Why choose Fantasy Island for a UK day trip?

There are lots of options for British day trips and destinations, so why head to Fantasy Island in Skegness?

There is a long list of reasons to put this at the top of your leisure time ‘to-do list’! Whether you are looking for things to do as a family, couple or solo traveller.

Free entry

Let’s start with the fact that visiting Fantasy Island doesn’t mean breaking the bank’, even when you’re looking for a destination for large family groups. Unlike many other tourist attractions, it’s free to enter.

You can use our safe and secure contactless payment system to choose which rides you want to go on. You only need to buy a ‘wristband’ if you want to benefit from discounts and a packed day of fun.

Everyone can go home happy, without being broke!

Truly something for all

Let’s be honest, not many British summertime day trips keep the whole family happy.

Fantasy Island offers an incredible array of rides, including everything from the perfect way to give thrill-seekers an adrenalin rush, to some of the best traditions of funfairs in England.

The expression ‘something for all ages’ is certainly true, but so is ‘something to suit all interests’.

More for non-riders

At Fantasy Island there’s some great leisure fun for anyone not interested in rides too.

That includes the incredible Ingoldmells Market, which is Europe’s largest market that’s open seven days a week!

If you don’t want to ‘shop til you drop’ then fear not. Fantasy Island has lots more to offer. One of the reasons that it’s an exciting choice when it comes to things to do in Skegness, is it’s constantly adding to its event list.

How many other day trip destinations in England have such a packed programme, including spectacular firework displays, chances to get freaky at Halloween and a host of top-class shows.

Whether the weather be hot

No list of reasons to choose Fantasy Island would be complete without mentioning a feature of British summertime that can spoil many day trip options – the weather!

There’s so much to see and do on our extensive grounds that you can still have fun even if the sun stays away!