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An Unexpected Pleasure
*Say "Blackpool" to someone and you're likely to end up swapping stories of hen parties, stag nights and boozy days among the slots and tat. Certainly this has been my main experience to date ..... until last week.
*Blackpool Pleasure Beach - where? The pleasure beach is situated at the south end of blackpool sea front, close to several large parking areas which are well signed from the motorway. Trams stop right outside and if you're really in the holiday mood there's even a horse and cart which runs from the promenade nearer the town centre! Train station central and south are both within walking distance or a taxi ride if you want to conserve you energy!
*How? To get into the park you need to pay £5 for a ticket which you an pre-purchase online or buy on the day in the new posh ticket reception. Although to begin with I was disappointed by this since you used to be able to walk around for nothing, on reflection this is a good thing. Every other theme park we have visited requires everyone o pay full price and if you are not of a mind to try all the rides you can feel cheated. This way even Grandma could come along and enjoy the day (and guard the bags - thanks!) without breaking the bank. Also, because the park then takes on a more
closed off from the world feeling, it is easier to leave your cares behind and enjoy the escapism! The ticket area is well staffed and organised to minimise queues. Your entry ticket allows access to the park as well as rides on the train, the maze and the show. If there are only a couple of rides you're interested in you can then purchase tickets for individual rides. If you are after some serious theme park action, however, the best way is to purchase a wristband which allow you unlimited riding throughout the day. There are good deals through the park website and especially through the tesco clubcard scheme and lastminute sites if you book in advance but on the day you will pay around £16 for a child and £25 for an adult depending on the time of year.
*What? Well, Blackpool Pleasure beach is, of course, a theme park. Whether you are a thrill seeker in search of the Pepsi Max or a young child wanting a go on the merry-go-round, you'll find fun here.
Blackpool Wilkipedia offers this impressive list of thrills: Avalanche - A bobsled roller coaster Big Dipper - A traditional wooden roller coaster Grand National - A wooden racing roller coaster Infusion - A Vekoma Suspended Looping Coaster and the first ride of its kind in the world to be completely over water. Irn Bru Revolution - An Arrow Dynamics shuttle roller coaster Morgan's Circus Clown Coaster Pepsi Max Big One - An Arrow Dynamics hyper-coaster with a highest point 235 feet above sea level. Rollercoaster - A traditional wooden roller coaster, notable for operating with minimal restraints Space Invader 2 - An indoor roller coaster Steeplechase - A three-tracked racing steel roller coaster. Wild Mouse - A wooden Wild Mouse roller coaster Zipper Dipper - A small wooden roller coas minecar themed indoor coaster. Spinning/Tower rides Bling Ice Blast - A S&S Power Space Shot, originally known as PlayStation: The Ride. Impossible (Previously 1001 Troubles and The Haunted Swing) Trauma Towers' Baronial Dining Hall (after the Trauma Towers walk through attraction) ] Water Rides Beaver Creek - (log flume) River Caves - Dark ride Swamp Buggies Valhalla General Attractions Alice's Wonderland - Dark ride 4D cinema Convoy Ride Derby Racer - One of three in the world, the ride is similar to a carousel Dodgems - Bumper cars Ellie's Caterpillar Flying Machines Gallopers (carousel) Go Karts Ghost Train - The original Ghost Train was opened in 1930, before being replaced by the ride currently in use today. Griffin's Magic Dragons Helicopters Impossible Lunar Carousel Magic Mountain - Dark ride Mini Dodgems Mini Scooters Monorail Motor Boat Ride Noah's Ark - A walk through funhouse attraction, one of only 2 left in the world. Pirate Ride Pleasure Beach Express - A miniature railroad Superbowl Swamp Buggies Tetley Teacup Ride Thor's Turnpike Trauma Towers - A walk through haunted funhouse attaction, hotel themed. Veteran Carousel
I'm not going to describe all the rides here - the official website does that well enough and most rides are better experienced for yourself anyway. My main reason for writing this review is:
An attraction to be proud of
It's been a few years since I have visited the pleasure beach and the first time taking children of my own. We have been lucky enough to visit Florida Disney and spent our entire last Blackpool visit bemoaning how bad we are in this country at customer service and litter patrol. However, this visit we were very pleasantly surprised. The park was welcoming and friendly. Plenty of staff were around to answer questions and direct you. Music played in all the open cafe areas - yet not too obtrusively and above all the park was clean! Litter patrols were efficient; loos checked often and most of the rides well painted and cared for. (Can you tell I've worked as a mystery shopper!!)
*Recommend? I would recommend a trip to the Pleasure Beach. It is small enough to find your way around quickly but large enough to absorb the number of people there in mid August. Plenty to do for all ages and a pleasing enough environment to let you leave your cares at the gate and concentrate on enjoying yourself ...... don't forget to take spare clothes if you fancy a dance in the musical fountains!
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Advantages: Fantastic rides, fairly cheap, clean and tidy, a brilliant day out Disadvantages: Some of the rides a bit uncomfortable, have to pay extra for some things
Aug 27th, 2009
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