Headline rollercoasters like The Big One and Iconic, attract visitors from all over the nation so it’s no surprise that queuing times in Blackpool can range from anything between 10 minutes to almost an hour for the more popular rides.
Does Blackpool Pleasure Beach get busy?
The Pleasure Beach isn’t anywhere near as busy as it used to be in the 80’s. Apart from the Illuminations weekends and August Bank Holiday, the busiest times were the preseason cheap weekends.
Can you just turn up at Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
The only way to gain entry to Blackpool Pleasure Beach is to purchase an eTicket. This applies to everyone, except for carers and children aged under 2*. eTickets allow you to enter the park and enjoy all of our rides, including Nickelodeon Land all day long.
What time can you enter Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
Opening times
The park is usually open from 10am to 6pm on Mondays and Tuesdays and 10am to 7pm for the rest of the week.
What is the quietest day at Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
If you can, avoid visiting Blackpool Pleasure Beach during the school holidays and on Saturdays. Sundays and weekdays are usually the least busy, although you will find operating hours shortened and some rides closed or operating on shorter schedules.
Is it worth getting a speedy pass at Blackpool?
We’d highly recommend if you do wish to get the passes to buy them at the start of the day. We’ll leave a few tips below for anyone who does or is going to buy the standard passes. It’s worth the money when using them for a full day rather then a few hours.
What time are beaches busiest?
At many resorts, Friday is the busiest day of the week with guests checking out mid-morning and new ones not arriving until mid-afternoon. Schedule your stay to depart on any other day of the week and you can almost guarantee yourself a quiet beach midday on Friday. Saturday is obviously the most popular beach day.
How long is the queue for The Big One?
Average queue time by year (all time)
| Year | Overall average queue time, mins | Average maximum queue time, mins |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 41 | 57 |
| 2020 | 44 | 52 |
| 2021 | 36 | 45 |
| 2022 | 30 | 35 |
Is north or south better in Blackpool?
Blackpool South Shore is the best area to stay with families. The main attractions are in South Shore – Pleasure Beach, Waterpark, South Pier, Sealife, Madam Tusauds, Blackpool FC, Golden Mile, loads of shops & eateries.
What time do they switch the lights on in Blackpool?
From then on, the lights are generally switched on at 8pm and turned off at 10.30pm. On weekends they remain on until midnight on Saturday and 11pm on Sunday. To see the full list of switch-on times for the Illuminations you can visit the VisitBlackpool site.
What date do they switch the lights on in Blackpool?
2 September 2022
Blackpool Illuminations Switch On 2022 2 September 2022
The Switch On event was first held in Talbot Square outside the Town Hall. Then it moved to Central Car Park. When the new promenade was built, Switch On moved to Tower Festival Headland.
What happens if it rains at Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
Rainy day policy
If it rains for more than 3 consecutive hours while you’re at the park you can go back the next day for free (or any Sunday in that season for half price).
Can you pay to walk around Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
To enter Blackpool Pleasure Beach visitors must buy an Unlimited Ride Wristband, a Pleasure Beach Pass, or a Season Ticket. What is this? Until recently admission to the Pleasure Beach was free. Visitors were free to enter the park and wander round, only paying if they wished to go on one of their rides.
Can you use cash at Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
Leave your cash at home
Instead, they now accept all major credit and debit cards including Apple Pay and Google Pay. “Blackpool Pleasure Beach also offers guests the option to exchange any cash to a pre-paid Cash Card which can be used all over the park.
How much are wrist bands for Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is offering all visitors a chance to save money on a day out by cutting the cost of wristbands to just £19 per person if booked online in advance of their visit.
Why is Blackpool Pleasure Beach so popular?
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is famous for its exhilarating selection of head spinning roller coasters, including the world famous The Big One, the Big Dipper, Infusion, Valhalla, Ice Blast, and our thrilling latest addition Red Arrows Skyforce.
Why is Blackpool called Blackpool?
A historic drainage channel running over a peat bog, which discharged discoloured water into the Irish Sea, gave Blackpool its name. This black pool of water was known as ‘Le Pull’ due to how the peat lands in which the stream ran through discoloured the water. ‘Black Poole’ eventually evolved into ‘Blackpool’.
What time is late night riding at Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
All rides are open until 10pm meaning you can truly ride into the night on the UK’s tallest rollercoaster, the Big One, you can check out the twists and turns of Infusion at twilight, enjoy a night race on the Grand National and take a night flight into dusk on the Red Arrows Skyforce.
How much is a speedy pass Pleasure Beach?
Price: £25.00 per person
Wait the same amount of time as the normal queue line but with one BIG advantage, you don’t have to stand in line!
What is an easy pass at Blackpool?
For guests who have a recognised medical condition which prevents them from being able to queue for a ride or attraction, we offer an EasyPass service. This service allows the disabled guest and one other person who has an eTicket to enter the ride via the exit or Speedy Pass gate.
Is Valhalla open in Blackpool 2022?
Both a dark ride and a water ride, Valhalla uses special effects which incorporate fire, water and snow. The ride is closed for refurbishment and intended to reopen for the 2022 season.