Hidden Secrets Of Blackpool Pleasure Beach | The Park Beginnings!

We take a look at the hidden secrets and history of Blackpool Pleasure Beach in their 125th anniversary year. With behind the scenes access and rare and never before seen footage from the Pleasure Beach Archives.
In this video we delve into the origins of the Pleasure Beach, the family behind it and the lost rides of the park with some AdventureMe before and after photo fades thrown in.
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0:00 Introduction
0:54 PARK ORIGINS & HISTORY
6:00 JOSEPH EMBERTON
7:59 LOST RIDES OF THE PLEASURE BEACH
8:10 JACK & JILL SLIDE
8:33 PLEASURE BEACH FUN HOUSE
9:13 NOAH'S ARK
9:59 CABLEWAY
10:34 VELVET COASTER
11:00 THE VIRGINIA REEL
11:29 WATER CHUTE
12:08 THE WILD MOUSE & CONSTRUCTION
13:15 BEFORE & AFTER PHOTO'S
18:10 Outro

[@Tonester666101]

Felt a little tear in my eye when you talked about the Wild Mouse. Having had the pleasure of experiencing thousands of different rides in my life, that one is still my all time favourite. Can't believe they can't find a way of bringing it back, either with a way to please the H&S mob, or to put 2 fingers up to them as the public want it back. Well made Darren. I learned so much about my favourite entertainment venue and loved the overlays. Look forward to pt2.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Tony. Missed by all I think.

[@leonskum.5682]

Yes it was awesome!!

[@jonathanclowes966]

What an absolutely brilliant video. Brought tears to my eyes thinking about my childhood. Just awesome, thank you!

[@endisforever22]

the wild mouse has to be one of the most terrifying rides ive ever been on been 6ft4 with my wife in front taking them corners full speed ive neber felt like im going to fall out a ride like it did that one, pitty the improvemnts couldnt save it, a modern alternative is the sonic spinball at alton towers its a similer kind of ride but much more modern

[@pamelagreenwood8280]

@@endisforever22 Not just me then! 😉

[@WmDavidHarrison]

Excellent vlog. Have visited many times over 60 years and have seen many changes. River Caves, Big Dipper, Log Flume are my favourites. My grandmother stumbled and banged her nose in Noah's Ark as it rocked ... we've always called it Nose Ark since then!

[@AdventureMe]

Lol. I love that.

[@lorrainem16660]

Goodness,brings back the memory of me falling down the steep steps in Noah's ark and hurting my back in 1968,I was 8.wasnt as keen after that🙂

[@martinmarsola6477]

It’s sad in a way, to see the many people enjoying the amusement park in the early 20th century, but are all gone. It would be astonishing to speak with them on what experienced on the rides, in comparison with today’s replacements. As always, thank you Darren for your astonishing trips back in time, as presented. Your videos are always interesting and informative to the people that you show today. Cheers mate! 🇬🇧😊👍🇺🇸

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Martin

[@PatricioGarcia1973]

Same thing with Luna Park in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn NY. All the rides full of people and now probable 10% of the people use the rides….

[@martinmarsola6477]

@@PatricioGarcia1973 Your absolutely right !God bless you!

[@Dan23_7]

This video has blown me away mate, I’ve had goosebumps most of the way through it. I never knew it was built on the sand, to see those foundations, you’ve spoilt us 👌🏼👍🏼 Your new to old pictures and videos are unreal. I loved hearing the old interviews near the end “Making old people young again” Wow, just wow I actually feel a bit emotional 😂😂 You work so hard to show us magic Living so close I spent a lot of days out there. Thank you so much and I can’t wait for next weeks 😃

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Dan. I put my all into this one.

[@Dan23_7]

@@AdventureMe I’ve just shared it with my brother. I’m a huge fan of the engineering side of things and how things are built and function. The older the better as they had limited technology compared to nowadays. But the age old saying stands “built to last” Marvellous work mate. I got on to you through Martin Z

[@LesleyH]

Same. I had goosebumps and just an overall feeling of nostalgia for a place that was such a huge part of my childhood & teenage years. So good!

