Pleasure Beach Resort Announces Major Attraction for 2026
Images: Courtesy of Pleasure Beach Resort
(eap) The Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool, UK, has announced a new attraction for 2026: A Gyro Swing from Intamin, in which some EUR 10.4 million (GBP 8.72 million) will be invested. The giant pendulum attraction will be able to rotate 120 degrees and reach 42 meters at its highest point. The attraction will have a capacity for up to 40 guests per ride. It will be located in the north of the park facing the coastline, giving guests the feeling of floating above the sea.
“We’re thrilled to confirm the addition of a Gyro Swing at Pleasure Beach Resort, with work already underway. We’re well known for doing things on a large scale, so becoming home to the largest Gyro Swing in the UK made complete sense. The Gyro Swing is one of the most exciting flat rides in existence – it’s dynamic, fast, and incredibly high, as well as being completely weightless at the top. It will be a fantastic addition to our ride line-up and we can’t wait to see people’s reactions when they experience it for the first time. We’ll be announcing more details soon and we’re very excited for the future at Pleasure Beach Resort,” says Amanda Thompson OBE, CEO of Pleasure Beach Resort.
In addition to the new attraction for 2026, further announcements were made. These include the confirmation that the “Launch Pad” freefall tower (formerly “Ice Blast”) will reopen this spring. In addition, the “River Caves” water ride will receive a makeover and the “Wallace & Gromit’s Thrill-O-Matic” ride will feature new scenes from the film “Vengeance Most Fowl”. ■
