UK Theme Park Awards underway at Blackpool Pleasure Beach today
The ceremony will commence shortly.
The UK Theme Park Awards are underway today in Blackpool, with representatives from all of the country’s major attractions in town.
Today’s major event is taking place at the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort, with the ceremony starting from 11.30am onwards.
According to the UK Theme Park Awards, the competition was ‘Established with a mission to recognise, reward, and promote the very best theme parks across the UK, these prestigious awards serve as a benchmark for quality, innovation, and unforgettable experiences.
Initial nominations were submitted by a judging panel before going to a public vote to decide the winners in a number of categories, including Theme Park of the Year, Best New Attraction, Waterpark of the Year as well as Best Christmas and Halloween Events.
The Pleasure Beach has been nominated for several awards, including best new attraction for Aviktas. Blackpool’s Sandcastle Waterpark has also been nominated.
More updates to follow.