5 Things to do at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
5 August 2015
by Visit Blackpool
Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, looking for family fun or you’d like a healthy dose of both, Blackpool Pleasure Beach can tick all the boxes.
So round up the troops and get set for a day filled with exhilarating roller coasters, soggy good fun on the water rides and meeting kids TV favourites at this iconic beach resort.
Save money with a Blackpool Resort Pass
Family days out aren’t always cheap, but that doesn’t mean they should drain your bank account. Booking ahead of your trip and buying a Blackpool Resort Pass are two of the best ways to save your pennies without scrimping on the fun.
The Resort Pass promises a budget friendly day full of frolics and activities at six of the main Blackpool attractions:
– Madame Tussauds
– SEA LIFE Blackpool
– The Blackpool Tower Dungeon
– The Blackpool Tower Eye & 4D Experience
– Blackpool Pleasure Beach
– Nickelodeon Land
For £55 your family will make savings on a range of Blackpool experiences. Or, if you want to up the fun factor, then why not buy the Blackpool Resort Pass Plus? At £80 per pass, you can enjoy an extra three attractions:
– Blackpool Zoo
– Sandcastle Waterpark
– Blackpool Model Village and Gardens
This is ideal for the family who want don’t want to miss anything that this treasured beach resort has to offer.
Try out the latest exhilarating ride – Red Arrows SkyForce
For those who love to embrace the thrills of an amusement park it doesn’t get better than the latest addition to Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Buckle up for the adrenaline-filled experience as you step into your own Red Arrows cockpit and control the plane as you spin and glide in a breathtaking aerial display.
See Blackpool Pleasure Beach from a whole new perspective on the ride that’s sure to be an immediate family favourite.
Entertain tiny thrill-seekers at Nickelodeon Land
Make sure your tiny adventurers can get stuck into all the excitement and enjoyment on offer at Blackpool Pleasure Beach with a trip to Nickelodeon Land. They’ll even get the chance to see all of their TV favourites including Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants and Poppy Cat!
There are even some great places to stop off at and feed those hungry mouths throughout the day, such as the Big Pizza Kitchen and Nickelodeon Snack Shack.
Classic fun and adrenaline rides
For adrenaline junkies there are plenty of rides to get hearts racing including The Big One, which stands tall at 235 feet and can reach exhilarating speeds of up to 87 miles per hour. Guaranteed to make even the bravest amongst your group scream, this iconic ride is the biggest and fastest roller coaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
But don’t be fooled into thinking it’s just about speeding declines; get ready to battle all the elements on Valhalla. The world’s biggest indoor dark ride, this is a breathtaking journey through wind, fire, ice and snow that will leave you soaking wet but desperate to step inside all over again.
Strap on tight and experience the ultimate rush on the Ice Blast. As you’re catapulted up the steel tower at whopping speeds of 80mph take in the breathtaking views of the Pleasure Beach below, but be quick, as you’ll rapidly drop back down to earth. After all, what goes up must come down!
Be spellbound by HOT ICE!
It’s not just about chasing thrills and excitement at Blackpool Pleasure Beach; there are entertaining and breathtaking shows to be seen too. This year sees HOT ICE captivate audiences as world class ice skaters show off daring and spectacular acts in their latest production, Desire.
Starring a cast of world championship dancers and beautiful costumes, this is family entertainment at its best. With daily shows from Monday to Saturday running until September 5th 2015, this is a show the whole family will love as skilled professionals dazzle on the ice in this expertly choreographed performance designed to stimulate your senses.
Featuring Olympic, World and European champion skaters including some of the stars from ITV’s Dancing On Ice, this is a must-see show for all the family.
Family fun at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Whether you’re seeking your next adrenaline fix, entertaining excitable young ones or watching open-mouthed as ice performers amaze on their frozen stage, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
The UK’s most famous theme park and a favourite with families across the country, there are thrills and spills at the beach resort that everyone will love – not to mention shows and performances to entertain too!
For more information about Blackpool Pleasure Beach and the unique rides and entertainment as well as the savings the Resort Pass can offer, click here.
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