Big Dipper is located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in North West England. It is a classic high-speed, turbulent wooden roller coaster suitable for all thrill-seekers. Featuring five awesome drops and a host of twisting and banked turns, this Blackpool Pleasure Beach icon is a world-famous classic.
Big Dipper at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
First built in 1923 by John Miller, Big Dipper is a classic wooden out-and-back roller coaster. The ride was later extended in 1936 by Charlie Paige and Joe Emberton, adding iconic arches over the south entrance of the park alongside additional drops. Recognising its historical significance, the historic ride was designated as a Grade II listed building on 19 April 2017.
Big Dipper Statistics
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- Top Speed: 64km/h (40mph)
- Original Cost: £25k
- Estimated Cost Today: £1.5m
- Track Length: 3300ft (1000m)
- Height: 65ft (20m)
- Manufacturer: William Strickler / John Miller
- Type: Wooden Out and Back
- Lift/Launch: Chain Lift
- Inversions: 0
- G-Force: 3.7 G
- Trains: 2
- Passengers per Train: 24
- Ride Duration: 2m 28s
- Year Opened: 1923
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A Roller Coaster Ride with a Lot of History
Big Dipper at Blackpool Pleasure Beach is amongst the 10 oldest wooden roller coasters in the world. The ride was first built in 1923 by William Strickler and John Miller, but was notably extended in 1936 by Charlie Paige and Joe Emberton. The iconic ride celebrated its 100th birthday in 2023.
The coaster has suffered the occasional accident; on 26 June 1975, part of the main lift hill and first drop was severely damaged by fire. Thankfully, the ride was expertly repaired and continues to thrill guests today.
World Record Endurance
In August 1998, American thrill-seeker Richard Rodriguez set a remarkable world record by continuously riding the Big Dipper for over 1,000 hours. Unbelievably, he then went on to double this mark two years later, riding for a staggering 2,000 hours!
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