Awesome park for the price.. Every member of staff was lovely. I ve been to so many amusement parks and I felt staff here - really kept it alive and going. Yes some rides are old and slow but they also have some amazing new ones.. There is something for everyone no mater how tall or small. Did bumper cars after a long time.. Spinning teacups.. A big shout out to the animal handler for the sea lions as well as birds of paradise. She was very passionate and kind . Just those two shows make up for the price of the ticket I think.. the animals and birds are in great shape and it shows how much they are loved. And we all loved it too.. Best ride : Shiver me timbers! Went twice on a number of the rides Parking :3£ for the whole day paid via Ringo app or the reception.

A great day out, I haven't been since I was a child so to take my kids was quite special! Only downside was the log floom was closed early on in the day for maintenance and never reopened. The park itself is great, but it looks quite tired and would benefit from some updates! I remember as a child a lovely boat ride with a story, sadly those little mellow rides for small kids don't exist. So if you plan on taking your kids, I'd aim it for 9+ so they can ride everything. As it's quite limited for smaller, young children.

We’ve been coming to Pleasurewood Hills for the past few years, and the kids always have a great time – they aren’t too bothered about the appearance. The prices are reasonable too. That said, the whole park is really in need of some TLC. The train ride was disappointing, with nothing much to see other than broken fences and “behind the scenes” areas. A lot of the rides feel quite old now, and the excitement is starting to fade. The castle, in particular, has so much potential but looks tired and run down. It feels like each year the park is getting a little worse, rather than better. The staff don’t seem especially happy, though to their credit they are still very enthusiastic and welcoming when running the rides. I really hope the park gets the love and attention it deserves – it could be amazing again with some investment and care..

Great theme park. Some nice rollercoasters, but plenty for younger kids. There was a birds of paradise show and a sea lion and seal display. Food was pretty good and plenty of toilets dotted around. Plenty of parking too.

If it wasn't for the fact that I paid to get in, I could have been an urban explorer looking around an abandoned theme park. Sorry (not sorry) this place is now an absolute disgrace - fallen from a lovely local attraction to a theme park that has been allowed to fall apart. So sad to see; lots of investment 11 years ago when we first visited but neglected since due to false promises, it seems, by 'Looping Group', the French company that bought the park some years ago. This company seem to be wringing the last possible finance from the park before it is closed. Some of the rides today were closed 'for maintenence' (which is a concern in its own right), staff were lovely, but it's pretty clear they are fed up. Plus points: 1. The park was open. 2. The staff were friendly. Negative points: 1. The park was open. Please (pretty please, with a cherry on top) someone tell Laurent Bruloy (owner of Looping Group) that his takeover of this theme park and subsequent management is the worst thing that could have happened in its history. Urbex (joke) pictures attached; these were taken today (1st August 2025 - peak season) while the park should have been in full swing.. zoom in to see the filthy condition of pretty much everything. To the person at Pleasurewood Hills whose job it is to respond to reviews; don't bother (I've read the copy/paste 'sad' to receive 1/5 etc..) forward this review to senior management before it is, truly, too late for you all.

We visited Pleasurewood Hills during half term (Halloween week) with my wife and children, and while the rides were exactly as others have said — a bit dated and uninspiring — the animal shows completely blew us away! The Sealion Show – Absolutely Incredible! We started the day at the Sealion show and honestly, I didn’t expect to be that impressed — but wow, I was speechless! These Sealions were jumping to hit targets, balancing balls, and interacting so cleverly with the trainers. The energy was electric! The trainers’ passion and bond with the animals really shone through — you can tell they love what they do and deeply care about these amazing creatures. It was the perfect start to our day! The Bird Show – Unexpectedly Brilliant! Next, my youngest wanted to see the bird show, and though I’m not usually a bird fan, I was completely won over. The presenters (the same team as the Sealions) were bursting with enthusiasm and knowledge. When one of them brought the owl around the audience so we could see it up close, my daughter’s face lit up — that moment made her entire day. We’ve seen bird shows across the UK, but none come close to this level of connection and care. Just fantastic! Creepy Cave – Hidden Gem of the Park! Later, we stumbled upon the Creepy Cave, and again I was amazed. We were greeted by Jack, who was so warm, friendly, and clearly passionate about what he does. His knowledge of the reptiles and insects was brilliant. From the frogs to the chance to hold a millipede, it was such an unexpected highlight! I was disappointed to hear it’s only open for Halloween week — it deserves to be a permanent attraction. Final Thoughts Forget the rides — the real magic at Pleasurewood Hills lies with the animals and the people who care for them. The Sealion trainers, the bird presenters, and Jack in the Creepy Cave all made our day truly special. If I could personally thank them, I absolutely would. This park should focus on what it does best — the animal experiences and shows — because they are outstanding!

We went yesterday to this place and we loved it.No waiting time to go on the rides which was amazing was able to go on all the rides over and over again. Would recommend everyone to visit this. Great value of money and lots of toilets and lots of places to have a picnic with friends and family.

