Adventure Island (amusement park)

Adventure Island
Previously known as Peter Pan's Playground, Peter Pan's Adventure Island
LocationSouthend-on-Sea, England
Coordinates51°31′57″N 0°42′57″E / 51.53250°N 0.71583°E / 51.53250; 0.71583
Opened1976 (1976)
OwnerStockvale Ltd
Operating seasonFebruary – December
Year-round (Adventure Inside)
Attractions
Total36
Roller coasters5
Water rides2
Websiteadventureisland.co.uk

Adventure Island is a theme park in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. The site of the theme park flanks the north end of Southend Pier and has been a theme park since 1976 when the land now forming the west side of the park was purchased by the Miller family. The park used to be known as Peter Pan's Playground and later Peter Pan's Adventure Island before becoming Adventure Island. The site is owned and managed by Stockvale Limited. The park contains thirty six rides, retail outlets, and numerous catering outlets.