Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is a large amusement park located in the south of Blackpool in Lancashire, North West England. In this article, we will tell you about its history, attractions, events, and ticket prices.

History

The park features roller coasters, water rides, the Nickelodeon Land children's themed area, the Ripley's Museum, and an interactive horror maze. The history of one of Great Britain's main tourist attractions began in 1896. One of the most visited amusement parks in the world today was founded by William George Bean and John Outwater.

In 1904, the first notable attraction opened: Sir Hiram Maxim's Captive Flying Machine.

The following year saw the opening of The Mill Gutter attraction, which opened under the name The River Caves of the World.

In 1907, the first wooden roller coaster, known as the Scenic Railway, was opened.

In 1909, Pleasure Beach underwent a major expansion, but after the First World War, investment in its development was suspended due to difficulties in exporting attractions from the United States.

In 1923, the park was moved to its current location along the seafront.

From the 1930s to the 1940s, several new attractions appeared, including Rollercoaster, Pleasure Beach Express and the world-famous Grand National.

From 1958 to 1961, the park began to attract more visitors, with the opening of The Wild Mouse, Derby Rider and Alice in Wonderland.

In 1967, the world's longest log flume began operating, followed four years later by A Gold Mine.

In 1994, the opening ceremony of Pepsi Max Big One, the tallest and fastest attraction of its time, took place.

In the 2000s and later, the park developed thanks to investments, becoming more and more attractive to visitors.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach rides

Beach Resort holds many records. The park has the most extensive collection of wooden roller coasters of any park in the United Kingdom. It also has the longest roller coaster in Europe, with a track length of 1,675 metres.

Blackpool Theme Park was the first on the European continent to feature fully inverting metal roller coasters.

Visitors are most attracted to the following attractions:

1. The Big One — a tall roller coaster that reaches speeds of up to 87 miles per hour.
2. Avalanche — a bobsled-style roller coaster that reaches speeds of up to 50 miles per hour.
3. The Big Dipper — a 60-foot-tall wooden roller coaster with numerous drops, turns and twists.
4. Flying Machines — the oldest attraction on the grounds, where 10 rockets are in the air at any given moment.
5. Ghost Train is a two-storey attraction featuring ghosts and ghouls.
6. Grand National is a wooden roller coaster where two trains start from the station at the same time for an exciting race.
7. Infusion is the world's first roller coaster with five breathtaking inversions located above the water.

Nickelodeon Land has attractions and entertainment for children, where you can meet your favourite Nickelodeon characters. There are also cafes and shops here.

Most of the attractions in the park are designed in a retro style, which gives it a special charm. We recommend visiting Pasaje del Terror, the longest and most intense horror attraction in Great Britain. You will play the most important character in the horror genre: the victim...

There are height restrictions for children riding the attractions. Access to most of them starts at 132 cm.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Shows and Events

Blackpool Park hosts a wide variety of events and shows.

From 10 July to 13 September, the park hosted the Hot Ice Show XS, combining sport with art and featuring some of the world's leading figure skaters.

In September, the Oktoberfest event was held on Saturdays, offering Bavarian sausages, pretzels and foamy drinks.

Journey to Hell is a Halloween event scheduled for 23 October to 1 November.

No less interesting is Evolution of Magic (held from 13 February to 31 October).

Christmas Grotto Wonderland is a series of festive events during which the park is transformed, lasting from 22 November to 24 December.

The Ripley's Believe It Or Not! show introduces visitors to amazing artefacts, incredible works of art, exotic animals, memorable pop culture items, exciting stories, interactive games and much more. You have to see it with your own eyes to believe it.

The park has an ice rink where spectacular shows are regularly held. This is one of the most popular places. Anyone can try skating and even sign up for a lesson with a professional figure skating coach.

Adventure golf also promises a lot of excitement, with 12 holes featuring jumps, bumps, waterfalls, rivers and underground tunnels.

Where is Blackpool Pleasure Beach?

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is located on the south shore of Blackpool, in Lancashire, North West England, approximately 3.6 km from Blackpool North railway station.

South Pier is approximately 0.8 km from the park. Other nearby attractions include Blackpool Tower (3.7 km) and Sandcastle Water Park on South Beach (0.6 km).

