Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Big Dipper
Speedy PassThrill RidesOpen · 11:00 am–5:00 pm
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Specs
- Manufacturer
- William H. Strickler
- Type
- Wooden coaster
- Opened
- 1923
- Height
- 18.3 m
- Length
- 1006 m
- Duration
- 2m 30s
Captain’s Review
Highlights
- Historical significance
- Generous airtime
Concerns
- Rough ride
- Uncomfortable seats
- Low capacity
The Big Dipper is celebrated for its historic charm and the generous airtime it provides, which many riders find nostalgic and fun. However, a large portion of reviewers describe the ride as extremely rough, bumpy, and uncomfortable, especially for those seated toward the back or in wheel‑type seats. Capacity is also a common complaint, with the single‑train operation leading to long waits. Recent refurbishments have improved smoothness for some, but the overall experience remains a mix of classic appeal and physical discomfort.
From Captain Coaster
Average wait
Each hour · last 2 months
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Today’s downtime
Today
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Broke down 0 times today.
Reliability
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Unreliable
1 stop in two months · 29h 42m down
Earlier
1 stop · 29h 42m
Tue 1 Sept
12:17 pm – 5:59 pm · 29h 42m