EXPERIENCE THE UPS AND DOWNS OF WALKING THE
TRACKS OF A CLASSIC WOODEN ROLLERCOASTER!
Join us on selected dates between 16th May and 19th June.
IN 2023 - COME AND SHARE IN THE CENTENARY CELEBRATION OF OUR BELOVED ROLLERCOASTER
THE BIG DIPPER
For 2023 – 'Walk the Woodie 100' will offer guests the chance to experience a new route - plus visit new previously unseen locations.
The Big Dipper has been thrilling guests for one hundred years! The ride originally opened in 1923 and was extended in the 1930s. Though the ride has seen many changes over the years – the iconic sight of the blue and white ‘onion’ on top of the ride’s lift hill is a nostalgic part of Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s heritage. You can now be a part of this classic ride’s special birthday!
If you like adventure and want an exhilarating experience that gives a unique insight into how our wooden rollercoasters are maintained, we are offering a limited number of adventurers the opportunity to explore this classic ride.
With some amazing photo opportunities along the way – this unique experience, usually only seen by specialist engineers, is now available to rollercoaster fans!
Here's what you need to know
On the day of your experience:
- On arrival please meet at Pleasure Beach’s South Gate Entrance which is located off the promenade between the BLVD Hotel and the Big Blue Hotel.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before your start time.
- On and off street car parking options are available nearby.
- Please bring your e-ticket confirmation.
- Allow 90 minutes for the full experience.
- You can bring up to 2 spectators free of charge.
- Harnesses, helmets and protective equipment will be provided.
- During the walk the participants MUST wear suitable sturdy footwear, such as walking boots, with a good grip on the soles – these are not supplied.
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT
- We start with a ‘meet and greet’ and presentation including a full safety briefing followed by kit-up training and checks on the use of the safety equipment.
- You will then be escorted to the Big Dipper station where this unique experience begins.
- After your experience ends you will have the chance to buy any of the exclusive Walk The Woodie 100 merchandise.
Some important points to note:
Walk the Woodie 100 takes place on the Big Dipper. Only part of the ride’s circuit is walked during the experience, not the complete ride layout.
This activity may not be suitable for everyone. The walk is a physically demanding activity including steep climbs, drops, and heights and the surface can be uneven, dirty and slippery. Exposed nails and both rough and sharp edges are part of the nature of a wooden rollercoaster structure. Suitable sturdy footwear such as walking boots with a good grip must be worn in order to participate – these are not supplied.
Participants must attend and understand a safety briefing before attempting the walk, and must also successfully complete a practical training section on the lower part of the structure prior to commencing the walk. Participants must be able to walk unaided, hold onto a handrail and use our prescribed safety clothing and harnesses.
Weather can impact this experience and wet and/or windy or stormy weather may result in postponement or cancellation. In all instances, if the decision is made to cancel the experience we will attempt to contact participants as soon as possible.
here's what to expect from walk the woodie
- We start with a ‘meet and greet’ and presentation including a full safety briefing followed by kit-up training and checks on the use of the safety equipment.
- You will then be escorted to the Big Dipper station where this unique experience begins.
- After your experience ends you will have the chance to buy any of the exclusive Walk The Woodie 100 merchandise.
Prices & Dates
Price: £100.00
2023 Dates and times:
| Month | Date | Times |
| April | Friday 21st April | 5.30pm & 7.30pm |
| April | Friday 28th April | 5.30pm & 7.30pm |
| May | Saturday 6th May | 5.30pm & 7.30pm |
| May | Friday 12th May | 5.30pm & 7.30pm |
| June | Thursday 1st June | 5.30pm & 7.30pm |
| June | Friday 16th June | 5.30pm & 7.30pm |
| June | Saturday 24th June | 5.30pm & 7.30pm |
| July | Friday 7th July | 5.30pm & 7.30pm |
Max 4 walkers per experience. Minimum age 12. Minimum height 1.32m.
Click here for Terms and Conditions.
If you have any problems ahead of arriving please contact us on 0871 222 1234. Phone lines open are open from 9 am – 5 pm every day. Please note, calls to 0871 numbers cost 13p per minute plus your telephone company’s access charge.
