Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
The North East's biggest free-admission fun park with over 40 rides and attractions. Entry is free, you only pay for rides using contactless Fun Cards or wristbands.
About Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park is the largest amusement park in the North East, on Sea Road at the South Shields seafront. This family-oriented park offers a wide range of rides and attractions alongside a Quasar laser arena and amusement arcades. It operates on a credit-based system, so visitors purchase credits for rides rather than paying a flat admission fee. The park provides accessibility accommodations, including carer's wristbands, and offers group bookings and corporate discounts. On-site food and drink options are available, and special events are held throughout the year, making it a long-standing fixture of the South Shields coast.
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