Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Historic seaside amusement park with over 125 years of thrills, featuring iconic coasters like The Big One, ICON, and the world-famous Grand National.
Data last verified on 1 January 2026. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.
Quick Stats
- Total Rides:
- 30
- No Restrictions:
- 3
- Adult Price:
- £44
- Child Price:
- £39
- Parking:
- £10
- Updated:
- 1 January 2026
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👻 Alice in Wonderland Classic dark ride through Wonderland scenes. | Dark Ride | 👤117cm alone | Gentle |
🎢 Avalanche UK's only bobsled coaster - authentic Olympic bobsled experience. | Coaster | 👥112cm 👤132cm alone | High |
⚡ Avatar Airbender Spinning thrill ride themed to Avatar: The Last Airbender. | Thrill | 👤120cm alone | High |
👨👩👧 Backyardigans Pirate Treasure Pirate themed family ride in Nickelodeon Land. | Family | 👤120cm alone | Gentle |
🎢 Big Dipper Classic wooden coaster dating back to 1923 - a park legend. | Coaster | 👤117cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 Bikini Bottom Bus Tour Gentle tour ride through Bikini Bottom. | Family | 👤105cm alone | Gentle |
🎢 Blue Flyer Gentle wooden coaster perfect for young children's first coaster experience. | Coaster | 👤117cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Derby Racer Historic carousel-style racing horses ride from 1930. | Family | 👥117cm 👤132cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 Diego's Rainforest Rescue Gentle swing ride themed to Go Diego Go. | Family | 👤120cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Dora's World Voyage Boat ride featuring Dora the Explorer. | Family | 👤120cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Fairy World Taxi Spin Spinning taxi ride themed to Fairly OddParents. | Family | 👤120cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Flying Machines Classic Sir Hiram Maxim's flying machine ride from 1904. | Family | 👤117cm alone | Gentle |
👻 Ghost Train Traditional ghost train with spooky surprises. | Dark Ride | 👤117cm alone | Low |
🎢 Grand National Britain's only surviving twin-track racing coaster. Classic wooden coaster experience. | Coaster | 👤140cm alone | Extreme |
🎢 ICON UK's first double launch coaster - smooth, fast, and incredibly re-rideable with 15 airtime moments. | Coaster | 👤130cm alone | Extreme |
👻 Impossible Interactive dark ride adventure with special effects. | Dark Ride | 👤132cm alone | Medium |
🎢 Infusion Inverted coaster that loops and corkscrews entirely over water. | Coaster | 👤132cm alone ↑Max 200cm | Extreme |
👨👩👧 Krusty Krab Order Up Spinning flat ride themed to SpongeBob's workplace. | Family | 👥92cm 👤107cm alone | Gentle |
⬇️ Launch Pad REBORN 2025! Formerly Ice Blast, now more thrilling and immersive. Shot tower launching riders 210ft in the air at over 80mph with enhanced theming. | Drop Tower | 👤132cm alone | Extreme |
🎢 Nickelodeon Streak Family-friendly wooden coaster in Nickelodeon Land. | Coaster | 👤117cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 Pleasure Beach Express Train ride around the park perimeter. | Family | 👤117cm alone | Gentle |
🎢 Revolution Classic sit-down looping coaster with inversions. | Coaster | 👤127cm alone | High |
👻 River Caves REIMAGINED 2025! Classic boat ride through illuminated caves fully refurbished after yearlong closure. A park tradition since 1905. | Dark Ride | 👤132cm alone | Gentle |
💧 Rugrats Lost River Family log flume in Nickelodeon Land. | Water | 👤132cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 SpongeBob's Splash Bash SpongeBob themed spinning ride for young children. | Family | 👥95cm 👤132cm alone | Gentle |
🎢 Steeplechase Racing horse-back coaster where you sit astride the track. | Coaster | 👤127cm alone | Medium |
🎢 The Big One Iconic 235ft hypercoaster with speeds up to 85mph and stunning views of Blackpool. | Coaster | 👤132cm alone | Extreme |
💧 Valhalla Voted world's best water ride multiple times. Indoor/outdoor journey through fire and ice - you will get soaked! | Water | 👤130cm alone | High |
👻 Wallace & Gromit's Thrill-o-Matic Family dark ride through Wallace's wacky inventions. NEW 2025 scenes from BAFTA award-winning film Vengeance Most Fowl! | Dark Ride | 👥90cm 👤117cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Wonderpets Big Circus Bounce Gentle bouncing ride for the youngest visitors. | Family | 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach is a historic seaside amusement park with over 125 years of entertainment. It offers an excellent mix of family rides and world-class coasters, making it suitable for all ages from toddlers to thrill-seeking adults.
