It has changed immensely over the years with faster, taller, more loop-the-loop thrill rides added to the theme park year after year. It has constantly evolved.
These photos focus on rides which many people will remember from the past few decades – some are long gone but others remain as steadfast as ever and bring familiarity to visitors alongside some of the latest white knuckle thrills.
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Reminiscing over shopping trips to Blackpool town centre - 18 scenes from the nineties and noughties
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1. Blackpool Pleasure Beach rides
Revolution - this was Europe's first 360-degree rollercoaster in 1979 Photo: JPIMedia
2. Pleasure Beach rides
Probably the most well-know sight at the Pleasure Beach - the iconic Big Dipper. This was in the 1980s Photo: JPIMedia
3. Pleasure Beach rides
The Rainbow - definitely a stomach churner. April 1987 Photo: JPIMedia
5. Pleasure Beach rides
The upward climb to the start of the Space Invader ride was full of anticipation! Photo: JPIMedia
6. memory lane saturday November 4 Then and Now Blackpool Pleasure Beach ghost train 2006.
How the Ghost Train looked in 2006 Photo: Submit