Blackpool Grand National

Roller coaster Blackpool, England, United Kingdom

What to expect

The Grand National is a wooden roller coaster located at Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool, Lancashire. It was designed and constructed by American engineer Charles Paige in 1935 and is one of two surviving wooden Möbius Loop roller coasters in the world. The ride features a twin-track design, where two trains race against each other, and has a track length of 3,302 ft per track. The ride has a maximum height of 62 ft, a maximum speed of 40 mph, and a duration of 2:20. The Grand National is a great place for families to visit, with its unique design and thrilling experience. The ride has undergone repairs and renovations over the years, including a major rebuild of the station in 1990 and a restoration after a fire in 2004. The Grand National is a Grade II listed building and has been recognized for its historical and architectural significance

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach - a Rollercoaster Ride through the Past

Blackpool Pleasure Beach - a Rollercoaster Ride through the Past
This family's experience:

Activities: We rode the Grand National roller coaster. It's one of only three Möbius Loop coasters in the world

Highlights: We enjoyed the thrill of the ride and the historical significance of this unique coaster ✨