The Big One

The track extends for 1675 meters through the Lancashire coast, reaching speeds of 119 kilometers per hour with steep drops and turns.

After its inauguration in May 1994, this hypercoaster held the record for both the tallest and steepest roller coaster in the world.

The structure changed the Blackpool coastline profile, making the red tracks and blue supports visible from multiple points across the Lancashire shore.

Three trains with five cars each transport 1700 riders per hour, with a minimum height requirement of 132 centimeters for passengers.

The first descent drops riders at a 65-degree angle from a height of 65 meters, generating forces of up to 3.5 times gravity.

Location: Blackpool

Official opening: May 28, 1994

Height: 64.9 m

Length: 1,675.5 m

Part of: Pleasure Beach Resort

GPS coordinates: 53.78917,-3.05528

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:27