First-look at UK’s ‘tallest of its kind’ rollercoaster ride set to transform Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Sneak peek at new rollercoaster coming to Blackpool Pleasure Beach
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach has released CGI footage of its new rollercoaster, Aviktas, which is set to be the tallest of its kind in the UK.
- The £8.72 million pendulum ride, scheduled to open in 2026, will stand at 138ft high.
- Aviktas will seat 40 riders and is designed to sway 120 degrees from side to side, simulating the motion of flying.
- Upon its launch, the gyro swing will surpass Drayton Manor's 74ft Maelstrom as the highest in the UK.
- Watch the video in full above.