Beaver Creek (Blackpool Pleasure Beach)

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Beaver Creek
Area42 acres (17 ha)
Attractions
Total10
Roller coasters1
Water rides1
Other rides8
Pleasure Beach Blackpool
Coordinates 53°47′25″N3°03′20″W / 53.79028°N 3.05556°W / 53.79028; -3.05556
Opened1992
Closed5 September 2010
ReplacedFunshineland
Replaced by Nickelodeon Land

Beaver Creek was a children's amusement section in Pleasure Beach Resort (better known as Blackpool Pleasure Beach). It initially opened in 1992, replacing the former children's section, Funshineland. It closed on 5 September 2010 when managing director Amanda Thompson announced that it would be replaced by Nickelodeon Land. Nickelodeon Land opened in Beaver Creek's place on 5 May 2011.[ citation needed ]

Many of the rides that were originally part of Beaver Creek were rethemed and continued to operate in Nickelodeon Land, or moved to a different part of the park.

Former rides

NameOperatedDescription
Helicopters
1960–2010
Children's spinning ride. Sold to Adventure Coast Southport following the 2010 season, where it reopened in 2011. It operated there until 2014, when it was removed.
Veteran Carousel
1977–2024
A miniature carousel built by H.P. Jackson. Relocated under Avalanche's lift hill following the closure of Beaver Creek. Initially renamed to Vintage Carousel, and later renamed to Thompson Carousel. Closed following the 2024 season.
Lunar Carousel
1981–2010
A miniature space-themed carousel built by H.P. Jackson.
Magic Mountain
1932–2010
Children's fantasy-themed dark ride. Built in-house. Originally known as Grotto La Paz and The Fairy Grotto.
Magnus' Mini Dodgems
1977–2010
Children's bumper cars built by Sartori. Originally opened as Mini Autoskooters.
Bradley Beaver's Pirate Ship Ride
1999–present
Mack Rides Sea Storm. Rethemed as Backyardigan's Pirate Treasure for Nickelodeon Land.
Tetley Tea Cup Ride
1962–2016
Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters teacups ride. Relocated within the park for the 2011 season, and renamed to Crazy Daisy. Removed following the 2016 season.
Beaver Creek Log Flume
1992–present
A miniature log flume. Rethemed as Rugrats' Lost River for Nickelodeon Land. Built in-house.
Thor's Turnpike
1961–2024
A children's automobile track ride built by Ihle. Relocated within the park for the 2011 season and renamed to Alpine Rallye. Closed following the 2024 season.
Zipper Dipper
1934–present
A children's wooden coaster composed of bunny hills and a tunnel. Rethemed as Blue Flyer for Nickelodeon Land. [1] Built by Charles Paige.

References

  1. "Zipper Dipper (Pleasure Beach, Blackpool)". Roller Coaster Database. Archived from the original on 2 October 2007. Retrieved 15 September 2007.