Situated on Blackpool's South Shore in Lancashire, North West England, Pleasure Beach Resort is a historic 42-acre seaside amusement park. Founded in 1896 by A. W. G. Bean and John Outhwaite, the park sits along the promenade and is currently operated by managing director Amanda Thompson. Today, it remains a premier British destination attracting thrill-seekers and families seeking classic, record-breaking fun along the coastline.
The resort spans a compact oceanfront footprint that includes dedicated themed sections like the four-acre Nickelodeon Land for children. It holds Europe's oldest amusement ride, Sir Hiram Maxim's Captive Flying Machine from 1904, alongside historic dark rides like River Caves of the World. Visitors will also discover iconic heritage architecture, including the 1930s Art Deco Casino Building that acts as the park's central main ticket entrance today.
Legendary for its coasters, the park features the UK's largest collection of wooden roller coasters, including Big Dipper and Grand National. Modern thrill-seekers can brave Icon, a multi-launch coaster, or the massive dark water ride Valhalla. Beyond rides, guests can enjoy year-round figure skating and productions at The Arena's Hot Ice Show, explore Ripley's Believe It Or Not!, or stay right on-site at upscale park resort hotels.
01 Signature rides & attractions
The park’s headline rides across its themed areas. Confirm heights and any single-rider lines on the day.
Compiled from Wikipedia · a full ride-by-ride list per themed area is on the way.
Park map
The free OpenStreetMap layer below shows the park and its surroundings — entrances, themed areas, car parks and access roads. Zoom in for detail; the official ride-by-ride park plan is linked below.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL, free). Official park maps are copyrighted — we link to them.
02 Tickets & prices
Ticket prices for Blackpool Pleasure Beach change by date and season, and the park sells single-day, multi-day and annual passes — buying online in advance is almost always cheaper than at the gate, and popular dates can sell out. Check the official site for live pricing before you travel.
We deliberately don’t list prices that change daily — the ticket button leads to live, up-to-date pricing.
03 Getting there & parking
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| train | Adjacent to Blackpool Pleasure Beach railway station. |
| tram | Located along the promenade opposite the tram terminus. |
Getting there & parking · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · prices may change
04 Where to stay
On-site and resort hotels put you right at the gates — often with early park access — turning the visit into an easy two- or three-day trip.
A family hotel situated on the property adjacent to Blackpool Pleasure Beach railway station, opened in 2003.
Opened in 2019 on the site of the former Star Pub, featuring 120 rooms and 10 suites.
05 Themed areas
Each area has its own theming — architecture, food and rides. Half the fun is simply walking through.
Good to know
- Visit Nickelodeon Land for a dedicated 4-acre children's section inside the park.
- Head to the ground floor of the Art Deco Casino Building to find the main ticket centre.
- The Arena ice rink operates year-round and hosts the long-running Hot Ice Show.
- Ocean Boulevard offers additional attractions like Ripley's Believe It Or Not! and Pasaje Del Terror.