Two rides at Blackpool's Pleasure Beach Resort make world-history
manchestereveningnews.co.ukTwo iconic rides at Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort have become the first in the UK to receive a prestigious award. The American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) have awarded both the Big Dipper and Grand National rides at the Blackpool theme park with special Rollercoaster Landmark Plaques, which recognise rides of historical significance.
The honour has previously only been granted to 48 coasters around the world - including the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland, Dragon Coaster at Playland Park in New York, and Batman The Ride at Six Flags Great America in Illinois. READ MORE: We went to Manchester's newest and biggest bowling alley The two rides mark the 49th and 50th coasters on the list, with the Pleasure Beach only being the second European park, after the Rutschebanen in Denmark’s Tivoli Gardens, to be given the award.
As a further testament to the significance of the awards, it also marks the second park in the word to receive two Rollercoaster Landmark Plaques at the same time, with the first being Kennywood in Pennsylvania.
The plaques are a permanent historical marker which will be put on display at Pleasure Beach Resort, aiming to educate park guests about the extensive history of the rides.
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