Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park Leisure Way, Lowestoft NR32 5DZ

"It's been a while since I had visited Pleasurewood Hills, and it holds some good memories as a kid. Knowing that it isn't one of the big thrill seeker theme parks I thought I'd bring my own children. They loved it... went on rides despite the pouring rain, met Woody the bear, and generally legged it from one place to the other. As a bonus, we attended on last day of half term and they had a fireworks display which was great. I guess that now I am a little older I do look at things with a different view, some areas could do with a lick of paint, or perhaps a little more explaining etc. The place is feeling very tired in some areas, and for me it's lost some of that small child charm that perhaps it once had (think decorated shop fronts / lots of character type meets and things happening as you wondered from one ride to another). Some staff were very friendly and great with the kids, a few others it seemed like we were asking them to go above and beyond to go on a ride...! Some people have mentioned how expensive the food and drink is... to be fair it's probably about going rate for a theme park. We did manage to get to the parrat show, which was great. Some of the old school parrot tricks along with a few newer ones. Wonderful little show! Would recommend going here if you have kids in that middle bracket of needing something more than toddler rides, but a little less than thrill seeker type rides. If your kid is close to 1 metre then perhaps be a little prepared to accompany your child on some of the rides."

"This was our first time visiting this year (2022) and we really enjoyed it! There's so much to go on for all the family (2 parents, 9yr old, 5yr old) and I'd recommend trying out as much as possible! We went on a warm day, and the water ride was one of the first few we went on - and it was easy to dry off walking around the park for the rest of the day (don't worry, you don't get too wet). Also, plenty of the rides were suitable for both our children to go on together without us parents getting in their way :) They loved it, and I'm sure you would too. It has onsite free parking so nothing to worry about there either. Go and have fun!"

"Some great rides for young children. Minimum wait times, a little run-down but a fun day for us all. Our experience was just at the end of the easter break. The manager was welcoming and helpful. All staff were polite and made kids feel safe. I only would suggest a picnic. Chips were worse than McCain microwave chips; I never tried the pizza. The hot drinks were good, and a value for money on the refillable coffee, for 6.50."

"Lovely theme park with an abundance of rides for the younger kids and toddlers, aswell as a few really good ones for the older kids and adults. They also have animal shows (parrot and seals) that weren't bad, and a small soft play area. The gift shop let's it down though, with nothing printed 'Pleasurewood Hills' on it. It was like shopping at a market where there are random things like play dolls and other random toys."

"Not bad, but very similar to how it was in the 90s and clearly needs some love and investment, as other recent reviewers noted. On balance not bad value for money though, quite easy to spend a day here with younger children. Food offering particularly poor, just two places open where sitting in was possible - one had a huge queue, the other, a pizza restaurant, had run out of pizzas (at 1230 on a Monday????). Staff generally good and keen. My six year old enjoyed it."