Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Alderman William George Bean founded Pleasure Beach, Blackpool in 1896 and bought the forty two acre site on which the Pleasure Beach now stands. Many changes have been made to Blackpool Pleasure Beach over the years and many millions have been invested.

In the 1990s Blackpool Pleasure beach saw one of its biggest investments of 12 million pounds to construct and build the pepsi one. The Pepsi one is Europes biggest and highest rollercoaster.

The year 2000 saw our biggest investment to date of £15 million when Pleasure Beach, Blackpool opened, Valhalla. Valhalla, the world’s biggest dark ride was officially opened on14th June 2000 by Jonathan Ross. 2002 saw the arrival of the sensational new £1million white knuckle ride Spin Doctor with riders spinning 360 degrees through the air to heights of 120 feet at speeds of over 60 mph. Spin Doctor was officially opened by PR guru Max Clifford on August 7 2002. And another Pleasure Beach, Blackpool first happened in Spring 2003 as The Big Blue Hotel opened its doors at the south end of the park offering luxury accommodation at an affordable price.

Pleasure Beach, Blackpool remains Britain’s number one tourist attraction. With over 6.2 million visitors now travelling to Britain’s No. 1 Resort Theme Park every year, no wonder they call it The Entertainment Adventure Capital of The World. Blackpool Pleasure beach is a popular; destination for both tourists and stag and hen nights.