The 10 best parks and gardens in Blackpool (2024)

A true definition of fun, thrill and amusem*nt. A gigantic ride on park that gets adrenaline pumping. Games, merry go rounds, super high speed roller coasters, boat cruise, tower lift, good meals, all sorts of fun games and rides.The place is well situated, very neat and spacious. The staff are very friendly and helpful.The ticket takes you in and you can use it for all the rides. Safety is paramount as little kids are subjected to height measurement before using certain rides.A true value for the money. Kids love it so much. I will definitely recommend to family and friends and return back some other time.Great fun!

We visited on a Tuesday and could finish riding most of the recommended rides within 3-4 hours. I would recommend trying to book the tickets in advance(little cheap) and also if you’re a uni student to avail 10% student discount. Also, BPB has lot of rides suitable for every age group though the crowd was mostly kids. Moreover, wait time for the popular rides is usually 20-25 min. So, if you visit on weekends maybe the wait could be more. The food court is good too. All in all we enjoyed our time there.

I loved it, I came for the weekend took me around 4 hours and it was worth it. Incredible theme park beautifully historic and a great family time. I would return I loved the big dipper and icon!. 100 years old the big dipper I hope has national protection due to it's historic value.

A great day out with a good mix of the old traditional rides and newer ones that are so quiet and fast. There could be a bit more for very young children (under 3) as you need to pay for them but there didn't seem to be enough they could ride on due to height restrictions. The big one still gives the thrills even if the track feels very old now

We had great fun going on the rides. Never had any food there as had already eaten. Sadly only stayed about 3 hours as had a long drive home as it was a Sunday. It was very expensive for the short time there but all of us enjoyed it from my two year old granddaughter to myself the granny and the others in between lol as there were 5 of us in our group.It was great to have rides suitable for all of us.

Really fun day out. Pretty good value compared to some competitors, especially the food and drinks which are pretty reasonable prices by theme park standards.Really needs more seating, especially near food outlets. Also some more shaded areas for hot days.Some areas are a bit scruffy, but the rides are world class. Staff are really friendly.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is a classic gem of fun. It proved to be a delightful and nostalgic experience. To enjoy discounts, buy tickets 7days before your planned date of visiting.Blackpool Pleasure Beach offers various forms of entertainment to complement the ridesThe dining options at Blackpool Pleasure Beach offer a decent selection of snacks, fast food, and sit-down restaurants.I’m conclusion it was fun to be there

One of the best parks ever been. The waiting was not too long. Clean toilets, lots of options on rides, food and drinks. Friendly staff all over. We will be back in our next holiday. Worth every penny. Love it

You know it’s lovely to visit Blackpool to see the lights walk the prom and grab a chip shop take out and sit and watch the waves 🌊 or go up the tower for a view. Lots of shows on and gigs to attend there’s something for everyone in Blackpool area the weather can be bad as it’s the northwestern uk but it can also be very good in the summer months but the lights are an autumn festival.

We had a nice time at the park. While we enjoyed being here we did find it rather difficult to find rides as there are no sign’s around for directions and the map is not the handiest. The park does seem rather old so it would do with a bit of a glow up. We were there on Saturday and it was pretty busy with the longest queue being about an hour. Would be interesting to see the queues on a weekday

Couldn't book online as was last minute thing so was a little shocked at the gate price. Family of 3, with a 5year old, lots of rides he was still too small for but there were plenty he could go on. Staff operating rides/in amusem*nt arcades were all very friendly and welcoming, food at restaurant places quite expensive but not too bad at the various stalls dotted around. Plenty of toilets.

Rides don’t explain what they are (if it’s a water ride, how high it goes, if it goes upside down, the speed, etc). Staff on the rides all miserable. Not allowed to take your own food in so have to take out a loan to afford the food & drink inside the park! Also struggled to find toilets meaning having to wander round for ages in all directions

Awesome place! Booked a month ago for a special kind of day where price is cheap and fair ground is open from 10am to 10pm which made us able to take all rides except the Big One which was closed that day because of high winds but we still enjoyed because there was so much rides and we loved Icon and Infusion particularly! You can't bring foods but there's burger king which had good meal deals.

Great way to spend a day, nickelodeon land is great for smaller kids.It is a bit of a pain having to use your phone to scan a QR code to scan to get on every ride.The picture options for the rides are reasonably priced, £20 for a wrist band you can scan on all the rides with cameras and get a digital copy

First time at a theme park and the pleasure beach offered a truly great experience. All the rides were unique in their own way, and most (newer ones) were very thrilling and smooth.Place was kept very clean and all the staff were nice and friendly.Good value for the price - a set price and was able to go on any ride and amount of times. The app helped knowing the length of waiting times.Plenty of food and drink at reasonable prices. Including some gift shops scattered around.Overall, the pleasure beach was an amazing experience and I would certainly be going again.

Excellent day at the park. A lot of rides to do, good food places, and vegetarian/vegan options at pretty good prices.Staff are so friendly and helpful and made our visit brilliant.Big shout out to Aaron who served us with our Bucket of fries! A great example of good service and friendliness to Blackpool pleasure beach.Wonderful experience and we are returning later this year.

