By Liv Clarke
Blackpool Pleasure Beach resort has been crowned 鈥楨urope鈥檚 most action-packed theme park鈥 by Tui Germany. The north-west theme park beat the resorts in the UK and abroad to top the category, including Surrey鈥檚 Thorpe Park, Gardaland in Italy and Phantasialand in Germany. Researchers at Tui Germany ranked theme parks by calculating the number of rollercoasters and action-packed rides at a park against its total number of rides 鈥 and Pleasure Beach came out on top with an action ratio of 40 per cent. Tui Germany compiled several lists, including an overall ranking of the best theme parks in Europe, topped by Europa-Park in Germany. But Blackpool managed to take the crown for the 鈥渕ost exciting鈥 theme parks in Europe. Stay connected with our City Life newsletter here Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort is home to 10 rollercoasters, including the world-famous Big One rollercoaster, its newest coaster ICON, bobsled coaster Avalanche, and wooden coasters such as Big Dipper and the newly re-opened Grand National. CEO of Pleasure Beach Resort, Amanda Thompson OBE said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e known for packing a lot of action into a small space at Pleasure Beach. Our coasters sit tightly side by side and most even intertwine and interact with each other. 鈥淲ith our attractions so close together, guests really can pack a lot of action into their day 鈥 less time walking around, more time riding. “With the 235ft Big One, and Europe’s Best Water Ride, Valhalla, we certainly know a thing or two about action and adventure.鈥 Earlier in the year, the park announced it will be adding another brand-new thrill ride in 2026, Aviktas. A swinging pendulum ride, Aviktas will reach 138ft at its highest point 鈥 making it the tallest of its kind in the country. Amanda added: 鈥淲ith its epic height, Aviktas will be an exciting milestone not just for Pleasure Beach, but for the UK theme park industry as a whole. “We always try to go bigger and bolder, and this new ride will be such a thrilling addition to our roster of action-packed attractions.鈥 Pleasure Beach Resort is open every day throughout the summer, and its season runs right up until the end of November. For more of the latest What’s On news, click here.