Blackpool Pleasure Beach: An Enthusiast's Paradise This Summer!

With summer being within our sights, I wanted to do an article about a destination that can not be missed, by any theme park lover or coaster enthusiast, the best part is, it's right here in the UK.

Im talking, of course, about Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach, is situated in.. well.. Blackpool in the UK, being a short drive from airports, train stations and easily accessible from the roads, it makes for a great location.

Now, I get that most of you will already know about the awesome offerings of attractions and shows the park has.

But with the recent pandemic, dampening everyones spirit and theme parks are closing left, right and centre.

 I wanted to re-assure everyone, that while potential travel plans may be pushed back, later into the year, this summer here in the Uk is looking brighter then ever, thanks to the folks over at BPB.

Lets take a look at why BPB should be first on your list of summer parks..

Most Coasters In The UK: 

BPB, is home to 10 rollercoasters! This puts it at the top of the chain, for most coasters in an amusement park in the UK!

Oh Boy Oh Boy! are there some coasters here! 

BPB is home to some national, record breaking rollercoasters. 

Such as the ever famous, 'The Big One', the UK's tallest rollercoaster. Standing at an immense 235ft! 

Or how about 'The Big Dipper' a classic in our nation's coaster heritage, this rollercoaster sits pride and place in BPB and rightly so! 

The coaster dates back to 1936, when it was modified to become the beauty that it is today! 

Finally we can't not mention ICON, bringing another national record breaking title, as 'The UK's First Double Launch Rollercoaster'. This Mack, multi-launch, features speeds of us to 50mph, head choppers, and two LMS launches! 

But we have just scratched the surface, when it comes to coasters at BPB, you may just have to make a trip down in the summer to find out! 

But why the summer? With BPB being open for most of the year, why is summer a good time?  

..well...

Fireworks: 

Yes you heard  me correctly, Fireworks outside of November is rare to say the least! 

But AMUSEMENT PARK  FIREWORKS, outside of the standard one weekend a year, is even rarer! 

On select weekends, from early summer all the way through to November! You can head on down and watch the amazing fireworks, while riding some of the nations top coasters! 

Just Imagine, sipping a nice cold slushy, underneath the sparkling lights of BPB, while fireworks bang, rollercoasters roar and everyone is smiling from ear to ear, in the summer heat! 

Right now that sounds like a dream! But finally if you need any more persuading.. 

Latest Opening Hours: 

Yes, short opening hours is something that has plagued coaster enthusiasts in the UK. 

When looking at some of the parks in Europe and The USA closing late into the night, our park hours in the uk rarely stretch past 6pm in the summer. With the weather being at its best, surly it makes sense to extend these? 

Well BPB have done just that with some select nights throughout the summer, the park is staying open until 10pm! That even tops some halloween events happening around the country! 

All we can say is thank you Blackpool Pleasure Beach! 

There we have it, my top 3 reasons why BPB is a great option for some summer coaster riding! 

Please don't loose to much hope enthusiasts, parks will hopefully be open in the near future and a great summer can still be had! 

Have you been to BPB before? Whats your favourite rollercoaster in the park? 

Whats your summer plans for some coaster riding fun? 

Leave a comment down below, or get in touch on our Insta @coastersamblog

Until next time,

Sam x