Board

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Grand National

Grand National

Speedy Pass
Open

Thrill RidesOpen · 11:00 am–5:00 pm

10 min

Specs

Manufacturer
Charles Paige
Type
Wooden racing coaster
Opened
1935
Height
18.9 m
Speed
40 mph
Length
1006 m
Duration
2m 20s

Captain’s Review

Highlights

  • Strong airtime
  • Dueling racing
  • Classic wooden
  • Intense laterals

Concerns

  • Rough ride
  • Uncomfortable wheel seats
  • Painful lap bar
  • Jackhammer valleys

Grand National Right delivers a classic wooden racing experience with strong airtime and intense laterals that many riders find thrilling, especially when seated away from the wheel seats. However, the coaster is frequently described as rough and painful, with the wheel‑seat positions and tight lap bars causing discomfort. Opinions are split: enthusiasts praise its dueling layout and nostalgic charm, while others criticize the jarring valleys and overall roughness. Overall, the ride is enjoyable for those who value raw wooden coaster thrills and can tolerate its physical roughness.

From Captain Coaster

Average wait

Each hour · last 2 months

Today Typical

  1. 11:00 am

    10 min

    Typ. 10 min

  2. 12:00 pm

    10 min

    Typ. 11 min

  3. 1:00 pm

    10 min

    Typ. 12 min

  4. 2:00 pm

    10 min

    Typ. 11 min

  5. 3:00 pm

    —

    Typ. 9 min

  6. 4:00 pm

    —

    Typ. 10 min

Today’s downtime

Today

No stops recorded for this ride today. History is kept for two months.

Broke down 0 times today.

Reliability

93

Solid

1 stop in two months · 20 min down

Earlier

1 stop · 20 min

Tue 1 Sept

  1. 4:21 pm – 4:41 pm · 20 min