Do you remember queuing for free rides at Manning's Amusement Park in Felixstowe?

East Anglian Daily Times: Children enjoying the swings ride at Mannings Free Rides Day in 1983Children enjoying the swings ride at Mannings Free Rides Day in 1983 (Image: Archant)

Today we are looking back at the hugely popular park in the 1960s, 70s and 80s.

East Anglian Daily Times: Free day for youngsters at Manning's in Felixstowe in March 1970Free day for youngsters at Manning's in Felixstowe in March 1970 (Image: Archant)

The free rides tradition ran for many years and took place on the first day of the season, just before the long Easter weekend.

East Anglian Daily Times: Free rides day at Manning's in Felixstowe in April 1965Free rides day at Manning's in Felixstowe in April 1965 (Image: Archant)

Children would eagerly wait for the doors to open and then go in to enjoy a morning of free rides.

East Anglian Daily Times: Were you one of the youngsters rushing in to the Free Rides Day at Manning's Amusement Park, Felixstowe in April 1973?Were you one of the youngsters rushing in to the Free Rides Day at Manning's Amusement Park, Felixstowe in April 1973? (Image: Archant)

Our photos show some of the much-loved rides from that era, including roller coasters, waltzers and a carousel. Which ride was your favourite as a child?

East Anglian Daily Times: Children enjoying one of the smaller rollercoasters at Manning's on Free Ride Day in 1983Children enjoying one of the smaller rollercoasters at Manning's on Free Ride Day in 1983 (Image: Archant)

The park has changed over the years and now includes many different attractions, including a family fun centre, which was due to reopen from May 17, indoor crazy golf and mini bowling.

There are also various food and shopping outlets in Beach Street.

East Anglian Daily Times: Children having fun on the waltzers at Mannings Free Rides Day in 1983Children having fun on the waltzers at Mannings Free Rides Day in 1983 (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Children taking advantage of Free Rides Day at Mannings in 1983Children taking advantage of Free Rides Day at Mannings in 1983 (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: A rollercoaster at Free Rides Day in 1983A rollercoaster at Free Rides Day in 1983 (Image: Archant)

Do these photos bring back memories? Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

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