[@Dan23_7]

@@LesleyH I can’t wait for Sunday

[@lorraine6573]

I spent most of my childhood in the fun house. So sad that it has gone. It truly was an amazing experience

[@AdventureMe]

Yes me too

[@lindatannock]

I loved it too!! It was brilliant fun 😁👏🏻👏🏻

[@dancedecker]

Yes, it was sad when it burned down. It was certainly iconic, but it had probably had it's day. But what was a little interesting though, if I recall correctly, was that at a press conference hurriedly set up the next morning to say how very unfortunate it was that it had sadly gone (and done whilst the fire brigade were still in attendance damping the embers down), they produced the plans for the new Valhalla ride that would be on the same site. Hmmm.. i just thought at the time, that that was perhaps a bit.... interesting.

[@dancedecker]

@@minimaxi802 I agree. It was excellent and as I said... interesting..how it all happened

[@stevenmarsden-lloyd814]

This is a fantastic vid - so so informative and I love how you overlaid the old photo an the new. Cant wait for the next 2 vids

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Steven

[@stephenpayne4896]

Really interesting and informative -a highly polished and professional presentation. Can’t wait for Part 2!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Stephen

[@carlblackburn7112]

@@AdventureMe When is part 2

[@AdventureMe]

@@carlblackburn7112 This sunday

[@rachelwalker7091]

This is so good. Your best work yet. Great fades, and the first time I remember the old fade more than the new on a couple of them. Really looking forward to the next two parts. Thanks.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Rachel

[@neilbethell2299]

Fantastic video and research. Brings back some great memories from the 80s staying here, thinking about a long lads weekend in 2022👍

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Neil. More to come next week.

[@liesl7617]

Heading down from Scotland to Blackpool on Wednesday for a day at the Pleasure Beach. Will look at it a bit differently now! Great video! Very much looking for the next 2 installments.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. More to come

[@noelht1]

As a Blackpool lad who now has lived abroad for a number of years I can smell and taste the pleasure beach through your videos. Thank you very much indeed.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. Could do with smell-o-vision

[@robertburgess3767]

Darren best editing to date...put a lump in my throat, not been to Blackpool for many many years, went with my gran who passed away in 2000...brought back many memories, which is what I love about your channel...thankyou so much...cant wait for the next part! 👍❤

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Robert. Glad it paid off.

[@Thurlby99]

Great history with overlays great memories of days gone by. Brilliant vlog.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks scott

[@Sean.Ireland]

Absolutely brilliant video of my favourite amusement park old footage and history are incredible, thank you so much for putting this together. Just Amazing.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Sean. More to come next week.

[@zippyisking]

Yet another great vlog Darren glad I waited 😉 can't wait for the next 2 installments now. The music at the end made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Like someone else has already said I too didn't realise it was actually built on the beach.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks 👍

[@crobinson8544]

Fantastic vid from my favourite Vloger. Been waiting for a decent recap of BPB. Fascinating stuff! 😁🎢🎡🎠

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. More to come

[@crobinson8544]

Can't wait 🙂

[@griswold67]

Just fantastic Darren. I shed a tear!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Mark

[@foleyartist62]

Well researched, edited and visually put together. Brought back memories and found the vintage footage of 1920's, 30s etc fascinating. I gather the recent shots showing the park near empty was because you filmed when it wasn't open to the public? You'll have to visit and film again when crowds are making it come alive.

[@AdventureMe]

It was open. Just a quiet weekday.

[@colindavid2078]

This is one of the saddest things, even on a busy day in the summer, the park is nowhere near the crowds that came back in the early days. Too many people go abroad now for "relaxing" sun holidays, instead of enjoying the fun more local!

