Blackpool Pleasure Beach is celebrating the centenary of its Big Dipper ride. One of the oldest wooden rollercoasters in the world, it opened on 23 August 1923. Andy Hygate, head of operations at ...

Two iconic rides at Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort have scooped a prestigious ... ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts) has awarded the Big Dipper and Grand National rides Rollercoaster Landmark ...

One of Blackpool Pleasure Beach's most iconic attractions celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Thrill seekers have enjoyed the Big Dipper since 1923, with thousands of tourists having ...

it is one of the world's most iconic theme parks where thrillseekers can enjoy some of Britain's oldest rollercoasters including the Big Dipper. But Blackpool Pleasure Beach bosses have confirmed ...

The Big Dipper at Blackpool Pleasure Beach was first constructed in 1923 costing £25,000. It was then reconstructed and extended in 1934. The wooden ride spans 3,295 feet, reaches speeds of ...

Pleasure Beach Resort, formerly known as Blackpool Pleasure Beach ... collections of wooden rollercoasters in the world - the Big Dipper, Blue Flyer, Grand National and Nickelodeon Streak.

Two iconic Lancashire rollercoasters have scooped a prestigious award. The Big Dipper and Grand National at Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort are the first in the UK to have been awarded ...

“Tim was fascinated by Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s rich history, from being home to the first Ghost Train in the world to the Big Dipper recently celebrating its 100th birthday – and his ...

Inspired by his time in New York's Coney Island, Mr Bean started to build his tourism empire and by 1923, Blackpool Pleasure Beach was an established amusement park. After the Big Dipper was ...