5 h. ago Is this the end of the ride for Blackpool Pleasure Beach? How iconic British theme park is being forced to close rides after suffering £2.7million loss amid seaside resort's slow decline

The coastal resort of Blackpool has suffered deeply in recent decades ever since holidaymakers began swapping the Lancashire town for cheap package holidays in Europe in the 1960s.

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5 d. ago Blackpool Pleasure Beach closes five rides after cost of living hits profits

Eddie Stobart Convoy and Red Arrows Skyforce are among the attractions to close in 2025

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5 d. ago All the rides closing at Blackpool Pleasure Beach as park faces tough decisions

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is closing a number of its smaller rides this year, as well as adjusting opening hours, amid a "cost of living crisis", the park has announced

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6 d. ago Blackpool Pleasure Beach set to axe staff, close rides and cut opening hours

The popular theme park announced the changes following their end of year results.

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6 d. ago Major theme park will close five rides and reduce opening hours after £2.7million loss

The historic attraction, which was opened on the town's seafront in 1896, said it had been struggling with visitor numbers not recovering after the pandemic - and now faces a sharp rise in staff costs.

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6 d. ago Blackpool Pleasure Beach to close rides, cut staff and change opening hours

To further cut costs, certain rides will open later and close earlier than usual at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. It is yet to be announced which rides at the famous theme park will be shuttered.

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6 d. ago Major theme park announces it is closing rides and cutting opening hours after £2.7million loss

The historic attraction, which was opened on the town's seafront in 1896, said it had been struggling with visitor numbers not recovering after the pandemic - and now faces a sharp rise in staff costs.

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