If you wish, you can also visit the Opera House Theatre, located 2.9 km from the park.

Map of Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Explore the map of Blackpool Pleasure Beach to see where the entrance and most popular attractions are located, as well as public areas.

How to get to Blackpool Pleasure Beach?

There are various ways to get to Blackpool Pleasure Beach, so choose the most convenient transfer option.

By train

If you are planning a trip from other cities in Great Britain, you can get to Blackpool North station, which is three miles from Blackpool Pleasure Beach. You can get to the park itself by tram, bus or taxi.

Possible route options:

• From Preston — Blackpool Pleasure Beach station.
• From Manchester Piccadilly — Blackpool Pleasure Beach station, travel time — 1.5 hours.
• From Liverpool Lime Street — Blackpool Pleasure Beach station, travel time — approximately 1 hour 39 minutes.

By tram

You can get to Blackpool Pleasure Beach by tram on the Blackpool Tramway route. The public transport stop is within walking distance of the park.

The tram departs from Lowther Avenue station and arrives at Pleasure Beach every 15 minutes. The approximate journey time is 20 minutes.

By car

By car, follow the M6 motorway (Great Britain's main route through the north-west of the country) to junction 32, then take the M55 motorway, which leads directly to the centre of Blackpool. Follow the signs for Blackpool South Coast (via Blackpool Airport).

Blackpool Pleasure Beach car park

You can park your car near Blackpool Pleasure Beach in the following locations:

• North Entrance (Balmoral Road).
• East Car Park (Bond Street).
• Arena (Watson Road).
• West Car Park (Ocean Boulevard).
• Railway Station Car Park (Bond Street).

Visitor information

Before visiting the amusement park, please read the visitor information: ticket prices, opening hours, and find out where you can stay and eat nearby.

Tickets

Park ticket prices depend on demand on a given day and may vary throughout the season.

If you book after 6 a.m. on the day of your visit, you will be charged the full price.

The cost varies between £35 and £50.

Tickets cost £35 when booked 14 days in advance. Booking online saves you up to £15.

On the day of arrival, the price increases to £50.

For this price, ticket holders get unlimited rides on all attractions, including 10 thrilling roller coasters and the seven-time winner of the ‘Best Water Ride in the World’ award, Valhalla.

There are also £25 e-tickets for Nickelodeon Land, ideal for adults and teenagers. They provide unlimited access to all Nickelodeon Land attractions, a walk through the entire park and the chance to meet your favourite characters.

A £20 ticket includes discounted admission to the Chinese maze puzzle and an impressive water show with dancing fountains.

Children under 2 years old are admitted to the park free of charge.

In addition, visitors with children can purchase a Kids Pass, which offers a discount of up to 41%.

Children under 12 years of age may only enter the park under adult supervision; teenagers do not need to be accompanied.

Opening hours

The park's opening hours vary depending on the season. It usually opens at 10 a.m. and closes around 5-7 p.m.

For the exact schedule, please call 0871 222-12-34.

Hotels near Blackpool Pleasure Beach

There are several good hotels located near Blackpool Pleasure Beach:

Big Blue Hotel – located right on the park grounds, offering modern rooms at reasonable prices.

Boulevard Hotel – a luxury hotel with a restaurant, bar and conference room.

Hampton by Hilton Blackpool is located on the South Promenade, within walking distance of Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle Water Park.

Travelodge Blackpool South Promenade is located on Blackpool's main promenade, on the road from the famous Blackpool Tower.

Restaurants near Blackpool Pleasure Beach

You can grab a bite to eat at one of the following establishments:

Tiger Bills Blackpool. Located at the entrance to the amusement park, it offers guests Thai cuisine and grilled food.

Notarianni Ice Cream Parlour. Located a 10-minute walk from Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the most popular dessert here is vanilla ice cream.

The Velvet Coaster. Located a 2-minute walk from Blackpool Pleasure Beach, it specialises in British cuisine and has a rooftop terrace and a large outdoor terrace.

White Tower. Adjacent to Pleasure Beach, it offers a wide selection of meat and fish dishes.

Contact details and postcode

Pleasure Beach Resort

525 Ocean Boulevard, Promenade,

Blackpool, FY4 1EZ

Telephone: 0871 222 1234

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