An absolutely fantastic day out, it was our first visit here and my toddler loved it. There was so much to see, the enclosures and park as a whole are really nicely designed, with plenty to see and do for all ages. The staff were very helpful and friendly, with a particular shout out to George who was leading the hourly talks and was extremely knowledgeable and more than happy to chat after each one to answer any questions. Excellent value for money, one of the best out of the zoos I've visited in recent years and highly recommended!

I visited with my wife and toddler as a family day out for his second birthday. The zoo itself is lovely, with large enclosures and loads of animals to see. Unfortunately, possibly due to the time of year, only one cafe was open. This filled up very quickly at midday with very few tables inside, which wasn't helped by a sudden rain shower. There are plenty of outdoor picnic tables and places to eat if you bring in your own food, which may be necessary outside peak season. We purchased the tickets online the night before, as recommended on the website, this gave us a small saving and meant we went in quickly upon arrival. For the size of the site, it's good value for money and would recommend it as a family day out for those in the area. My only criticism would be the signs for the car park could be bigger and clearer. Upon arrival, there was a car boot sale open in the same area with big, bold signs for parking, which resulted in me going into the wrong car park.

Great zoo. Lots to see and the staff seem very interested and knowledgeable in what they do. You can pay extra for "experiences" . We got to feed the giraffe's and also gave the red river hogs some enrichment play. There are toilets and a place to eat. There is also a small outside play park. Seemed plenty of places to park .

The park is lovely. Size is good for little legs, forest walk is beautiful and the price with the half term offer was super reasonable!!! BUT I took one star off because we hated the food. We ate in the main restaurant and the food was just disgusting. It's all greasy stuff. Not a fresh veg in sight but even as a treat it was too greasy to be finished! If we had to do it again we would take our own packed lunch! Staff is lovely though and it's a nice day out!

Amazing trip, toilets clean, staff friendly, accessible for all, and the pulled pork loaded tater tots are a must try. The animals are obviously well cared for, with their keepers extremely knowledgeable. Will definitely visit again.

Really cool place for a family day out. Lots of animals to catch a glimpse of, mini golf, safari train ride, playground, cafes. Also, the price to enter is acceptable for what's on offer. Highly recommend to visit.

Fantastic family day out. We got to see all the animals none were hiding, Throughly enjoyed our day. Playground was disappointing. There is a large sandpit area which is great if you take spare clothes.

A lovely little place, full of charm and charisma. There were 2 trolley buses and 1 team to ride today, a first for me. There aren't too many exhibits, but what is there is accessible and oozes charm. The volunteers are a delight, and make the whole place feel very charismatic. An absolutely lovely step back to a more gentle time in history. Well worth a visit.

We spent a wonderful day at the East Anglia Transport Museum. The collection is large and very well presented, and the whole site is designed so thoughtfully that it really feels like stepping back in time. Old shops, a post office, and other period buildings create a unique atmosphere of the past. The highlight for us was being able to ride the historic vehicles - a train, tram, trolleybus, and bus - it brought the whole experience to life and made it unforgettable for the children. You can easily spend a whole day here as a family, there is so much to see and do. It’s also clear the museum is developing and growing, with more locations opening soon, which makes us want to come back again. A truly remarkable place that combines history, education and fun. Highly recommended!

We had seen amazing photos on Facebook, so we decided to visit - just over 2hrs travel time from Southend-on-Sea.... we visit Crich Tramway Museum in Derbyshire so came to compare and revisit some nostalgic memories. We were not disappointed. The layout is compact, but the volume of rides, waiting time, and Museum exhibits means that there is a lot to see. We also had a ride into Lowestoft on the RT. Well worth the entry fee, go visit.

We arrived before 11am and purchased ticket without hassle. It offered a year to revisit as if you are paying for gift aid. Kids below 5yrs old is free and we got on every transport for free. There also a stamp collection for kid to exchange a lollipop in the cafe. We tried electric bus and open roof bus, train and everything was amazing. We also had tea in the Cafe. For the price for those foods are amazingly good and friendly workers. We will revisit for sure. Thanks.

We went along to the transport museum for a special event. We also had the luxury of being driven to the museum in a 1965 coach, which was a treat and great fun. . There was an open air concert. The band were very good All the buses, trams and railway were fun to go around on. The shop displays and car displays are very well done. It was a fun day.

Great morning seeing all the old vehicles and buses, not an all day thing. Took us about 2hrs to get round. The volunteers do a great job.

The volunteers are amazing - friendly and knowledgeable. The mix of transport is good, the signs from the different ages add to the atmosphere. Recommend a visit (and try the chips, they're exceptional!)

Free parking at the most Easterly point in UK. It at the back of an industrial estate, but catching the sunrise turns it into an idyllic spot

Not much there but worth a visit just to say I've been. Free parking, you can walk along the seafront there.

There is not much here, We were staying close by so took a walk to see it, but I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to visit.

Nothing there to promote it to tourists

Visited Lowestoft for the weekend with no real idea of what to do, wandered upon Ness Point and was not disappointed. Most easterly point of the UK and the sea was rough and crashing against the rocks. Beautiful scenes.

OK for a 20 min stop to say you've been there (Parking Free) but not much to do and little to see.

What a let down.. just like a lot of the UK now very underwhelming, dilapidated, run down and very drab! Safe to say now that we've ticked it of our list we'll never return.