Pleasure Beach Blackpool facts for kids
Pleasure Beach Blackpool is a famous amusement park located along the coast in Blackpool, England. It is one of the most popular theme parks in the United Kingdom, attracting millions of visitors every year. The park is a family-owned business, managed by the Thompson family. It was once known simply as Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The park is home to many exciting rides, including the thrilling Big One roller coaster.
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Welcome to Pleasure Beach Blackpool
Pleasure Beach Blackpool is a very popular place for fun and adventure. It is located right by the sea in Blackpool, a well-known town in England. This park is a top attraction, drawing in more visitors than any other theme park in the UK. It's a great place for families and friends to enjoy a day out.
A Family-Owned Park
The park has a long history and has been owned and run by the Thompson family for many years. This means it has a special, personal touch. The family has worked hard to make it a fantastic place for everyone. They continue to add new and exciting attractions.
Famous Rides and Thrills
Pleasure Beach Blackpool is known for its amazing collection of rides. It has everything from gentle rides for younger visitors to super fast and tall roller coasters for thrill-seekers. One of its most famous rides is The Big One, which was once the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world.
The Big One: A Giant Coaster
The Big One, also known as the Pepsi Max Big One, is a huge roller coaster that stands out in the Blackpool skyline. When it first opened in 1994, it broke records for its height, speed, and steepness. Riders get amazing views of the coast as they climb to the top, before a thrilling drop and high-speed twists.
Other Exciting Rides
Besides The Big One, the park has many other popular rides. These include the Avalanche, which is a bobsled-style roller coaster. There is also Valhalla, an indoor water ride themed around Norse mythology. Icon is another modern roller coaster that offers a smooth but exciting ride with lots of airtime.
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River Caves opened in 1905.
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Big Dipper
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The Big One
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Valhalla
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Icon
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Infusion
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach from South Beach
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach from the Promenade
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Adventure Golf
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Boulevard Hotel
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The Hotchkiss Bicycle Railroad.
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Rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
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A view over the park, taken from the lift hill of The Big One
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The Valhalla ride, which is themed around a mythical place from Norse mythology
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Statues inside the Chinese Puzzle Maze. The rollercoaster track passing over it is from the Pepsi Max.
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A large Pleasure Beach sign just outside the park, at night
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Part of the Big Dipper with Infusion behind it and the Pepsi Max Big One dwarfing both of them in the background
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The Irn Bru Revolution
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The Avalanche bobsled roller coaster
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Pleasure Beach Blackpool from South Pier
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The older rides have historical plaques like this one on Wild Mouse
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Trauma Towers
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The entrance and Casino at night
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The Pepsi Max Big One at night
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