Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool > Reviews

Advantages: Wide range of rides, suits all of the family
Disadvantages: Tickets can be pricy, long queues

...have really fond memories of Blackpool and indeed Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Living in Manchester, we are only around 45 minutes drive up the Motorway from Blackpool and so I'm sure you can imagine the number of times we have been! **A little bit about Blackpool** Situated on the Fylde Coast in the North West of England, Blackpool has been a popular tourist destination for many years. Most famous for Blackpool Tower which is now 111 years ... Read review

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Blackpool was one of those sea side places that I was always taken too when I was a kid, that and Llandudno for some reason, however when Blackpool was mentioned I always used to get excited because the tackiness of Blackpool is exciting for a kid. However, as I have got older, I don't seem to have grown out of Blackpool being one of the better places for a day trip if you come from the Midlands. Two hours drive up North of the M6, if that and ... Read review

Advantages: Plenty to see, Fun for all ages
Disadvantages: Pricey

Blackpool Pleasure Beach - Probably the most famous of the Blackpool attractions attracts about 6.2 million visitors per year, in my opinion it is best to visit within the months of good weather as some of the rides may be closed in adverse weather conditions, unfortunately as this is usually the busiest time I recommend arriving at the park early to avoid the queues for the most popular rides. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is easily reached via the M55 ... Read review

Advantages: Keeps everyone entertained. White nuckles to relaxing.
Disadvantages: Weather (its in the uk!) price if you dont stay all day!

Blackpool Pleasure Beach a place were I have visited every year for the last 20 years. I love it. It is pretty well placed to get to from the Motorways (M55, M6) and also has a train station accessable from Preston Train Station. The park is real value for money with the introduction of wristband, as long as you make the most of them. PRICE (rating 4/5) Normally £29 for the day although this price does tend to fluctuate throughout the year. ... Read review

Advantages: Loads of rides and a full day for the family
Disadvantages: Verry pricey

...the size of the thing. The Blackpool Pleasure Beach has posibly got the greatest selections of roller coasters in the world and all in such a small space. It reminds you of how Blackpool used to be with the candy floss stalls and an array of family amusements. If you are visiting the Pleasure Beach then you need to plan to spend the full day and closely budget of how much you want to spend. The cheapest way of doing this is to purchase a wrist ... Read review

Advantages: Loads to do, good prices, and family friendly
Disadvantages: I can't really think of any!

...have got to this place. Blackpool Pleasure Beach. ***** The Experience ***** The experience that you get when you go to Pleasure Beach is incredible. There are so many rides to go on, shows to see, games to play, and gifts to buy. The newest ride there is “Infusion.” This was originally in the parks sister park, Southport Pleasure Land, and was known as the “Traumatizer.” But it’s now painted blue. And completely suspended over water. You ... Read review

Advantages: Variety of rides, places to eat. Free entrance. Discount prices at certain times. Wheelchair friendly.
Disadvantages: Can be queuing for some time. Some rides feel unsafe.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach attracts around 6million visitors a year, which placed it joint 11th (with Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida) in the "Attendance 2006" for worldwide theme parks making it the only UK Theme park to make it in the top 25. Entrance to the park is completely free (which is great if you're not a ride person or unable to ride) and you can buy wristbands for unlimited rides either on the day you go, or, on their website www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com ... Read review

Advantages: good fun
Disadvantages: bars in night

i went here yesterday. although i didn't go on the fun fair by the thunderbird rocket i had plenty of fun walking up and down the prom looking the spectacular lights. My eyes lit up because there were jus so many lights. there were doctor who ones, fountains, McDonalds and other characters including belly dancing mermaids :s. I loved looking at the lights the people were selling. I got a dummy off a woman an further on a man told me that the workers ... Read review

Advantages: AWESOME Rides
Disadvantages: Q's And Cost

Blackpool Pleasure Beach = What Is IT? Blackpool Pleasure Beach is a theme park with some of the UK’s best rides. These rides are all worth going on and the park is a place where you could stay for days as at the present time it has over 125 rides and attractions so there is something for everyone. History of Blackpool Pleasure Beach Olden Era Blackpool pleasure ... Read review

Advantages: Loads of different rides suitable for young or old. Reasonable prices.
Disadvantages: Food and drink is average.

Pleasure Beach Blackpool is right up there with the best theme parks in the UK, why? Well with it's 125 rides and attractions there is something there for all the family. If your a thrill seeker you've got pepsi max big one, a rollercoaster taking you to the frightening height of 235ft! The new ride infusion is a breathtaking suspended rollercoaster taking you through no less than 5 loops plus a double line twist! You've also got some of the older ... Read review

Advantages: Fantastic day out.
Disadvantages: None.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is an absolutley fabulous day out. I vist Blackpool Pleasure Beach about 5 or 6 times a year, every year, and I love it so much. There is such a wonderful atmosphere about it. It's the perfect day out for thrill seekers, as there are big rides there like The Pepsi Max Big One and the parks most recently opened ride Infusion. Not forgetting the Irn Bru revolution, and the Ice Blast. Pleasure beach is also a perfect place for ... Read review

Advantages: Great Way to Spend a Day
Disadvantages: Price!

...back from a weekend in Blackpool and we decided to spend the day at the Pleasure Beach, after spending our £30 on a Show and Ride wristband, at first I thought this was pricey, but after finding out you could also buy tickets at a £1 each in books of 4, and some of the rides being 8 tickets, and the wristband includes one of the shows in the eve, thought it was definately better value for money, we headed off round the pleasure beach! So many rides ... Read review