The Big One

Experience a drop from 235 feet

the big one

Changing the skyline of Blackpool forever, The BIG One was constructed in 1994 and designed by Ron Toomer and manufactured by Arrow Dynamics. Standing 235 ft above Pleasure Beach Resort, the iconic structure was the tallest, fastest and steepest steel rollercoaster in the world!

The clunking sounds of the lift hill slowly build anticipation, until the release at the exhilarating first drop sending riders hurtling along the track, high above the park below.

Vital statistics

Constructed: 

1994

Track Length:

5,497 ft

Max height:

235 ft

Max Speed:

85mph

Duration:

3 mins

Capacity:

1,650 riders/hour

No. of trains/cars:

3 trains with 5 cars – each carries 6 riders

Get your Big one 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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