Through the decades we have been able to take advantage of the incredible theme park being right here in Blackpool, and because of that we remember how it has changed through the years. New rides, old rides and lost rides – it’s ever evolving and that’s why it’s one of Blackpool’s biggest success stories. These photos concentrate on the lost rides, the ones we enjoyed as kids, the familiar names that still bring a smile to the face. There are some older ones too. Send us your Pleasure Beach memories – particularly about the Big Dipper which is 100 years old this year. [email protected]
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In case you missed them: 10 images which show Blackpool landmarks and buildings lost forever - through then and now contrast
1. Lost Rides
The Wild Mouse ride was one of only four operating wooden wild mouse roller coasters in the world. It closed in 2017 Photo: National World
3. Lost Rides
The Flying Carpet ride - it had great views! This was June 1984 Photo: National World
4. Lost rides
The monorail - how can we forget that? It first opened in 1966 as an aerial transport system with three stations, but closed as a non-stop scenic ride. Some of the track still remains Photo: National World
5. Lost Rides
The Bling was a Zierer star shape ride replaced by Red Arrows SkyForce Photo: Submit
6. Lost Rides
Such an old picture but this was The Water Shute in the early 1900s Photo: staff