[@stuartgrant5385]

@@colindavid2078 nah no if u have been in recent years. On there busy days it’s near unbearable which it has been a few times recently Love the park and will always go but will try choose my days from now on lol

[@martint6819]

Excellent video, Darren... really enjoyed that. Look forward to the next

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Martin

[@pleasurebeachthrills2693]

This made me so emotional!! Thank you so so so much for making this 🥰

[@AdventureMe]

No problem. More to come next week.

[@haroldhorseposture9435]

The best Pleasure Beach vlog yet ? I reckon so. Well done , you've nailed it. Looking forward to the next installments. Incidentally, the current ASLEF journal has a spot on all that you covered in your Crystal Palace series. But.....you got there first,and did it better than anyone else ! Good work all-round.

[@AdventureMe]

What's the ASLEF journal?

[@haroldhorseposture9435]

@@AdventureMe it's the monthly 'comic' we get as members of ASLEF, the train driver's union. It had quite a spot on Crystal Palace, 3 pages . It's a very occasional thing they do. Must have been a slow month politically or industrial relations-wise !! Very welcome all the same .

[@MDTProductions]

Hi Darren, Excellent first episode as I knew it would be. The archive footage the park has let you use has allowed you to work your magic with it :) It's really great to see gold dust period footage like that being made available to share with the present day and future guests of the Pleasure Beach, rather than it getting lost to time. I enjoyed all of it. As you know I am currently beavering away on a special about The Big Dipper as it approaches its 99th Anniversary next year, so particularly enjoyed all of vintage construction footage of the Wild Mouse, The Now & Then fades, and of course the bits with the Big Dipper in it :) Great work, Regards Mark 🎢🎡🎠🎪

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@shirleylynch7529]

Fantastic. That was amazing. Can’t wait till next instalment. You bring us most interesting series and documentaries. Thank you

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Shirley

[@pickle3457]

Awesome. Really appreciate the time and effort you must put in to making this. Thanks

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@carolliptrot1248]

Loved it, so many memories there from childhood. The old days footage was so good to see. Thank you 😊

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks carol

[@chrismcerlain1664]

Another fascinating video. I'm local to Blackpool, will look at it in a different light next time I go. Looking forward to part 2.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Chris

[@craigsouthwell3484]

Brilliant video. You never fail to deliver Darren. Have been looking forward to this series all week. Blackpool Pleasure Beach 125 soundtrack at the end absolutely brilliant touch. Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Roll on next Sunday.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Craig. With a little editing from me to get some extra soundbites in there.

[@ponyboymb]

Wow'''''fantastic, this brought back so many memories from going to Blackpool as a young child! Seeing the wild mouse 🐀 (remember moaning to my dad to take me on) lol was black and blue when yer got off. The funhouse-so many hours of Fun in there. Really looking forward to seeing the others 👊🏻🤟🏻👌🏻🔥 And! Yes, never realised it was built actually on the beach ⛱️, every day is a school day 🤟🏻

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@gps-gps]

I can't get enough of your video's, they are fantastic, so interesting. The overlays with old photo's really add an immersive feel and make it so much more interesting. My Gran, who was born in 1911, used to holiday at Blackpool every year, when she was a little girl. Her ashes were scattered off North Pier. It's mind blowing to watch your video and see Blackpool as she would have seen it all those years ago. Kind regards..

[@AdventureMe]

Thank you very much!

[@douglasthompson296]

Hi Darren, fabulous, fabulous first episode, you haven't let us down! A lot of nostalgia right there. The old photos which showed how busy it was back then too when it was free entry to most areas. No such thing as wrist bands or tokens and still you had to jossle and push to get on a ride. Old days old ways. Most folks were on holiday not just day tripping in those days before Spain was available sighhhhh. Looking forward to pts 2&3. Cheers matey DougT, Mrs Warboy sends her regards and says walking around Blackpool played havoc with her bunions 😁

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Doug.

[@Dave1976.]