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Park Highlights
Dedicated children's area featuring SpongeBob, Dora, and PAW Patrol themed rides. Perfect for younger visitors with many rides starting at 90-105cm.
Nickelodeon Land
Dedicated children's area featuring SpongeBob, Dora, and PAW Patrol themed rides. Perfect for younger visitors with many rides starting at 90-105cm.
Thrill Coasters
- ICON - UK's first double launch coaster
- The Big One - Iconic 235ft hypercoaster
- Grand National - Classic twin-track racing coaster
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What's New for 2025
The former Ice Blast has been reimagined as Launch Pad with enhanced theming while keeping the thrilling 210ft shot tower experience at over 80mph. 132cm minimum.
Launch Pad (Reborn)
The former Ice Blast has been reimagined as Launch Pad with enhanced theming while keeping the thrilling 210ft shot tower experience at over 80mph. 132cm minimum.
River Caves (Reimagined)
After a yearlong closure, this 1905 park classic has been fully refurbished with new scenes and lighting. A Blackpool tradition reborn for a new generation. 132cm minimum.
Wallace & Gromit's Thrill-o-Matic (Updated)
New scenes added from the BAFTA award-winning film Vengeance Most Fowl! 90cm with adult, 117cm alone.
Coming 2026: Aviktas
An £8.72 million Gyro Swing standing 138 feet tall - set to be the UK's tallest of its kind.
Height Strategy
Height Breakdown
Some gentle attractions for all:
No Height Restriction (3 Rides)
Some gentle attractions for all:
- Wallace & Gromit's Thrill-o-Matic (90cm with adult)
- Selected gentle rides
90-110cm (9 Rides)
Nickelodeon Land comes alive:
- Wonderpets Big Circus Bounce (90cm)
- SpongeBob's Splash Bash (95cm with adult)
- Bikini Bottom Bus Tour (105cm)
- Krusty Krab Order Up (92cm with adult)
110-130cm (13 Rides)
Family coasters and classics:
- Blue Flyer (117cm) - Perfect first coaster
- Nickelodeon Streak (117cm)
- Big Dipper (117cm)
- Ghost Train (117cm)
- Avatar Airbender (120cm)
Thrill Rides (130cm+)
Where the legends live:
- ICON (130cm) - Double launch coaster
- The Big One (132cm) - 235ft drop at 85mph
- Valhalla (130cm) - World's best water ride
- Infusion (132cm) - Over-water coaster
- Grand National (140cm) - Racing wooden coaster
Planning Tips
Best For
- Toddlers (under 90cm): Good options in Nickelodeon Land with adult accompaniment
- Young Children (90-110cm): Excellent - Nickelodeon Land has plenty
- Older Children (110-130cm): Great variety of family coasters
- Teenagers/Adults (130cm+): World-class coaster collection
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Unique Experiences
Voted world's best water ride multiple times. Indoor/outdoor dark ride with fire, water, and surprises. You WILL get soaked - ponchos essential!
Valhalla
Voted world's best water ride multiple times. Indoor/outdoor dark ride with fire, water, and surprises. You WILL get soaked - ponchos essential!
The Big One
One of Britain's tallest and fastest coasters. 235ft tall with views across Blackpool and the Irish Sea.
ICON
UK's first double launch coaster - smooth, fast, and re-rideable.
Planning Tips
Top Tips for Visitors
- Speedy Pass - Skip queues on busy days (essential for summer weekends)
- Arrive early - Big One and ICON have longest queues
- Bring ponchos - Valhalla and Infusion will drench you
- Unlimited Ride Wristband - Best value for all-day riding
- Check opening times - Evening events often extend hours
Planning Tips
Best Times to Visit
Quietest: Weekdays in May and September Busiest: School holidays, sunny summer weekends Events: Festival Beach (summer), Hot Ice Show
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Facilities
- Food options - Multiple restaurants and snack bars
- Nickelodeon Store - Character merchandise
- Baby care - Changing facilities available
- Lockers - Near major coasters
- Photo points - On-ride photos on major attractions
On the Ground
Getting There
By Car: M55 Junction 4, follow signs (parking £10-15) By Train: Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station (direct platform access) By Tram: Pleasure Beach stop on Blackpool Tramway
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Age Recommendations
- Under 5 years: Nickelodeon Land perfect for this age
- 5-8 years (100-120cm): Plenty to enjoy including first coasters
- 8-12 years (120-140cm): Most of the park accessible
- 12+ years (140cm+): Full access including Grand National
Planning Tips
Money-Saving Tips
- Book online for discounted entry
- Unlimited Ride Wristband vs pay-per-ride depends on visit length
- Look for Speedy Pass combo deals
- Under 3s free entry
- Merlin Annual Pass includes entry