A UK seaside theme park has been named the eighth best in the world, despite once being the subject of ridicule.
British seaside fairs are something of a tradition, but one that was first opened in 1896 is now among the ten best on the planet.
Figures released by TripAdvisor reveal that two of the world's best theme parks are in the United Kingdom.
It comes as part of the review website's 2023 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best “Things to Do” Awards.
The numbers were revealed after analysing 12 months of TripAdvisor review data (from May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023) from millions of travellers across the globe.
This provided them with a definite guide to the very best activities and excursions this year – from bookable tours and experiences to top attractions.
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The reviews show that Blackpool Pleasure Beach is the eighth best amusement park in the world.
The resort has been the subject of ridicule due to the its reputation as a place for dated seaside holidays, with donkey rides and "kiss me quick" hats.
However, the theme park has more than done its bit to change the image of Blackpool as an international tourist destination.
As well as its TripAdvisor ranking, Pleasure Beach claims to be the "world’s most ride intensive amusement park" and promises visitors "adrenaline-fuelled adventure".
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It is home to plenty of record-breaking rollercoasters, including the UK’s tallest rollercoaster, The Big One, the UK’s first looping coaster, Revolution, the UK’s first suspended looping coaster completely over water, Infusion, and the UK's first double launch coaster, Icon.
Meanwhile, younger guests are also very well catered for, with Wallace & Gromit's Thrill-o-matic, the Alice in Wonderland dark ride and Nickleodeon Land all on offer among many others.
The ratings for the theme park have improved its position significantly from last year, seeing it climb six places.
It has a score of 4/5 overall from more than 14,500 reviews.
One five star review from this year reads: "We were having so much fun and didn't want to leave."
Another said: "We had a great day yesterday. It was brilliant. We definitely will be coming back!"
A third added: "Rides wonderful – great mix of white knuckle and tamer rides. Icon and the big one amazing!
"Got drenched on the little log flume which was fantastic."
Meanwhile, last year's fifth place winner, the Milky Way Adventure Park, slipped into tenth to be the UK's second highest rated theme park.
Alton Towers Resort and Drayton Manor Theme Park also made the global top 20, coming in at 12th and 20th respectively.
Kate Urquhart, General Manager, Experiences at TripAdvisor, said: “Experiences turn travellers into adventurers, connecting them with the local community and giving them unforgettable stories for years to come.
"These awards are a testament to the businesses dedicated to ensuring the TripAdvisor community enjoys the most memorable trips, and we’re grateful to everyone who took the time to share their reviews and help fellow travellers plan their next escape.”
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