Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Borough of Blackpool, United Kingdom

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 0.5 km
Ascend 6 m
Descend 6 m

Experience Borough of Blackpool in United Kingdom in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Borough of BlackpoolIndividual Sights in Borough of Blackpool

Sight 1: Big One

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The Big One, formerly known as the Pepsi Max Big One, is a steel roller coaster located at Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Designed by Ron Toomer and manufactured by Arrow Dynamics, the ride opened to the public on 28 May 1994 as the tallest and steepest roller coaster in the world, featuring a height of 213 feet (65 m) and a drop angle of 65 degrees. It held the title as the tallest until 1996 when Fujiyama opened in Japan. Construction of the ride cost £12 million. The ride was sponsored by Pepsi until 2011, at which time Pepsi Max was removed from the name.

Wikipedia: The Big One (roller coaster) (EN)

131 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Steeplechase

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Steeplechase Uri Baruchin / CC BY 2.0

The Steeplechase is a three tracked racing roller coaster at Pleasure Beach Resort, England. It is a custom design made by Arrow Dynamics. The ride was officially opened in 1977 by Grand National winner Red Rum, whose hoof print was also taken and is on display near the ride's exit. It is the only operating steeplechase roller coaster left in the world.

Wikipedia: Steeplechase (Blackpool Pleasure Beach) (EN)

56 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: Red Arrows Sky Force

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Red Arrows Sky Force is a Gerstlauer sky fly ride at Pleasure Beach Resort that opened on 2 May 2015. It stands at 72 feet (22 m) on the site of the former "Bling" ride, a Zierer star shape that was closed in 2011.

Wikipedia: Red Arrows Sky Force (EN)

120 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: Revolution

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Revolution, formerly Irn Bru Revolution, is an Arrow Development shuttle roller coaster at Pleasure Beach Resort. It was Europe's first fully looping roller coaster. The ride consists of two raised sections of track with a vertical loop in the centre. The train is launched off the first raised platform, into the loop, and up onto the second platform, where it repeats the process in reverse. As a result of the design, riders are required to climb a series of stairs to get to the loading station. Until the introduction of Infusion, it was the park's only looping coaster.

Wikipedia: Revolution (Blackpool Pleasure Beach) (EN)

221 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: Blackpool Pleasure Beach

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Pleasure Beach Resort, formerly known as Blackpool Pleasure Beach, is an amusement park situated on Blackpool's South Shore, in the county of Lancashire, North West England. The park was founded in 1896 by A. W. G. Bean and his partner John Outhwaite. The current managing director is Amanda Thompson.

Wikipedia: Blackpool Pleasure Beach (EN), Website

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