Pleasure Beach named best amusement park in the UK

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has been named as the best amusement park in the UK by social review website TripAdvisor.

Reviewers praised the amusement park’s commitment to great value for guests, as well as their experience during their visit.

Travellers’ Choice Awards honour top travel spots worldwide based on the millions of reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travellers. All award winners were determined using reviews and opinions over the past 12 months.

Amanda Thompson, managing director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, said: "We are thrilled to be named the UK's best amusement park in the UK by TripAdvisor, a trusted travel site where the views of our guests count for so much.

"Blackpool Pleasure Beach prides itself on offering the best experience for a great day out and we want guests to leave here with memories that will last a lifetime!" James Kay, TripAdvisor spokesman, said: “Blackpool Pleasure Beach is not just the country’s best rated amusement park, it is also the third cheapest for a family day out among the UK top 10, proving that great value often trumps bigger rides in the eyes of consumers.”