31/07/2026
Despite the spells of rain (it is Blackpool, after all), we had a fab weekend at Pleasure Beach Resort for what was our first visit in two years! π’
With it being Late Night Riding on the Saturday, the park was open until 10pm. It was great to get back on all of the classics, as well as finally experiencing Aviktas, with our first ever ride on it being in the dark. It was fun! π
Grand National was as rough as ever (a wheel seat certainly spoils the experience), and Valhalla was obviously an absolute soaker π¦ Big One was sadly closed all weekend, but some awesome rides on Icon sure made up for it.
It was also our first ever time staying in The Big Blue Hotel, which we just couldn't fault at all. We had a great view of the park, and the breakfast was lovely π It certainly made a nice change from a few of the questionable B&B's we've stopped in over the years π€£
Luckily, the rain stopped on Saturday evening so we could experience the fireworks while waiting to ride Aviktas π
We're not entirely sure when we will next be back at Pleasure Beach - hopefully we can squeeze in a visit to Journey To Hell, as it has been a good few years since we've done that event. It's crazy to think that Halloween is just a few months away π
Overall, a great little weekend at one of our favourite parks to visit in the UK! π’