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  • Tuesday, 7th February 2012
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Pleasure Beach Resort Blackpool

First opened in 1896 the Pleasure Beach Resort is now one of Britain’s biggest tourist destinations, attracting over 6.2 million visitors a year. Described as an American-style amusement park with a distinctly British feel, the Pleasure Beach has a variety of rides to suit all tastes and ages and prides itself on its mission statement - to make adults feel like children again.

The year 2000 saw one of the biggest investments to date for the Pleasure Beach Resort when Johnathon Ross opened the £15 million, Valhalla, the world's biggest dark ride on 14th June. 2002 saw the arrival of the sensational new £1million white knuckle ride Spin Doctor with riders twisting 360 degrees through the air to heights of 120 feet at speeds of over 60 mph. Spin Doctor was officially opened by PR guru Max Clifford on August 7 2002. Another Pleasure Beach, Blackpool first occurred in Spring 2003 when The Big Blue Hotel opened its doors at the south end of the park offering luxury accommodation at an affordable price.

2004 saw the arrival of yet another brand new white knuckle ride the £2m Bling along with a further £5 million investment in the park with re-theming and refurbishment. Bling lifts riders a whopping 100 feet above the ground and spins them through the air on giant glittering gondolas in three different directions at speeds of over 60mph as the ride pulls 2.5gs. Bling was officially opened on June 1st by Jonathan Wilkes. In 2004 Amanda Thompson became Managing Director following the death of her father Geoffrey, while her brother Nicholas became Deputy Managing Director. 2004 also saw the passing of Pleasure Beach Resort Chairman Mrs LD Thompson OBE JP at the age of 101.

Amanda Thompson, Managing Director on the Pleasure Beach’s commitment on the Grand Theatre:

“I am delighted to continue the Pleasure Beach’s association with the Grand Theatre. As past Chairman of the Grand Theatre Trust, my father was instrumental in preserving this historic institution, ensuring that the arts could be enjoyed by future generations.”

BIG BLUE Theatre Breaks

The Big Blue Hotel is proud to partner with The Grand Theatre, Blackpool to offer a great value accommodation and theatre package throughout the year that includes transport to and from the theatre - whatever the weather!

The Big Blue’s award-winning Blues Brasserie is the perfect choice for a pre-theatre dinner with a two-course meal for just £19.00 per person.

Superior Double/Twin Rooms From £116.00 per room per night Including bed & breakfast, theatre tickets and transport to/from the Theatre.

Packages available with the following shows:
Spamalot
To Kill A Mockingbird
Black Dyke Band
Cranford
Death By Fatal Murder
Thomas & Friends
Verdict
Shaolin Warriors
Busybody
The Pitmen Painters
Joe Longthorne Show
Billy Pearce Show
Dancing Queen
Does My Bum Look Big In This?
Dominic Kirwan
Jimmy Tarbuck
Carmen
Magic Flute
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers
Annie

Please call 0871 222 4000 for reservations

The Big Blue Hotel,
Pleasure Beach,
Blackpool FY4 1ND

Online booking at bigbluehotel.com


Terms & Conditions
1. All dates and performances are subject to hotel and theatre availability.
2. Rates are based on two people sharing a superior room, supplements apply for family rooms, deluxe rooms and suites.
3. Requests for specific seating locations must be advised in advance and cannot be guaranteed.
4. Please advise when making your reservation if you have any access requirements for the Theatre as these will be passed on to the Theatre on your behalf.
5. Please note that full payment is required at the time of booking and is strictly non-refundable and non-transferable - we advise travel insurance be taken at your discretion.
6. Transport to/from the Grand Theatre by Taxi will be organised by the hotel Reception team in advance.
7. The Big Blue Hotel cannot be held responsible for any performances that are cancelled or postponed by the theatre.
8. For further information on performances and the Grand Theatre venue please visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk

www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com