Today it has been announced that Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool has been added to one of the best family owned theme parks in the world and is the only UK attraction to make the cut!
Industry resource Blooloop.com featured Pleasure Beach first on its list of the world’s best, alongside renowned international theme parks including Europa-Park and Phantasialand in Germany, Siam Park in Tenerife, and IMG Worlds of Adventure in Dubai.
The list featured 17 theme parks and Pleasure Beach was among them all with the article saying:
They might not have the economies of scale of some of the larger groups, but family-owned theme parks can sometimes be more nimble when it comes to new investments since they don’t have any shareholders to account to.
Most importantly, they bring one very important ingredient to their operations: heart.
With Pleasure Beach’s competition being parks such as Alton Towers and Thorpe Park, their competition are corporate-owned and part of larger groups.
This family-run business has got the recognition it deserves as the park is looking to plan for a much more exciting and brighter future starting with the revamp and reimagining of Ice Blast which will be repainted and returning as Launch Pad in 2025.
The centre cylinder has been replaced and the ride will operate as good as new when it opens this year.
CEO of Pleasure Beach Resort, Amanda Thompson OBE, said:
We’re honoured to be recognised as one of the best family-owned theme parks in the world, and the only UK park to make the list.
My great grandfather founded Pleasure Beach and it has remained in our family ever since, where we continue to keep his passion for innovation and entertainment at the heart of everything we do.
As ever, this recognition is a celebration of our incredible team and the loyal visitors who make Pleasure Beach Resort a truly special place, year on year.
Pleasure Beach Resort re-opens for the 2025 season on Saturday March 2.
Guests can secure the best value tickets online at www.pleasurebeachresort.com, where prices start at £32.00 for adults and £28.00 for children under 12.
The Nickelodeon Land area of the park, which is aimed at families and younger riders, opens for February half term from Saturday, February 15 until Sunday, February 23, at a reduced price of £25.00.
Congratulations to Pleasure Beach Resort for being named one of the best family owned theme parks in the world!