What an absolute cracking start to this 3 part series Darren. Part 1 is excellent. I can't wait for parts 2 & 3. I remember years ago in the summers of 1994 95 & 96 the pleasure beach use to have 50p wk ends then £1 wk ends. This has since all stopped. You can understand why. The vlog about scarefest is well worth a watch. We are going to make a visit. I'm only 5 miles away from Blackpool. Fantastic as always 5***** + . The before and after scenes take it right back to the creation of the pleasure beaching how it all started. Thanks to you, we all know and understand the history of how it came about.

[@AdventureMe]

Yes I used to go to the 50p WOW weekends as they were called. Thanks mate

[@DesigntowinLew]

Another fascinating Vlog Darren . Great to see the history of the site .

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Lewis

[@Delta-pantages]

I remember so much of this park. It's remarkable how they maximise the use of the space by intertwining rides. I am sure it is unique in that.

[@AdventureMe]

Yes it is. Thanks for watching

[@tallpaul8t3]

Great video as always…loved the now/then sequences. Well done man 👍

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@paigeleigh2554]

What an absolutely wonderful video. I enjoyed every minute! Thank you!

[@G4RY1159]

Sadly the place has went downhill I hate even saying that because I've got a lot of history with the Town and fell in love with the place around 1974 on my first ever visit, lots of areas need upgrading and fast, I know the council does try and I still hope the town can get back to roughly where it was ''if that's Poss'' I've not been since Sep 2018 but will return at sometime in the future, all those three piers need fast attention as all three just look unkept and in fast need of upgrading. Very interesting video, you've clearly done some homework. Thanks.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for watching

[@kevinseymour8793]

What an incredibly good documentary 👏 , almost sounded like a Blackpool Pleasure Parade soundtrack at the end.... Can't wait for the next episode of this masterpiece. Thank you

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Kevin. I worked hard on this one.

[@bernardpage4639]

Very interesting video, brought back many memories, especially the Fun Houe.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Bernard

[@GOMOLO64]

Fantastic video, by far the best walkthrough of BPB history I've ever seen. Thank you!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it

[@hishonoursirdrinksalot1916]

Feel pretty lucky to have been born in the 1970's where most of the old rides were still there and saw the new ones replace them, love Blackpool Pleasure Beach, great memories.

[@lindatannock]

Same here! 1st went there in 1973/4, and went numerous times as a child in the 70's and 80's. Went a lot in the 90's when I worked for Stageworks WWP (show company that put Hot Ice etc on), and was often given free tix for rides when I was in Blackpool. Fun times!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. More to come.

[@fidgetspinner343]

What a superb, well done video. Loved all the footage, music and effects. Just fantastic, this video will give many people great memories flooding back. The montage with music even made me feel a bit teary thinking about my grandma. 👍

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. More to come

[@georginacat7667]

I cry everytime I see the pleasure Beach because it was the most bestest place in the world when I was a child

[@stephenharper9961]

I love railway videos you do, but this is bloody fantastic, very informative and interesting, this is the best video you've done so far, I love seeing your efforts paying off, keep up the amazing work

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Stephen. Don't worry there is a railway of sorts in the next episode.

[@stephenharper9961]

@@AdventureMelooking forward to it, just remembering Blackpool in its heyday, and due to the family, they made some amazing memories for alot of people including Walt Disney himself 😊

[@Mrs_Funshine]

Felt quite emotional seeing the blended photos from modern day to years gone by. Amazing footage and I love how you have put it all together. Just got part 3 to go now. Wonderful series.

[@AdventureMe]

Thank Mrs Funshine.

[@StuartMulcrow]

Thank you so much for posting this excellent and very well researched video. Incredibly interesting and a pleasure to watch. Can’t wait for part 2!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Stuz. Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate your comments. Part 2 out next Sunday.

[@StuartMulcrow]

Look forward to watching part 2.

[@jeffallinson8089]

Another triumph of a video, I really enjoyed it so thanks for your research and hard work. Still can't believe I've never been to Blackpool. Its the Stag and Hen do reputation that puts me off.

[@AdventureMe]

Oh it's much nicer than that Jeff. It's well worth a visit.

