'We had a great day' - Famous rapper hires out Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort to skip ride queues
Rapper Aitch treated himself and friends to a private day at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort taking over the iconic attraction to guarantee exclusive use of its iconic rides.
Manchester-born rapper Aitch has been spotted enjoying a private day out at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort, giving fans a glimpse of the iconic attraction through his eyes.
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The MOBO-nominated star rented out the park for himself and a small group of friends, taking full advantage of the rides without the usual crowds.
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Sharing clips on his YouTube channel, Aitch reflected on the nostalgic experience. He said: "This is an iconic spot, especially if you are a northerner. When you would get the chance to go here as a kid you were buzzing, so we’ve come back to have the park to ourselves."
The rapper and his friends began their day on the newly reimagined ICON ride, before heading to The Big One - a rollercoaster many remember from school trips and then braved the Ghost Train, a historic attraction built in 1930 that survived World War II.
Their adventure continued with Avalanche, Avatar and Revolution, Europe’s first looping rollercoaster.
Aitch expressed his gratitude for the exclusive access, he said: "Thank you, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, for letting us use the facilities. We’ve had a great day," before rounding off the outing with some classic fish and chips.
The rapper’s visit comes ahead of Pleasure Beach’s new live music festival, Turn It Up, which will feature stars like Sabrina Carpenter, Harry Styles, and Taylor Swift from April 10–12.
Tickets and further information are available on their website.