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The Roller Coaster at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach is a charming throwback to the golden age of amusement parks.
Its classic wooden structure and vintage design immediately transport riders to a time when coasters were all about thrills and simple, straightforward fun.
Our Review
As one of the oldest operating roller coasters in the UK, the Roller Coaster is not just a ride; it’s a piece of living history. For many visitors, riding this coaster is like stepping back in time to their childhoods or the heyday of amusement park culture.
Despite its age, the Roller Coaster delivers a surprisingly thrilling experience. The twists, turns, and drops provide just the right amount of excitement without being overly intense. Families with children can enjoy this coaster together, creating lasting memories of shared fun.
The Roller Coaster’s location right by the sea offers stunning views of Great Yarmouth’s coastline. As you climb the lift hill, you’re treated to a picturesque panorama before the coaster plunges into its thrilling course.
From its classic out-and-back layout to its colorful wooden trains, every aspect of the Roller Coaster oozes vintage charm. The coaster is often adorned with cheerful lights and decorations, especially during evening rides, adding to its nostalgic appeal.
The Roller Coaster’s wooden structure adds an extra layer of excitement to the ride. The creaks, rattles, and bumps as the coaster speeds along the track create a thrilling and authentic experience that modern steel coasters simply can’t match.
For anyone visiting Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach, riding the Roller Coaster is an absolute must. It’s not just a ride; it’s an essential part of the park’s identity and a cherished tradition for generations of visitors.
In conclusion, the Roller Coaster at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach is a delightful blend of nostalgia, thrills, and family-friendly fun. Whether you’re a coaster enthusiast, a family looking for a memorable ride, or simply a visitor seeking a taste of classic amusement park charm, this coaster delivers an experience that is both timeless and exhilarating.
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Ride Stats
| Roller Coaster Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach |
| Status: | Operating |
| Opening Date: | 1932 |
| Rider Height: | Minimum: 110cm |
| Manufacturer: | Hugo Haase |
| Inversions: | 0 |
| Length: | 3,223ft |
| Height: | 69ft |
| Speed: | 44.99mph |
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It’s a brilliant roller coaster!!
Little bit of history, madness filmed , house of fun ,on this ride.
I live here, it’s the best ride in the world!!! Over 100yrs old, operated by a break operator, hang on at the back, no other coasters can beat it in my opinion! ❤️
Sue Rogers Margate has one similar and older and better
Sue Rogers Big Dipper. Similar age, but with upstop wheels. The 2 hill lifts operated by a single chain & the brake that needs to be set manually daily according to the weather. A huge leap forward in coaster design.
Sue Rogers agree!
Lee Overy no way better than yarmouths.
Phillip Pegg I think so.
Sue Rogers I’m local as well but isn’t it the last wooden coaster left?
Sue Rogers when i was a teen my mate.and i hopped the train to margate were they had a wooden coster we rode it on and off all day BUT the end of the day was the best warm rails and boy it would fly almost.if we sat next to the brake man we would encourage him to be less generous when applying it lol
On really good days the 2d train ran on the duel track and racing was the order of the day.
Cannot do better then old wooden costers
Steve Russell Far from it. Blackpool has four, just for starters.
Jason Phaal d’Allison wooden framed coasters 🤔🤔🤔🤔
Maybe yarkos is the oldest then
Steve Russell Yes, Blackpool has four wooden coasters, with the Big Dipper (1923) being older than the one at Yarmouth (which dates from 1932, so I’m not sure why the OP thinks it’s over 100 years old).
The Yarmouth coaster is really a “scenic railway”, rather than what we’d now define as a coaster, as it doesn’t have upstop wheels and track brakes (oddly, as rides with those, including the Big Dipper, existed way before it was built).
The Yarmouth “coaster” is one of only two scenic railways left in the UK, though the one at Margate is older (1920).
Jason Phaal d’Allison knew it was special in away just couldn’t remember why
Sue Rogers It was built in 1932, so it’s 92 years old.
Jason Phaal d’Allison It’s been on the current sight since 1932 but I believe it was originally built in Paris in 1928 before being dismantled and shipped over.
Sam White Interesting. I didn’t know that. A quick Google says 1929 for Paris, but still, a good bit of extra knowledge there. 👍🏼
Jason Phaal d’Allison It amazed me to when I found out. It must of been a huge effort to ship it over all that way.
I’ve ridden this coaster, theirs a ride operator who sits in the middle of the coaster who operates a manual brake, its brilliant.
It’s actually a scenic railway (one of only two left in the UK I believe). It was the first coaster I rode as a young child.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scenic_railway_(roller_coaster_design)