[@jeffallinson8089]

@@AdventureMe I must give it a go; the wife has wanted to take me for years as she has been many times as a kid.

[@aligiff17]

Love these videos Darren, your research is so good, the superimposed shots, everything makes it a compelling watch, thanks for the work you put into them, much appreciated, That laughing clown tho, still gives me the creeps, 🤡😂 Tfs 😊

[@AdventureMe]

Many thanks! Wait until episode two for more clown goodness. lol

[@aligiff17]

@@AdventureMe Can't wait 😂

[@DisneyMarkUK]

ANAZING!!! You’re doing my favourite place on earth proud Darren! Thank you.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate.

[@MrViperclan1]

Absolutely brilliant video. Can't wait for the next one. I love Blackpool Pleasure Beach, always have always will.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Mark. Me too.

[@deborahleach9106]

Amazing Darren! I used to love the Fun House. I remember it costing 35p at the time and spending hours in there. I especially loved the wooden slides, where you couldn't see the bottom from the top, it was so steep and the wooden spinning ride which pinned you to the side. Can't wait for episode 2! By the way, have you considered doing a film on Halifax High Level railway?

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Deborah. Yes high level is already researched. Just need to get round to doing it.

[@tehf00n]

I spent many weekends just hanging out in the Funhouse. I wasn't surprised when it burned down though. Everything was so old, it was a firetrap.

[@MikesFoggyIdea]

Wow, some of those old rides look a little questionable on their safety, bet that made them exciting.

[@AdventureMe]

Yes very. Wouldn't get away with that today.

[@frankiewilde7791]

And they were so much fun. I'd rather have Big Dipper, Grand National, Wild Mouse over the Big One, Infusion and the modern rides. You just don't get that from any other park that's what makes the Pleasure Beach special. I still can't believe they got rid of Wild Mouse, one of my favourite coasters of all time. I'll never forget that feeling of thinking you were about to fly off the tracking during the sharp turns.

[@deborahbrackenbury2207]

Great video as usual So many memories watching this, hours of fun in the Fun House x

[@AdventureMe]

Me too. Loved it.

[@garethwood6659]

Very interesting and informative. Thank you so much. X

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Gareth

[@jmcmillan1343]

Great vid as always mate please do a history of Blackpool tower circus and go under the ring to the old stables as a circus fan that would be amazing

[@AdventureMe]

I would love to. Doubt they would let me.

[@jmcmillan1343]

@@AdventureMe no harm in asking they can only say no

[@rwalker9644]

As ever a well made entertaining video - childhood memories - technical infor - cant wait for the next one cheers Rob

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks rob.

[@llay101]

This is my favourite video of yours so far, absolutely superb.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Jason. Probably my favourite too.

[@geoffreyberndt2666]

Just watched this, the 1st video and I have to applaud you on the high quality of the production, the historic overlays against the modern site and your accompanying narration (for the want of a better word) was all riveting to watch. If only some of the extinct rides could come back, what a thrill. The evolution and history of the park to date was fascinating, I was glued to my screen throughout. It’s amazing that the Thompson ownership spans right back so far. A huge well done to you and a massive thanks for an amazing historic journey. 👍👌👏

[@ParkSpill]

Loved this! Such a brill look at such a historic park!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks guys. And again, congratulations on the wedding.

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

Great part one Darren, amazing to think it's been in the same family for 125 years, so its built on the beach and then they built roads and buildings around it, I've never been there but watched plenty of vlogs here, great research mate, looking forward to part 2.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@lindamccaughey6669]

Gosh that was fantastic all that history there, can’t wait to see the rest. Thanks so much for taking me along. P,ease stay safe and take care

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Linda

[@dancoultas4848]

What an absolutely epic video, I loved your commentary and how you brought back the original feel of the park so beautifully through the editing

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Dan. I enjoyed this one

[@E69apeTheMatrix420]

Thanks for making this documentary. Really good job! 10 / 10 on the edit, audio and subject. Nice work.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Henry. Much appreciated

[@carlarobinson8075]

Love love your vlogs and you've surpassed yourself with this.. obsessed with the fades.. interesting enough when it's places I don't know, but BPB has blown my mind. Bring on Part 2 asap please! 🙂🎢

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Carla

[@richardidle1289]

Great video. Really enjoyed that. Look forward to the next two 👍🏻

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Richard

[@mikesilcock2018]

What a truly amazing video! Really well put together and edited. Loved all the facts and history. Well done!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate, more to come very soon.

