Adventure Island has been ranked the third best amusement park in the UK, beating huge theme parks in the process.

The hugely popular attraction on Southend's seafront has been placed in the bronze medal position by TripAdvisor in this years Choice Awards.

Adventure Island, owned by the Stockvale Groupbeats Alton Towers in the list, as well as Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Brighton's Palace Pier.

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The theme park also ranks as the best attraction in Southend.

Adventure Island has proven popular since lockdown restrictions were eased, after bosses re-opened the park on July 4.