Excellent. Richard and I put 1 Pound into a slot machine and walked out with 42 Pounds! We only…read morespent a total of 2 Pounds in this arcade and so came out really on top. The cashier happily exchanged the multiple Pound coins from the machine into notes for us. We used to criticise British 'Pokie' machines for being tricky and complicated but this was a lovely surprise. There are the usual 10p and 2p push down machines in this arcade but we didn't touch them this time. Staff could have smiled a bit more.

My daughter and I had a ton of fun here. The roller coasters were tremendous and there were other…read morethrilling rides. This is definitely not a kid's theme park. The only issue I saw was the lack of cleanliness at some of the places we ate at, especially the KFC. If you go here, try the Walking Dead ride, very unique.

We had a very nice day here overall!…read more The roller coasters were fun, but the rides are quite short overall, compared to other theme parks. Many snack bars were closed, but that was not a bad thing. Still, there were no long lines. There is hardly any good/healthy food. The themes are randomly thrown together and the park has no guideline (more). It seems like they have lost their concept. The theme was Oktoberfest and it was poorly executed. The employees who drove around in cheap costumes in a kind of rickshaw and played (Romanian) music, rather made fun of the other nationality (German). Apart from the fact that this is not ethical and discriminatory, it was in bad taste.

The fun park at canvey is a great bargain at £5 per wristband for all day fun! my child is a…read moretoddler and perhaps too young for some rides. But masses amounts of 20p static for added fun! the go-karts and ufo bumper cars are great fun for adults too!! Great food at the burger bar on site too!! Staff top notch, especially the lady selling the wristbands.

Right on the ocean Adventure Land has been here as long as I can remember. One great thing about…read morethis place is that over the years that i have been going to SouthEnd this place has grown and modernized. Plenty of things to do for kids of all ages from coasters, sk8board ride, arcades, small kiddie rides, gokarts, souvenirs. They also have a great food stall serving fresh espresso based coffee which was welcome on a frosty morning. And on that cold windy morning, the place had plenty of people to keep the place buzzing.

Fantastic staff great food places clean well run I buy…read moreyearly tickets for my grandchildren and they are mixed age group they all love it there A great day out for the whole family

While down south this weekend, I popped to Portsmouth for the day with my mum and little boy. We…read morewere staying in Southampton and wanted a beach which was easily accessible by car and which would offer plenty of entertainment for a two year old. Clarence Pier did just that. Just a 30 minute drive from the centre of Southampton, the pier was easy to find and offered lots of convenient parking. There were two separate arcades in addition to other rides and attractions. Food options were plentiful and even included a large fruit stall which was lovely to see at the seaside where all food is usually accompanied by at least 10g of fat! The beach here is quite rocky, which is great for someone like me who doesn't like sand. We happened to arrive on a day during which America's Cup was taking place (international boat race) so the beach was pretty busy. However, we never struggled to find somewhere to sit / play / eat. One of the best things about this pier (for a two year old anyway) is that you can watch the Hovercraft take off and arrive from Isle of Wight. You can also catch the hovercraft from here or take a tour of the coast on one of the optional boat tours.

Clarence pier has the usual assortment of amusments and stalls selling postcards and novelty items…read moreas well as a number of almost identical fast food kiosks. Sometimes you can see people fishing by the pier. There is a crazy golf course which for some reason (probably the big skull) reminds me of the goonies. It is a good course as you can choose one of two routes through it. That means if someone in front looks like they will take an age to complete each hole you can easily choose the other route. There is plenty of car parking nearby - all along the seafront, by the pub and some public car parks by the common. You'll probably still be stuck in the Summer though so your best bet might be to park in Old Portsmouth and walk along the seafront from the direction of Gunwharf. There is also a token based funfair next to the pier.

This amazing roller coaster is in my top 3 rides in the UK. It's an exact replica of the layout of…read moreKingda Ka, currently the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, to be found in Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey, USA. Unlike most coasters which are gravity driven (the car is lifted to the top of the first hill and gravity takes it round), Stealth is one of the few cable launched coasters (like the catapult on an aircraft carrier) in the country - it wasn't the first; that honour belongs to RITA:Queen of Speed in Alton Towers. Stealth is however the fastest coaster in the UK. You are launched from 0 to 80mph in under 2 seconds along a straight track. Then the car goes up vertically 205 feet, back down 205 feet, then over little bunny hill before coming to an abrupt stop. After what can be a long wait, the ride is over in around 10 seconds but let me assure you that 10 seconds is an amazing compressed adrenaline rush. The feeling of acceleration along the track is like having a wind powered face lift. In the vertical phase, you feel like you're in the space shuttle as it is launched. The drop sensation on the downward section is surprisingly muted and the abrupt stop brings hysterical laughter to a lot of riders, the sign of a good ride. It's one of the few rides I prefer to ride at the front but it's worthwile having that unobstructed view of the launch and rising phases. Also a top tip - use the single rider queue!! I'm not sure why they call it Stealth - the superstructure is visible from all around the park and the launch is nothing short of sensational!

