15 stellar pictures as Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort's newly re-imagined Launch Pad ride opens

By Sean Gleaves

Digital Reporter

Published 7th May 2025, 18:00 GMT

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort has officially opened Launch Pad - a thrilling 210ft ride that reaches speeds of up to 80mph.

Take a look at 15 pictures from the opening ceremony:

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13. Launch Pad officially opens at Pleasure Beach Resort

The senior team behind Launch Pad enjoy the first ride. (L-R) James Cox, Director of Marketing, Sales & PR, Nick Thompson, Deputy MD, Karl Murphy, Director of Engineering, and Mark Holden, Group CFO. | Pleasure Beach Resort

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14. Launch Pad officially opens at Pleasure Beach Resort

Launch Pad’s re-imagining is the latest stage in Pleasure Beach Resort’s “period of evolution”, which has seen bosses announce the arrival of a brand new £8.72m Gyro Swing, opening in 2026. | National World

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15. Launch Pad officially opens at Pleasure Beach Resort

The best value eTickets for Pleasure Beach can be booked in advance online at www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com | National World

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