Tuesday, 17 May 2016 20:33

120 Years of Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool Pleasure Beach celebrates 120 years of fun with a brilliant line up of events throughout the year. From spectacular fireworks and late night rollercoaster riding to epic fun for kids, high adrenalin aerobatics and stunning live performances and music, 2016 has never been better year to plan a visit to the UK's most ride intensive park.

A new Events Guide is available with details of everything going on at the park this year.

On Saturday 21st May you can enjoy a day on the park featuring special displays, exhibitions and information from the Armed Forces and other associations. The day will culminate in a spectacular 20 minute air display above the skies of Blackpool Pleasure Beach from the world famous Red Arrows. Back for a second year to celebrate the birthday of the park's newest ride, Red Arrows Skyforce, this is a day not to be missed.

It's A Royal Weekend from 10th to 12th June. Celebrate in Royal style with a programme of patriotic fun and activities across the park to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. There will be traditional afternoon tea's, fantastic family fun and rides a plenty at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

Throughout the season there are five Late Night Riding events. These take place on 30th July, 13th & 27th August, 24th September, 29th October and 5th November. Visitors are promised a party atmosphere, a stunning fireworks display to end the evening, and the chance to enjoy your favourite rides until 10pm.

On 29th October, hordes of Vampires rise from below Blackpool Pleasure Beach to give you the scare of your life at the annual Halloween spook-tacular, Vampire Pleasure Beach. Join the creatures of the night for an evening of scares, chills and thrills on the fantastic line up of rides. Throw in a fang-tastic line up of live entertainment and you have an evening not to be missed!

Each month in Nickelodeon Land different characters will be in the spotlight. June sees the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles take over so expect plenty of ninja moves and mysterious ooze. In July and August, Summer of Slime will take place. This will feature all of your favourite Nickelodeon characters, fun and games and most importantly the opportunity to be slimed! September sees Nickelodeon’s newest characters, Paw Patrol, take centre stage then October means a trip back in time to 90s Nickelodeon.

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