[@LesleyH]

This was just so wonderful to watch. I grew up in Cleveleys and a day out at the Pleasure Beach was always a really fun special day. Now I live in Australia & this was just so awesome to watch. It gave me that excited feeling again. Definitely want to come back once covid is under control. Thank you so much! Really look forward to the next episodes.

[@AdventureMe]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@monkfish43]

Brings back many happy childhood memories, thank you.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for watching

[@monkfish43]

@@AdventureMe My pleasure.

[@oligould8575]

Blackpool is probably my favourite park of all time... so much history... some of the rides used to feel outright dangerous, (the steeplechase and crazy mouse come to mind) which added a whole level of "Don't let go" excitement that's hard to replicate these days with OTT H&S... the queues are usually reasonable too... I've stayed on some of the best rides for a second go around when there's been no queue before!... there's so much more I could say about this one of a kind park, and intend to visit again soon. much love to Blackpool and thank you for making this series, look forward to seeing the next episode :)

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. More to come.

[@laviniajohnson9210]

You make really great videos bringing back good memories, thanks!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Lavinia

[@padraicodomhnall2760]

Brilliant work! I found it fascinating to learn about the history of this iconic place and to remember the magic I found there as a child. Thank you very much, and I'm really looking forward to the next installments.

[@AdventureMe]

Many thanks!

[@21macca21]

WoooW Truly great video n had some flashbacks

[@1300FWD]

A simple like to the video really don’t seem enough, absolutely brilliant and i cant wait for the next two instalments. I knew the Pleasure Beach was built originally on the beach but to see the beach is still below the foundations of the flying machine is incredible! Well done Darren 👌👌👍

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelwatterson2965]

Great stuff Darren, thanks for this. Brought back happy memories of frequent visits late 1960's early 1970's. The Haunted Swing, I think it was called, was a favourite of mine.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Michael. The Haunted Swing is still going today,, it's now part of the "Impossible" maze.

[@timbirkin1971]

What a fabulous video …can’t wait for parts two and three 😀

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Tim

[@porkzero]

Once again.. Brilliant!!! Looking forward to the next 2 parts. 🙂🙃🙂

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@zamiadams4343]

All my favourite childhood memories were at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. I LOVED arcades and still do, i remember playing Star Wars in the arcade there for the first time and many many others. Would have been the early 80's. Thanks for this amazing video i really enjoyed it. Memories come flooding back.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for watching.

[@OSCARBRAVO94]

Wow just wow!, a work of art right there and thoroughly enjoyable series. thank you!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Oliver.

[@orbitboi63]

Another great video. It's sad how things over time change not always for the good but it's good to see it is still going. How you blend in the old with the new is again great. You do your home work for sure. Another thing to see when we come over from New Zealand.

[@AdventureMe]

Yes you need to check it out.

[@robwilkinson11]

This is amazing! Just had a wonderful weekend at the pleasure beach and the history is amazing! Thank you for these videos!

[@AdventureMe]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@courtneybulger2649]

Absolutely amazing! I have no idea how I stumbled onto this video but I’m so glad I did, fantastic photographs and videos, fantastic facts and the montage at the end was fascinating and so well put together! Thank you for this video it’s really cheered me up seeing the place my grandparents would describe, the old rides my parents would always point out, my favourite rides as a child and now my sons favourite place to go!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Courtney. Glad you enjoyed the first one. 2 more to come.

