults to ride, as there is lots of history at the park
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Is there toilets available?
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No. Not on the park. Nearest ones are on the Britannia Pier next door.
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Hello, I have a 5 months old be nearly 6 months when we go. Can he go on the snails on my lap? I went on as a kid and …
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Hello, I have a 5 months old be nearly 6 months when we go. Can he go on the snails on my lap? I went on as a kid and would love to take him on.
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Hi, I'm not sure about that... They do put a safety bar down around you so that might be a problem... And although the snails are quite slow they do turn sharply around a few …
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Hi, I'm not sure about that... They do put a safety bar down around you so that might be a problem... And although the snails are quite slow they do turn sharply around a few corners and go a bit faster when going down the slope... And with today's health and safety they probably won't allow it anyway.
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if I spend 15 in the diner, what ride pass do you get(how many ride tokens is it)? thank you
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I don't know I segest you contact Joyland direct and ask them OK as I don't know this sorry!
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Answer by colin f · May 29, 2019
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Does anyone know if there are any minimum age or size requirements? We are wondering if it would be worthwhile …
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Does anyone know if there are any minimum age or size requirements? We are wondering if it would be worthwhile taking our 6 month old.
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It’s free to walk around - it’s just on the sea front near the pier - they are mostly toddler/small rides that you get tokens for & go with them. Our 1 year old went on a few rides with us.
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Frequently asked questions

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Can we bring dogs into the park?
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Dogs are allowed in and around Joyland so long as they are on a lead, dogs are unable to ride any attractions at Joyland.
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