New £8.72m rollercoaster to 'transform' Blackpool skyline
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New £8.72m rollercoaster to 'transform' Blackpool skyline

8 May 2026 · Originally published 8 May 2026 9/10 Original headline: First look at £8.72m development 'transforming' seaside town's skyline
The Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool is set to open a new £8.72 million rollercoaster, Aviktas, this May. The record-breaking ride will be the tallest of its kind and is expected to dramatically change the town's skyline. The rollercoaster will stand at 88 feet tall with a peak height of 138 feet.
Source: Liverpool Echo Lancashire
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