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Sneak peek at new rollercoaster coming to Blackpool Pleasure Beach

UK's 'tallest ride' unveiled by 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.

First-look at UK’s ‘tallest of its kind’ rollercoaster ride set to transform Blackpool Pleasure Beach — In full