Had a good time with the family, lots of rides for all ages. Offered good value for money. Some of the queues were too long, particularly when they allow unrestricted access for those with queue jumping passes. Staff were very friendly.

Went on a Sunday. Mix of weather but no fast winds so all rides were open. ICON was the best by far, very smooth and enjoyable.Valhalla was a disappointment compared to the one before the upgrade. Would not recommend it. Infusion gets worse every year. Lot of head banging and was painful.Big One again lives up to its name.Kids had a lot of fun in Nickelodeon Land.

It's a small theme park with 100 years old roller coaster, which is really amazing.It is the best attraction for the young crowds to have fun here.There are entry fees for it, and you can have full day fun if you are looking for a theme park but not a grand one.Opposite to it is a very peaceful beach with benches provided to sit and relax. If you are at this very place in early hours, you can relax yourself with the melodious wave sounds.

What a day we had! We went on a trip, and when we arrived, I was blown away at how awesome the fun fair was.There were plenty of things to see and do, and the food was really good.Going to Bubble Waffle was really interesting as the way the way the waffles were made were so cool, and it's definitely something new to try if you haven't already!Definitely recommend going because it's a really good family day out!!

First time we've been for nearly 40 years... we loved it just as much now and we did back then. The wooden rollercoasters are just brilliant. Valhalla was amazing and all the old favourites, ghost train, Alice in wonderland, etc. are all well maintained and very nostalgic. Go have lots of fun at this fair. Pricey but worth it if you stay for the whole day

It's definitely worth visiting and you will have a good time but it most definitely needs a Paint job and on some of the rides you can see a lot of rust and patchy worn out rails and bodywork. The food though is top dollar and some of the best I have tasted, the pizza's are the best I have eaten and great fish and chips and the donuts are yummy. If ya want a pint or whiskey etc it's all there waiting for ya. They need a better system of getting on the rides coz having to show your digital pass on every single ride becomes a pain. I like that they have a lot for the kids as well. They do really have to sort some of the rides out coz you really do get thrown about on some of them and the big one tends to break down a fair bit and one other thing it's the Easter holidays so you would expect the place would stay open later instead of 10am and closes 5pm. Also the hotels mostly are poor so if you're in Blackpool then pay the extra and stay in the better ones like the big blue etc, honestly I'm telling you the truth coz most of them get full up with homeless people etc and social services are visiting these what they call hotels. You also have Ripley's which is well worth the visit along with sea world and lots of others.

Was a great fun with my wife and 18 month old and sister in law, we went to this theme park due to having little one to explore with as there was Nickelodeon land. No rush everything was quick and fast moving ques, having like around 6 baby rides for our baby to enjoy. Few fun little arcade games and funfair games to play.

Some great rides here and the longest wait time was 25 minutes. The Big One was shut because it was a windy day, but we went on all the other big rides and loved it!Be warned if you are plus size! Some of the walk ways and seats on the rides are quite small! I'm a size 12-14 and just about fit!Most rides are only accessible via steps and you would have to be able bodied to access them, check before paying to go in.

One of my favourite uk theme parks. Has amazing rides, especially icon which is super smooth. A lot of the rides are old and could do with a spruce up but it’s part of its charm.Wallace and gromit is incredible and reminds me of a Disney-esque dark ride Nickelodeon land is great for kids too.

Brilliant day out with the family just wish it opened for longer 🤣. Visited on a Tuesday and it was fairly quiet. We got on so many rides multiple times so really got our moneys worth too. Best off booking in advance it saves hassle of waiting around reception with loads of other people. Advanced booking you can just walk in and into the park once through security. Anyway see you again soon BPB 🙌🎢 now hooked on coasters again 😉

Great place, short queues or the queue lines go quick. Very old school but wouldn't change it. Variety of rides for all ages. Sadly didn't get to do the big one (pepsi) due to high winds which is common for the ride. But had a fab day and would visit again and would recommend.

Love Blackpool. Recommend to anyone. Definitely worth a visit. So much to do. Great amusem*nt park. Helpful, friendly staff.

We visited on a day of high winds so unfortunately some rides weren't open until later in the day and the big one was closed all day. However I feel the park should offer some kind of return incentive for a day when it will be open as it hasn't been open every time we've visited in the last 10 years. The park opened at 10am, but hardly any of the rides did. We found ourselves waiting nearly an hour to get on the first ride. Throughout the day we managed to get on all the rides we wanted as queues weren't huge, but it didn't really feel value for money compared to what's on offer at Alton towers etc. Also I understand height restrictions for safety but how was my son at 131cm allowed on most of the big rides but wasn't allowed on bumper cars? He's been on bumper cars across the country before with no issue but here it's height restricted to such a high height? Anyway it's a fairly tame thrill seekers day out but I wouldn't be in a rush to return.

