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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 19 January 2025. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.

Blackpool, Lancashire
525 Ocean Boulevard

Quick Stats

Total Rides:
30
No Restrictions:
3
Adult Price:
£44
Child Price:
£39
Parking:
£10
Updated:
19 January 2025
Opening Hours
10:00 - 17:00 (seasonal variations)

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Rides by Height Requirement

3
No Restriction
Perfect for all ages
9
Under 110cm
Great for young children
17
110-140cm
Adventure starts here
1
140cm+
Thrill rides

All Rides & Attractions

Filter Rides

Ride Name
Type
Height Requirement
Intensity
Duration
Alice in Wonderland
Classic dark ride through Wonderland scenes.
Dark Ride
117cm alone
Gentle3:00
Avalanche
UK's only bobsled coaster - authentic Olympic bobsled experience.
Coaster
112cm with adult
132cm alone
High2:00
Avatar Airbender
Spinning thrill ride themed to Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Thrill
120cm alone
High2:00
Backyardigans Pirate Treasure
Pirate themed family ride in Nickelodeon Land.
Family
120cm alone
Gentle1:30
Big Dipper
Classic wooden coaster dating back to 1923 - a park legend.
Coaster
117cm alone
Medium2:00
Bikini Bottom Bus Tour
Gentle tour ride through Bikini Bottom.
Family
105cm alone
Gentle2:00
Blue Flyer
Gentle wooden coaster perfect for young children's first coaster experience.
Coaster
117cm alone
Low1:15
Derby Racer
Historic carousel-style racing horses ride from 1930.
Family
117cm with adult
132cm alone
Medium2:00
Diego's Rainforest Rescue
Gentle swing ride themed to Go Diego Go.
Family
120cm alone
Gentle1:30
Dora's World Voyage
Boat ride featuring Dora the Explorer.
Family
120cm alone
Gentle2:00
Fairy World Taxi Spin
Spinning taxi ride themed to Fairly OddParents.
Family
120cm alone
Gentle1:30
Flying Machines
Classic Sir Hiram Maxim's flying machine ride from 1904.
Family
117cm alone
Gentle2:00
Ghost Train
Traditional ghost train with spooky surprises.
Dark Ride
117cm alone
Low3:00
Grand National
Britain's only surviving twin-track racing coaster. Classic wooden coaster experience.
Coaster
140cm alone
Extreme2:30
ICON
UK's first double launch coaster - smooth, fast, and incredibly re-rideable with 15 airtime moments.
Coaster
130cm alone
Extreme2:00
Impossible
Interactive dark ride adventure with special effects.
Dark Ride
132cm alone
Medium3:00
Infusion
Inverted coaster that loops and corkscrews entirely over water.
Coaster
132cm alone
Max 200cm
Extreme1:30
Krusty Krab Order Up
Spinning flat ride themed to SpongeBob's workplace.
Family
92cm with adult
107cm alone
Gentle1:30
Launch Pad
Shot tower launching riders 210ft in the air at over 80mph.
Drop Tower
132cm alone
Extreme0:45
Nickelodeon Streak
Family-friendly wooden coaster in Nickelodeon Land.
Coaster
117cm alone
Medium1:30
Pleasure Beach Express
Train ride around the park perimeter.
Family
117cm alone
Gentle5:00
Revolution
Classic sit-down looping coaster with inversions.
Coaster
127cm alone
High1:30
River Caves
Classic boat ride through illuminated caves - a park tradition.
Dark Ride
132cm alone
Gentle4:00
Rugrats Lost River
Family log flume in Nickelodeon Land.
Water
132cm alone
Medium3:00
SpongeBob's Splash Bash
SpongeBob themed spinning ride for young children.
Family
95cm with adult
132cm alone
Gentle1:30
Steeplechase
Racing horse-back coaster where you sit astride the track.
Coaster
127cm alone
Medium1:30
The Big One
Iconic 235ft hypercoaster with speeds up to 85mph and stunning views of Blackpool.
Coaster
132cm alone
Extreme2:30
Valhalla
Voted world's best water ride multiple times. Indoor/outdoor journey through fire and ice - you will get soaked!
Water
130cm alone
High6:00
Wallace & Gromit's Thrill-o-Matic
Family dark ride through Wallace's wacky inventions.
Dark Ride
90cm with adult
117cm alone
Gentle4:00
Wonderpets Big Circus Bounce
Gentle bouncing ride for the youngest visitors.
Family
90cm alone
Gentle1:00

Location

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Address

525 Ocean Boulevard
Blackpool
FY4 1EZ
United Kingdom
Lat: 53.7871
Lng: -3.0559

Complete Park Guide

Complete Park Guide

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Height Guide

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.

Sections
10

Organized insights

Reading Time
~3 min

Plan ahead quickly

Highlights
3

Need-to-know tips

Guide Section

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

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

  1. Speedy Pass - Skip queues on busy days (essential for summer weekends)
  2. Arrive early - Big One and ICON have longest queues
  3. Bring ponchos - Valhalla and Infusion will drench you
  4. Unlimited Ride Wristband - Best value for all-day riding
  5. 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

Guide Section

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