Sneak peek at new rollercoaster coming to Blackpool Pleasure Beach

WorldTravel
29 Jul 2025 • 7:17 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • 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.
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