We went to this place in the summertime, so it was extremely busy. It was lots of fun though, worth the visit. My son and I went on all the thrill rides. Man, did we 😱 scream. They also had lots of gentle rides for the younger ones. The best ride in the park was the Sponge Bob splash dash ride in Nickelodeon land, playing water war with everyone. We were completely soaked, but we laughed so hard it was so much fun. Take a change of clothes for the kids. There are lots of places to buy food but not enough seats to enjoy your meal. In all my life, I have never been anywhere and felt the sun so hot. There was absolutely no wind on the day we went. The coastline was so dry and hot that day it almost spoilt the day. The worst part was that the restaurants didn't have enough water/ice to cater to the volume of people there. My advice is to take lots of ice and water with you if you plan to go to Blackpool in the summer ☀️. Whatever you do, don't venture on the beach. It's nasty.

This theme park is so underrated for what it offers. It has such a unique collection of rides some dating back over 100 years. It’s visited by Tim burton whose favourite ride is River Caves. However the past few years I’ve visited the rides are always nearly a walk on. Go to Alton towers, Disney or Thorpe park you wait a lot longer and pay so much more. Such an incredible theme park, i actually gave in today and left a bit earlier since I was feeling a bit worn out from the rides 😅😅

We had an incredible family day at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Illuminations! 🎢✨ The iconic piers, tower, and entertainment places made it an unforgettable experience. 🏰🎡🎠 **Blackpool Pleasure Beach:** Thrilling rides, lively atmosphere, and something for every age group. The adrenaline-pumping roller coasters are a must-try!🗼 **Blackpool Tower:** A historic landmark with stunning views of the coastline. Don't miss the entertaining shows inside—perfect for family fun.💡 **Illuminations:** The lights along the promenade create a magical atmosphere after sunset. Take a stroll or hop on the tram for a mesmerizing light display.🏖️ **Seaside Charm:** The traditional piers add a touch of nostalgia. Explore the arcades, grab some traditional fish and chips, and enjoy the sea breeze.🎭 **Entertainment Galore:** From street performers to theaters, Blackpool offers a diverse range of entertainment options. Check the schedule for live shows during your visit.Overall, a splendid destination for family outings! 🌟 Highly recommended for a mix of excitement, nostalgia, and seaside charm.

Staff really friendly and efficient.It was quite a busy day, but we managed to get on loads of rides.The train ride is a must.The Chicken + Chips in Loki's bar was lovely and really good value for money.A great out. Highly recommended.

We over all had a good day, the food was good and good prices. The children really enjoyed it and the ques weret to long. Which we were grateful for as my son has extra needs. When I rang to organise disabled access was told it would include my son plus 3 people but on arrival was told it was him and one other. Which would make this difficult if you have more that one young child with you. And the one ride he wanted to go on was told running 10 min late then opened 30 min later, was fun trying to keep him calm.The dryers after Valhalla weren't working either so had to go around drenched. Wouldn't mind but wasn't the hottest day.Over all is worth a visit.

Amazing place. The things that you must know are that you are not allowed to bring in food, which is ridiculous because not everyone likes fast food our restaurants. Bathrooms are actually clean! Smells clean too, but at the end of the day the sinks are wet and dirty, they should let the cleaner clean every few hours for better service. There are restaurants there, many shops, ice creams and much more. The rides are not many but they are fun. There are many beautiful flowers and plants, very cute. Overall everything is 4/5 🌟. 4 because you are not allowed to bring in food.

This is my second visit here and it just keeps getting better, fun for all ages throughout the park,would happily keep coming back here, no matter how many times you ride the rollercoasters they are still so fun

Overall really good, but the opening times are too short. We were in rush to visit everything, especially knowing that some of the rides close at 4pm not 5pm. The waiting times were brilliant, not too much people, but its because it was Wednesday.

We stayed the night before in the Boulevard hotel. It was excellent. You get to use a hotel guest entrance to the park. I love Blackpool and I love rides.The pleasure beach isn't what it used to be. The south end of the park, by the big one, icon etc seems to have been in receipt of support. The middle from the river caves towards the main entrance is a sad sight.The big one is still an experience all this time later, it's a rattly intense blast, which is cool. Revolution is an old skoop classic and icon is a next gen beast. The grand national is fun. Infusion is fast and intense. The nickelodeon flyer is good for a laugh. The planes and avalanche are Blackpool staples and still very enjoyable.When we were there the ice blast tower looked like it was being removed, the river caves were closed and the horse ride by valhalla was closed. The kids car ride is closed and from what I hear is being removed in the future.Hopefully when the car ride is replaced it regenerates this section of the park.I hope it was just early in the season, so they were just getting the place ready for the summer season. I'll be honest I didn't see any signs of this, but I'm being optimistic!It was about £150 for the 4 of us to go in, there's no option for none riders. The food inside was fine, reasonable pricing. Most people we met working in the park were warm & friendly.I wish I could write that it was amazing, but it wasn't, 3 out of 5 is fair. We'll be back to Blackpool, but the pleasure beach will be a swerve for us until they tidy the place up a bit.

Highly recommend for a fun day out, lots of ride choices to suit all ages. Fast food, toilet facilities, lockers for storing bags and belongings, arcades and tuck shops all on site.You can get discounted tickets by booking in advance on the pleasure beach website.Great location, close to hotels and the beach front.