Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach has announced that it will close on Saturday 24 October 2026 due to severe weather warnings, with both daytime operations and its Fairground Frights event cancelled.
The seaside amusement park confirmed the decision following forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds, stating that the safety of guests and staff remains its highest priority.
The closure means visitors planning to enjoy the rides during the day or experience the park’s Halloween-themed Fairground Frights event will need to make alternative arrangements.
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach Prioritises Safety
In an announcement, Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach said it had made the difficult decision to close the park after carefully considering the weather forecast.
With severe weather warnings in place, the park determined that cancelling operations was the most responsible course of action.
The closure will affect all planned activities on Saturday 24 October, including regular daytime operations and Fairground Frights.
The announcement comes during the busy October half-term and Halloween season, when families and thrill-seekers may have been planning a visit to the popular Norfolk attraction.
What Happens If You Have Booked Tickets?
Visitors who have pre-booked tickets for Saturday 24 October are being asked to contact the park directly to rearrange their booking for another date.
Guests can email admin@pleasure-beach.co.uk, where the park’s team will be happy to assist with rearranging bookings.
Visitors with affected tickets should contact the park for further information before travelling.
Further Updates from Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach has apologised for any disappointment or inconvenience caused by the closure and thanked visitors for their understanding and continued support.
The park has reiterated that guest and staff safety must come first when severe weather threatens safe operations.
Visitors planning trips to UK theme parks and amusement parks this weekend are encouraged to check official websites and social media channels for the latest opening information before setting off, as weather conditions may affect outdoor attractions.
UK Theme Park Spy will continue to follow developments and share further updates where available.
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