If you’re searching for rides at Skegness, you’re in luck. This stretch of the Lincolnshire coast has a theme park, a seafront pleasure beach and a holiday-camp fairground, all within a short drive of each other.

Whether you want roller coasters, gentle teacups or an 80-metre tower, there’s a ride here for you.

We’re based in Ingoldmells, so we know these parks well. Below, we break down what’s on at each one, how height limits work, what rides cost and how to fit it all into your break.

If you’d like the wider picture first, take a look at our round-up of the best attractions in Skegness.

Rides at Skegness at a Glance

• Fantasy Island (Ingoldmells): the big theme park, with roller coasters, water rides and a huge family line-up.
• Skegness Pleasure Beach (Grand Parade): a free-entry seafront fairground with coasters, dark rides and classic funfair favourites.
• Butlin’s Skegness: a traditional fairground you can enjoy on a day visit, with unlimited rides included.
• Seafront extras: the pier, arcades, go-karts and trampolines for everything in between.

1. Rides at Fantasy Island Skegness

Fantasy Island sits just outside Skegness in Ingoldmells, and it’s the park most people mean when they ask about rides at Fantasy Island Skegness.

The park’s own rides and attractions page lists more than 30 rides and attractions, so you won’t run out of things to do. Our full write-up of the Skegness theme park goes into more detail on what to expect.

Roller Coasters and Thrill Rides

Thrill seekers head for the roller coasters, including Millennium and Odyssey. The park groups its most intense rides under its Discovery wristband, so check each ride’s height limit before you queue.

If your group is split between brave and cautious riders, our look at why Fantasy Island is a must-visit attraction explains how to share the day.

Water Rides and Family Favourites

Wild River Rapids and the Log Flume are the classic splash rides, ideal on a warm day. For a gentler pace, there’s the Carousel, Dodgems, Chair-o-Planes, Elephants, Balloons and Bouncing Bugs.

Younger riders also have Toucan Tours and Jungle Adventure to explore.

More Than Rides at Fantasy Island

When legs need a rest, try Lava Creek Adventure Golf, ten-pin bowling, go-karts or the family entertainment centre. You can also browse the famous Fantasy Island market on the same site.

Fantasy Island Wristbands and Height Limits

Fantasy Island uses three wristband tiers, based on height:

• Discovery: for anyone 1.1m or taller, with unlimited access to all rides (individual height limits still apply).
• Adventurer: for anyone 0.9m or taller, covering the Adventurer and Little Explorer rides.
• Little Explorer: free for children under 0.9m.

The park explains its Adventurer wristband and Little Explorer wristband on its own blog.

For the latest prices and calendar, see the opening times and prices page and the ride height restrictions before you travel.

2. Rides at Skegness Pleasure Beach

Botton’s Pleasure Beach sits right on Grand Parade, a short walk from the sands. It’s been family-run since 1965, and entry to the park is free.

You then pay with tokens or a wristband, so you can dip in for a couple of rides or stay all afternoon. The park’s official website has the current opening days. Our own look at Skegness Pleasure Beach shares more on what it’s like to visit.

Here are the rides worth knowing about:

• Rockin’ Roller: a spinning wild mouse coaster and the park’s biggest roller coaster.
• Queen Bee: an inverted junior coaster perched on top of a building, great for families and first-time coaster fans.
• The Kraken: a swinging pirate-ship-style ride that arrived for the 2026 season. It reaches a dynamic height of around 24 metres and replaced the old pirate ship after 43 years. Theme Parks UK has the story behind The Kraken, and visitors have since called it a fan favourite.
• Freak Out: one of the UK’s largest travelling pendulum rides.
• Jurassic Resurrection: a dinosaur-themed dark ride that opened in May 2025 beneath the Rockin’ Roller. It picked up a bronze award for best new attraction at the UK Theme Park Awards, and you can see more on Dark Ride Database.
• Classic funfair rides: the Ghost Train, Giant Wheel, Super Waltzer, Dodgems, and Cups and Saucers for little ones.

