Big Dipper - Pleasure Beach Resort

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  twilight thrills
  
  We’re keeping rides open as the sun sets into the evening, so you can enjoy 11 hours of adrenaline-fueled fun.
  
  Eurovision Fan zone
  
  Join the ultimate Eurovision extravaganza and watch the Eurovision Song Contest final LIVE on our big screen!
  
  XS
  
  The most spectacular ice show in the world is back for 2025. Hot Ice a fusion of sport and art, brought to life by the world’s best figure skaters.
  
  late night riding & fireworks
  
  Ride your favourite coasters into the night, soak up the fantastic atmosphere and enjoy a mesmerising firework display filling the skies above the rides.
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Launch Pad – New for 2025

Home
Plan Your Visit
- Before you get here
  
  Opening Times & Prices
  
  FAQs
  
  Getting Here & Parking
  
  Schools & Groups
  
  Ride Availability
  
  Height Restrictions
  
  Accessibility
  
  Project MMXXVI
  
  NEW
  
  Re-imagination
  
  NEW
  
  While you're here
  
  Season Passes
  
  Park Map
  
  Children 2 & Under
  
  Speedy Pass Virtual Queuing
  
  Photography
  
  On Park Shopping
  
  On Park Food & Drink
  
  More to experience
  
  Pasaje Del Terror
  
  Ripley's Believe It or Not!
  
  Adventure Golf
  
  White Tower Restaurant
  
  Ice Arena
  
  Big Blue Hotel
  
  Boulevard Hotel
  
  Online Park Merchandise
Rides
Shows & Events
- All Shows & Events
  
  Click here to see all of our Shows & Events
  
  twilight thrills
  
  We’re keeping rides open as the sun sets into the evening, so you can enjoy 11 hours of adrenaline-fueled fun.
  
  Eurovision Fan zone
  
  Join the ultimate Eurovision extravaganza and watch the Eurovision Song Contest final LIVE on our big screen!
  
  XS
  
  The most spectacular ice show in the world is back for 2025. Hot Ice a fusion of sport and art, brought to life by the world’s best figure skaters.
  
  late night riding & fireworks
  
  Ride your favourite coasters into the night, soak up the fantastic atmosphere and enjoy a mesmerising firework display filling the skies above the rides.
Hotels
Late Night Riding
On Track News
Launch Pad – New for 2025

Classic Wooden Rollercoaster

Big Dipper

A world-famous classic rollercoaster and pleasure beach icon! The ultimate woodie coaster!

With five awesome drops and a host of twisting and banked turns the Big Dipper is a classic wooden rollercoaster suitable for all thrill-seekers. If you enjoy the classic rollercoaster experience the Big Dipper has it all.

The original ‘Big Dipper’ is now 100 years old, the track was extended in 1934.

Vital statistics

Constructed:

1923 & Reconstructed in 1934

Manufacturer:

Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc.

Track length:

3295 ft

Max Speed:

56 kmph

Duration:

3 minutes

Capacity:

672 riders/hour

Get your Big Dipper merchandise online

Take a look at our online shop where you can get exclusive ride merchandise you can’t get anywhere else in the world!

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0871 222 1234

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Pleasure Beach Resort
525 Ocean Boulevard, Promenade,
Blackpool, FY4 1EZ

Company number: 01876267

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