Skegness Fantasy Island: Fabulous Family Recreation Resort

After a year of staying at home, the joint sacrifice of people and frontline workers, along with the success of the vaccination programme, the COVID-19 restrictions are gradually lifting, and we are finally hearing the good news we have been waiting to receive for so long: going back to normal life.

With restrictions easing, many of us are passionate about getting out, exploring the world, and trying something stirring after ages of the dull quarantine life.

Nothing can make up for the days wasted without the slightest touch of thrill except for a fantastic amusement park-like Skegness Fantasy Island. What is better than a family holiday resort by the sea featured by a theme park with countless stuff to do for giving your family trips a kick-start?

Can We Start Travelling Again?

In spring 2021, the UK government announced a roadmap for the safe lifting of the restrictions.

The roadmap breaks the welcomed news that from 12th April, the citizens will be able to:

Visit outdoor attractions like zoos, theme parks and drive-in cinemas

Eat and drink at hospitality venues with outdoor-only table service

Take domestic holidays and trips if staying in self-contained, self-catered accommodation with only household members.

The road map inspires hope and courage to start making plans for our life again, but beware; it says one can go on ‘domestic trips’.  Overseas travel is not allowed yet. Therefore, we must resume the adventure from exploring our own country. 

How do you like a day trip or a staycation in the UK to get some fresh air and satisfy your travel bug? Those kids kept in their bedrooms for so long need some exercise and fun before everything.

Just bear in mind that we must still travel responsibly and meet the protocols like social distancing to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus.

Fantasy Island Skegness 2021

Why Skegness Fantasy Island? This fabulous amusement park is reopening on April 12 (its indoor rides will reopen on May 17) to welcome back its thrill-seekers and light-hearted families by announcing two brand new rides for 2021.

Located in Ingoldmells on the East Coast of Lincolnshire close to Skegness, Fantasy Island is one of the most popular UK holiday spots with its stunning beach and so many year-round activities to offer for all kinds of people, from riding various theme park rides to playing in the sand, strolling, cycling and shopping.

Fantasy Island, the winner of Best Holiday Park 2019 at the Lincolnshire Tourism Awards, offers an endless list of accommodation from homey caravans, luxury lodges and holiday homes for a perfect staycation. 

Top 7 Skegness Fantasy Island Rides

The Odyssey 

With 50.9m height, it is the third tallest roller coaster in the UK, with five inversions; loop, cobra roll, sidewinder and zero g roll. It has a drop of 42.98m and speeds up to 62 mph.

Category: Discovery Min. Height: 1. 3m i-card price: £5. 00

Millennium

Millennium is the other popular rollercoaster in Skegness Fantasy Island. It is the fourth tallest British roller coaster, with a maximum height of 45.5 meters. It has two vertical loops and a sidewinder. It speeds up to 55.9 mph.

Category: Discovery Min. Height: 1. 2m i-card price: £5. 00

The Volcano

This Space Shot shoots you 183ft skyward at a speed of 50mph to give you the experience of a full-force ‘volcanic eruption’. 

Discovery Min. Height: 1. 4m i-card price: £5. 00

Spinning Racer

Spinning Racer is an accelerating rollercoaster announced in 2021. It started operating when the park reopened on April 12. The park’s latest rollercoaster reaches the speed of 70km per hour and whirls the rider in every direction possible.

Category: Discovery Min. Height: 1. 2m i-card price: £5. 00

Firebowl

A family-friendly ride that spins you in teacups themed vehicles.

Category: Little Explorer Min. Height: 0. 8m i-card price: £2. 00

Seaquarium

The magical seaquarium is made of 15 bamboo themed boats. The passengers sail on an artificial river and enjoy watching strange and silly underwater creatures.

Category: Little Explorer Min. Height: No Babies in Arms i-card price: £3. 00

Starflyer

70m tall, Starflyer is the tallest ride in Skegness Fantasy Island. It is a swing type ride giving the passengers the excellent opportunity to enjoy the panoramic views of the seaside.

Category: Discovery Min. Height: 1. 2m i-card price: £5. 00

Fantasy Island has also announced two new rides for 2021, which are:

The Guardian virtual rollercoaster

Category: Discovery Min. Height: 1. 4m i-card price: £6. 00 Max. Height: 1. 95m

Harrington Flint’s Island Adventures

Category: Adventurer Min. Height: 0. 9m Under 1. 3m need to be accompanied by an adult

i-card price: £4. 00

What’s There Besides Rides?

Located a stone’s throw from the coast with over 80 Km of beach, by travelling to Skegness, you can kill two birds at one stone.

Young adrenaline junkies and little adventurers will not only enjoy a variety of rides at the fantasy island theme park but also have some laugh at the beach. 

Mom and dad can also enjoy the adventure golf, ten-pin bowling or the arcade at the family centre or pick a book and lie on the beach and relax all day, taking refuge in the waves from the staggering screaming thrill-seekers.

There are also a variety of events like fireworks show, Halloween Fear Island, Mystical Mountain show and Fantasy Island Beach Party that can build memorable family moments for everyone.

Besides, the shopaholics will find a way to enjoy themselves shopping for souvenirs at Europe’s largest seven-day market open from March to November and offering 320 shops selling everything from clothes and toys to electrical equipment. 

Have not found your interest yet? We recommend you check Skegness local Attractions out to find your preferred pastime. There are a lot of activities there to suit all age groups and tastes, such as horse riding, kiteboarding, hiking, and biking. You can dine, kiteboarding, many nice restaurants, cafes and bars or visit historical places like the National Trust owned Gunby Hall.

Fantasy Island Skegness Prices

Entry to the park will cost you nothing, but you must pay for the rides either by paying per ride using a Fantasy iCard or purchasing an unlimited ride wristband.

There are three types of wristbands for different ages and groups:

Discovery: for those seeking thrill rides for 1.1m or above

Adventurer: Rides for 0.9m or above

Little Explorer:  Free rides for under 0.9m 

Prices start at £18, which is for the ‘1 Day Adventurer Wristband’. Check the wristband prices and offers here.

Although entry to Fantasy Island is free, you still need to book your wristbands online in advance to save time and secure rides on attractions. 

Skegness Fantasy Island is a holiday resort within your driving distance that can provide you with a fabulous family getaway.

To maximise the fun and plan an impeccable travel plan, ensure to check out the Rides & Events Calendar before booking your trip.

Believe us; it won’t be easy choosing what rides to try and what activities to do on the spot on your first travel to Fantasy Island, especially if you are travelling with children and people of different ages. So dedicate enough time to searching and travel planning. 

Book your wristbands online in advance to minimise wasting your time and make the most out of your day.

Decided to go on a staycation? Then book your accommodation in the first stage. You can either pick one of the accommodation packages offered by the holiday park itself or stay at The Grand Hotel by Paymán Club,  just a 5-minute walk from the heart of Skegness town and a 5-minute walk away from Skegness Rail Station.