How Tall Is the Big Ben Ride at Skegness?

The Big Ben Tower stands 80 metres tall. It’s a Star Flyer, which lifts riders high above the seafront before swinging them out in a circle. It isn’t a permanent fixture, though.

It first visited Pleasure Beach as a guest ride in summer 2025, and Lincolnshire World reported its return in May 2026. Check it’s operating before you plan your day around it.

3. Rides at Butlin’s Skegness

You don’t need to book a holiday to enjoy the rides at Butlin’s Skegness. A day visit includes unlimited rides in both the Traditional Fairground and the Little Stars Fairground.

Butlin’s lists day visit details on its website, and Visit Lincolnshire has a handy summary too.

The main fairground has the likes of the carousel, dodgems, waltzer and trampolines. The Little Stars Fairground is made for tots, with mini planes and teacups.

Day visitors can also use SkyPark, the resort’s climbing and play area.

Looking for new rides at Butlin’s Skegness? The last big refresh we can confirm came at Easter 2023.

It added four rides, including Eclipse, a UK-first ride where two arms intertwine, and the Orbiter tower drop. That brought the fairground to 12 rides.

The line-up can change between seasons, so check the Butlin’s day visits calendar before you go.

4. More Fairground Fun Near the Seafront

If you’ve ticked off the big three, there’s still plenty to try:

• Skegness Pier: indoor family entertainment, with an arcade and activities like Clip ‘n Climb. Read about the pier’s history and what’s there today.
• Arcades: classic penny falls, prize games and flashing lights. See our favourite arcades in Skegness and Ingoldmells.
• Go-karts: for a bit of friendly competition, try the best go-kart track in Skegness.
• Trampolines: burn off energy at the Skegness trampoline park.
• Crazy golf: a seaside tradition, and we’ve picked out the best crazy golf in Skegness.
• Splash time: for something wetter, see the water parks in Skegness.

For even more ideas, our round-up of fun at Skegness amusements covers the rest of the seafront.

How Much Are Rides in Skegness?

The cost of rides at Skegness depends on how each park charges:

• Pleasure Beach: entry is free, then you buy tokens for single rides or a wristband for unlimited rides.
• Fantasy Island: choose a wristband by height, or pay per ride using an iCard. The park publishes its wristband and individual ride prices on its website.
• Butlin’s: fairground rides are included in the price of a day visit, or in your stay if you’re a resort guest.

Prices and offers change each season, and booking ahead is often cheaper, so check each park’s website before you go. On a tight budget? Mix a paid day with some of the best free things to do in Skegness.

Which Rides at Skegness Suit Your Family?

• Toddlers and under-fives: Fantasy Island’s Little Explorer rides, Butlin’s Little Stars Fairground, and the small children’s rides at Pleasure Beach.
• Primary-age children: Queen Bee, the Carousel, Dodgems, water rides and the Ghost Train.
• Teens and adults: Rockin’ Roller, The Kraken, the Big Ben Tower and the roller coasters at Fantasy Island.

Always check the height board at each ride. Limits vary by ride, and the park staff have the final say. For more ideas for all ages, see our top family-friendly activities in Skegness.

Stay Close to the Rides With Kingfisher Caravan Park

One of the best parts of a rides-filled break is a comfortable base nearby. Kingfisher Caravan Park is in Ingoldmells, the same village as Fantasy Island, with Skegness seafront just up the coast.

You can browse caravan hire at Kingfisher, see why family caravan holidays in Ingoldmells work so well, or plan a quick escape with our short breaks in Skegness.

Not sure where to start? Have a look at things to do in Ingoldmells and our wider list of things to do in Skegness and nearby.

Ready to ride? Book your stay at Kingfisher, pack the sun cream and get ready for a Skegness holiday full of thrills.