BLACKPOOL'S A WINNER.FROM the Pepsi Max Big One The Pepsi Max Big One is a steel roller coaster located at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool in England. When it opened on May 28,1994, it was the tallest, fastest and steepest roller coaster in the world. The ride lost its height records to Fujiyama in 1996. - the fastest rollercoaster in Europe, to the largest mirror ball ever created, and Masterblaster the longest indoor waterslide in the world, Blackpool is always the biggest and the best. Pleasure Beach Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, formerly "Blackpool Pleasure Beach", (PBB) is a family owned amusement park in the town of Blackpool in Lancashire, England. History The park was founded in 1896 by Alderman William George Bean, who said his intent was to create "an American , the UK's most visited attraction, gets the season underway by celebrating 70 years of its spectacular dance show Hot Ice with a breathtaking gala performance on April 7. And at its re-opening in April, Sandcastle Waterworld will be showing off a pounds 3.5million revamp which includes not only Masterblaster, but also Sidewinder, - Europe's first mini-sidewinder raft ride. Blackpool Tower and Circus opens on April 8 with a new tour Around The World With Mooky for 2006, featuring a breathtaking assembly of spectacular acts and death-defying displays. Star-watchers will enjoy the new models of Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom at Louis Tussauds Waxworks wax·work n. 1. The art of modeling in wax. 2. A figure made of wax, especially a life-size wax effigy of a famous person. 3. waxworks (used with a sing. or pl. which also launches Celebcity - a chance to step into the glare of the flashbulbs and rub shoulders with the A-list on the red carpet. At Blackpool Zoo and Dinosaur Safari Park, visitors can take the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a fascinating show which takes you from the dawn of time to the end of the world. And the fun doesn't end when autumn comes. The world famous Illuminations light up the night sky from September 1 until November 5. Taking an open-top tram along the six miles of traditional features and tableaux arriving at the installations and entertainments in Blackpool's Festival of Light is always a favourite. Equity has named Blackpool Grand Theatre Blackpool Grand Theatre is probably the oldest and best-known theatre in the town of Blackpool, England. Since 2006, the theatre is also now known as the National Theatre of Variety. the National Theatre of Variety and this year it aims to improve what is already the most varied theatrical season. Other events throughout the year include the UK Bus Driver of the Year contest on September 10, the conker championships on October 1, the Blackpool Marathon on June 4 and a Red Arrows Air Display on July 8. For all the latest info on what's on and where to stay in Blackpool click on www.visitblackpool.com CAPTION(S): GOOD NEIGHBOURS: Donkey rides |
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