This is my favourite ride at Thorpe park along with saw. Me and my friends went at fright nights…read morewhere they had a special Halloween recorded audio to seem spooky which was a nice effect. Me and my friends were so scared to go on stealth the first time even though I have been on it before. We ended up going on it 6 times in one day. It was really nice when we could go in the pitch dark which was really scary as you couldn't see where you were going but then when you got to the top the whole park was lit up and the line of 20 minutes was totally worth the wait. Stealth will satisfy any thrill seeker and if you are scared of rollercoaster this is a great one to get rid of your fear of them as it does not go upside down!

This zoo is perfect for young children. They have many interactive exhibits…read more -next to the flamingos they have a timer of how long you can stand on one leg -they have a running station to time your speed to compare you to animals running speeds -poles to climb to see how fast you climb compared to animals -train ride -hello kitty area is adorable There are a lot of buttons and flip up pictures kids get to touch throughout the zoo. They have many exotic animals that are kept in very clean areas. They make the areas adaptable for each animal and give it toys to play with to stimulate its brain. It is very clean. Restaurant has good food selection for good prices. They serve Starbucks coffee. Free parking.

Having been living in the US for the last five years, I had fond memories of Drusillas as a kid. We…read morewent there with a local friend and found it to be just as enjoyable as an adult. (Immature adult albeit.) Sadly having gone on a weekday, we found a lot of the food places closed and more importantly the plush shop was closed. Drusillas is a very cleverly worked space; it looks small but the way all the animals and spaces are laid out, it feels more like you're exploring around each corner. The price is fair for the amount of animals, interactive little games and the few rides they have there.. plus the fun little adventure maze. Whilst yes, there are attractions more child orientated, there is more than enough for us children at heart to enjoy too.

We went to play mini golf on a Saturday afternoon. It was a fantastic pirate themed course and as I…read morehavent been mini golfing in ages, such a laugh. There are 18 holes and a great water feature, caves, and pirate ship decoration throughout the course. For £5 it was a bargain because it took over an hour to complete with our group. Glad we arrived early as it did get quite busy behind us. There were a few holes that were a bit run down, one in particular had no fake grass but others were brand new. I am thinking that they may be in the process of redoing them for summer. It didnt effect my terrible golf game one way or the other though. There was a cafe outside with ice cream and drinks, so I had a post golf Magnum and diet pepsi. There is an inside play area which would be great if you had kids for parties. Had a great day out and as it was cheap, will definitely be back.

I must say, their restaurant is actually really nice! I had a hotdog, chips, peas and Coke and boy,…read moredid I enjoy it! Very wholesome chips and lovely sausage inside the bun! I saw a few kids having a lot of fun in the ball pit; so soft play must be great! Personally, I went in the pool outside. It was a lovely day (they had the squirting animal on) and just really enjoyed the visit. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a family day trip. Overall, a great day out!

Fishers farm park is a really fun day out loads to do for the the kids and adults including Tractor…read morerides horse riding rock climbing adventure playground amusement rides water games a soft play area and much much more. Took my girlfriend and her daughter and her kids and we had a brilliant time lots of laughs and fun . The day went really quick so much to do a really brilliant day out had so much fun can't wait to do it again 10/10

Fisher's farm park is probably one of the South's best kept secrets. A farm and amusement park…read moreaimed at 2-10 year olds this is a real find. The farm houses a variety of animals including many orphans from neighbouring farms. There are opportunities to get up close with the animals and to feed and pet them. They are all well cared for. In terms of amusements this place beats the theme parks hands down for the under 10s. There are the usual farm rides that you'd expect although some come with twists (such as the ghost train). The barrel bug ride is about the most fun you could possibly have on a farm! More or less all of the activities come in a mini and big variety and so families are well catered for. You can bounce on giant air pillows or trampolines, slide down a helterskelter and bumpy slide, have a death slide, go skating, play golf, get lost in a maze or take a trip on a merry go round amongst others. Eating is no hassle here and food is reasonably priced and good quality. Loos are clean. There's an indoor soft play area and a great new ball shooting range for days that are not so dry! We love it here and the biggest endorsement is the fact that, after just one visit and despite living an hour away, we bought a season ticket!

She's Peppa Pig, she's Peppa Pig! I am Peppa Pig…read more The reason you're at Paultons Park is because you (your kids) want to see, you (your kids) need to see, the almighty Peppa Pig! Be sure to get in line ASAP to see Peppa and George as the line will get long. Everything here is awesome. You can't not walk into the biggest Peppa Pig toy shop in the world and buy some exclusive Peppa Pig World merchandise. The only issue is that this place is not closer to London.

Very well maintained park, clean, tidy and well looked after…read more Slight lack of 'you are here maps'