[@pietweety7020]

May have commented before on this video but I find it amazing. I can’t express how I feel when I watch your videos, from the narration to the video to the photos and the uplifting music, it has it all. I can’t commend you enough pal keep up the fantastic work👍👍🙏

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks bud. I'm proud of this one.

[@VixOfAllTrades]

Your research, storytelling and editing is second to none. Loving your work. Hope to see your channel soar. Your Crystal Palace videos are brilliant.

[@AdventureMe]

Much appreciated! Thanks Vix.

[@adeh503]

This is one of the best videos I've seen on this.. Awesome work buddy

[@AdventureMe]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lizzieburton5276]

Wow what an amazing thrilling video part 1. I don't know much about the pleasure beach but your research, informative detail and fading in & out pictures from original to modern day is simply breath taking. You are such an incredible video maker. Can't wait for part 2.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Lizzie. Much appreciated

[@kevincross9206]

So cool having this access, the building has so many hidden stories to tell.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks kevin.

[@ThrillsandFood]

What a fantastic jaunt through the history of this park, loved this vlog

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks so much!

[@paulbrown9802]

What an incredible video! I’ve been to BPB so many times but fascinating to find out about the history and to see the morphing of the old and new images - just wow! Great work and I look forward to seeing more in your next video

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. More to come

[@HTV55838]

Absolutely brilliant Darren!!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate

[@mini_adventurer8060]

Honestly amazing, brilliantly done,my little boy loves the pleasure beach and we enjoyed watching it together, top marks for including the cable car and the wild mouse. 😀

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Lucy. More to come

[@toptiertrips]

Wow! I love the history of Blackpool Pleasure Beach! Lots of footage I’ve never seen before here! Those before and after shots are amazing! Blackpool Pleasure Beach is my favourite park in the world; I can’t wait to see what the future holds for them! Looking forward to part 2! :)

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for watching

[@TravelHonestly]

Superb. Thank you!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for watching

[@lindatannock]

Fantastic video! I've got such fond memories of PB, from being a kid in the 70's/80's, to working for the Thompsons (Amanda) in the 90's. I worked for Stageworks WWP in the ice show, but I worked in Europa Park, Germany for Hot Ice, rather than in Blackers. Geoffrey Thompson used to come out every summer to visit us and see the show, and took us out for dinner and drinks, which was very kind. Some of the PB managers would come out too, and we always had fun! Great memories 😊. Mands would direct our show in Germany, then go back and start Hot Ice rehearsals almost immediately. Lots of great memories from the 90's! 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@AdventureMe]

Great memories. Love Europa Park.

[@CarrotStickCam]

This was brilliantly made, I’ve always enjoyed Blackpool Pleasure Beach and it’s really interesting learning it’s history. Amazing video! 👍

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. More to come.

[@PupRiku]

I've just found your channel and I'm already obsessed. Absolutely love your content. The Pleasure Beach always has had a special place in my heart. You're great at presenting, and rather handsome too...

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. Glad you are enjoying it.

[@paulcgburrows7267]

Absolutely brilliant loved it can't wait next one you have made

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Paul

[@WalkWithMeTim]

WOW great video! loved this! looking forward to the others

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. Love yours too. Been watching you for ages. Just watched your Media City one.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

@@AdventureMe thanks!

[@johnlaw3323]

Truly fascinating loved it.

[@chrisseed4643]

Brilliant video. Informative and full of facts I certainly didn't know. Excellent work.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for watching, More to come from here soon.

[@suesmith4366]

A treat indeed 👍🏻😎 my favourite ride, plus loads more I didn’t know about, fantastic Darren 🤩

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks sue. X

[@sincerelyinsincere9268]

What a GREAT video, quite emotional in places, thank you for taking the time to produce it :)

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for watching.

[@mattierenton701]

Absolutely fantastic emotional video, loved then then/now pics and the Pleasure Beach 125 Glen Robertson Soundtrack along side was a really nice touch.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Matt, yes I had to get the song in there somehow. They kindly let me use it, and edit it too. Added a few more voices in there.