Why fairground rides are being removed from Blackpool's famous North Pier
The rides include the Hulk-themed Monster Truck, a Race-O-Rama children's car ride and a Formula Car Set of juvenile track-style car for younger visitors.
They’ve been thrilling visitors to Blackpool's North Pier all season but the funfair rides have now been withdrawn for the winter.
They were lifted off the pier by crane and dismantled, and over the next couple of months they will be cleaned up and any minor repairs needed will be undertaken.
The sea air is punishing on the steel components so the rides will need to be made ready for when the new season begins, which is expected to be in February.
Since summer 2026, William (WN) Roberts has operated the lineup of five family and juvenile fairground rides on the pier.
Following the pier's acquisition by Okken Limited in June 2026, these attractions were lifted onto the deck by crane in mid-July as part of the pier's "Summer Land" kids' rides offering
They include a brand-new Hulk-themed Monster Truck, a Race-O-Rama children's car ride, a Formula Car Set of juvenile track-style car for younger visitors and The Jets, a classic rotating flying-plane ride.
New pier owners
In June, North Pier - Blackpool's oldest and most iconic pier - entered a new chapter after being bought out by Okken Ltd as part of a £10 million investment programme.
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Amid promises to refurbish, renovate and restore North Pier to its former glory, the new ownership has outlined a clear vision to sensitively restore the pier's historic fabric while introducing a series of enhancements designed to secure its future as one of the resort's leading attractions.
Planned works include a comprehensive refurbishment of the structure, an enhanced and upgraded theatre, new media and event spaces, and a striking new bar at the pier's entrance, to be delivered under recently granted planning permission.
Paul Cooper of Okken Ltd, said in June: “North Pier is a piece of living history, and it is a privilege to take on its care.
"We want to thank the whole team for everything they have done over the past 15 year, many of them joining us on the piers next exciting chapter, and we are building on the strong foundation they have created.
“Our commitment is simple: to invest, to restore, and to bring this wonderful pier back to its very best, while adding the kind of experiences that will make it a destination for generations to come. We see ourselves as guardians of this landmark. Visitors, tenants, suppliers and the wider community can be assured of a seamless transition.
"The management team here has a deep understanding of the pier and a real passion for it. We're delighted they will continue to lead day-to-day operations as we begin this exciting next phase together.”