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.
How do I get the most out of Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
Timing – Generally it’s best to do the biggest rides in the first hour that the park is open, at lunchtime, or in the last hour that the park is open, as the queues tend to be the shortest at these times. Plus, you can often beat the crowds by starting at the back of the park and working your way towards the front.
How long are the queues at Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
Depends on time of year but at busy times your looking at 40 mins to an hour or so.
Can you walk around Blackpool Pleasure Beach without paying?
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 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).
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 speedy pass at Blackpool worth it?
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 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.
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 take your own food to Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
Due to the intensity of rides and attractions within the 42 acre site there is limited space and picnics and food are not permitted beyond the main entrance. A dedicated picnic area with tables and umbrellas is provided adjacent to the entrance of Pleasure Beach on the Adventure Golf site.
How can I save money at Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
Go on the big water ride at the end as you WILL get soaked through. Don’t buy in nickelodeon land as 2 doors down outside you get stuff at half the cost. All bank machines in the park and whole promenade charge to with draw money. Go one street back for free cash machines.
What is the entrance fee for Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
Ticket Pricing
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (Gate Price) | £42.00 |
| Adult (Online) From: | £32.00 |
| Junior (Gate Price) | £36.00 |
| Junior (Online) From: | £28.00 |
How much is it to walk around Pleasure Beach?
Ablecak1 said: “Whilst visiting Blackpool we fancied walking around the Pleasure Beach. We were very disappointed to find that you can’t enter unless you pay £46 per person entrance fee even if you don’t want to experience the rides.”
Can you take bags on rides at Blackpool?
There are racks to put objects in during rides. Smallish hand bags with shoulder strap maybe more convenient if you want to take it on a ride. Storage lockers are available at Park Entrance. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity.
Do roller coasters stop when it rains?
Rain – light rain is usually okay, but heavy rains could affect the sensors and possibly cause the brakes to malfunction. Lightning – the tracks can become lightning rods, which is why coasters typically close whenever lightning is within 5-10 miles of the park.
Has anyone been injured at Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
In addition to this, in 2017, a two-year-old girl was injured after falling from the Alpine Rallye. Back in 1994, it was reported that 10 people received hospital treatment because of an Avalanche at Blackpool Pleasure Beach accident. These are just a few incidents that happened over the years at the Pleasure Beach.
What is the scariest ride in Blackpool?
The Big One
Reaching speeds of up to 119km/74mph, climbing to a whopping 235ft/72m it is a scary but thrilling hyper coaster.
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.
Is the cat and mouse still at Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
The Wild Mouse was a wooden roller coaster located in Blackpool Pleasure Beach which opened in 1958.
Wild Mouse (Blackpool Pleasure Beach)
| Wild Mouse | |
|---|---|
| Status | Removed |
| Opening date | 1958 |
| Closing date | 2017 |
| General statistics |
Is fast lane plus worth it?
It’s worth it. 100%. Every time I’ve ever had it at CP, I’ve never regretted it. Even on a non-busy day, you basically just walk on rides while other people are waiting 15-20 minutes (45 or so for SteVe/Maverick/Millennium).
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.