Grand National rollercoaster

Rollercoaster Blackpool, England, United Kingdom
Visit website

What to expect

The Grand National is a wooden roller coaster located at Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool, England. It was designed and constructed by American engineer Charles Paige in 1935 and is one of only two surviving wooden coasters with a Möbius loop layout. The ride is a racing coaster, where two trains leave the station at the same time and compete against each other. The ride features a double-dip on the first drop and reaches speeds of up to 40 mph. The Grand National is a great place for thrill-seekers and families to enjoy together, with its unique racing feature and classic wooden coaster design

Plan your family visit to the Grand National rollercoaster with these blog insights 👇

family travel blog favicon

A Review of Nickelodeonland, Pleasure Beach Blackpool

A Review of Nickelodeonland, Pleasure Beach Blackpool
This family's experience:

Activities: We rode the Grand National rollercoaster, which dates back to 1935 and is one of the oldest rollercoasters in the world. It's a traditional wooden rollercoaster with a steep drop and thrilling turns

Highlights: The kids loved the speed and excitement of the Grand National, and I was impressed by its history. It's one of the three surviving Möbius Loop coasters in the world ✨