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.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is closing five rides and reducing opening hours after posting a £2.7 million pre-tax loss in the year to March 24, 2024, a significant increase from the £520,000 loss the previous year. The park cites the cost-of-living crisis and rising staffing costs as contributing factors and is implementing cost-saving measures, including a headcount review. Despite the closures, the park is investing in infrastructure and has new attractions planned for the future.
