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The Kursaal Amusement Park, one of Southend’s most recognisable seafront landmarks, is set to reopen following a landmark agreement that will bring the historic site back into active use.

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The UK has a long and proud history of seaside entertainment, stretching back hundreds of years. From Victorian penny arcades and travelling fairgrounds to the bright lights of the Golden Mile, amusement arcades have always been part of the British seaside experience.

Southend is located on the Thames Estuary and is around an hour from central London by train. The area combines the charm of classic Victorian seaside architecture with the benefits of modern investment more commonly found closer to the capital.

Seaside amusement arcades are back - and not just as a nostalgic memory. Post-lockdown, with the cost of living squeezing overseas travel and wanderlust refusing to budge, Brits have been returning in droves to the coastal towns they once left behind.

Anyone visiting Great Yarmouth this summer will be in for a real treat. Over the last eight months the team at the Britannia Pier has worked tirelessly to complete an extensive revamp and redesign of the entire front end of the pier. 

Post-COVID, the UK has seen a rise in demand for 'away from home' entertainment venues. This includes attractions such as adult adventure parks, amusement parks, and amusement arcades - places that offer 'experiences' different from the norm.  

Felixstowe is a fun seaside town located in Suffolk, on the east coast of England. It has convenient rail links from Ipswich on the Greater Anglia service, which is part of the direct line to London Liverpool Street. There are also lots of dedicated and street parking options for visitors. 

The amusement arcade industry, once in steady decline, has seen a strong post-COVID resurgence driven by renewed demand for out-of-home entertainment. Coupled with recent advances in technology and manufacturing, this shift has revitalised the sector and helped propel arcades back into mainstream appeal worldwide.

Blackpool needs no introduction as the UK’s largest seaside entertainment resort. Its wide, flat shoreline has hosted family holidays for generations, evolving from traveller sideshows, palm reading and donkey rides into a destination of major casinos and large-scale entertainment complexes.

Skegness is located on the east coast of Lincolnshire and is accessible through Boston from the south, Lincoln from the west, or Grimsby from the north.

Clacton offers a strong mix of amusements clustered around the beach and pier, which form the heart of the town’s tourist area. Everything along the seafront is within easy walking distance, and with plenty of parking available, it’s a convenient, low-stress seaside resort with a good variety of attractions.

Hemsby is a hidden gem of a seaside resort located just eight miles north of Great Yarmouth seafront. It offers classic funfair rides, traditional seaside attractions, and some of the best amusement arcades on the east coast, making it a worthwhile stop when exploring East Anglia.

Great Yarmouth is home to a huge selection of amusements and entertainment centres. For day-trippers, arriving by train or car is straightforward; there are plenty of parking options at the seafront and walking from the train station makes for an enjoyable stroll through the town centre down to Marine Parade.