24/04/2025 09:20
A UK attraction has claimed the number one spot for the best attractions to take kids to this summer.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has been named the number one destination to take kids to this summer to break boredom, based on its reviews.
According to AttractionTickets.com’s index, Blackpool Pleasure Beach achieved the highest score out of the attraction ranked, beating global giants like Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando.
The Lancashire-based attraction scored 31.3 out of a possible 35 marks.
Oliver Brendon, CEO of AttractionTickets.com, said: “It's no surprise that destinations such as Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Walt Disney World, and Universal Orlando Resort top the list, as they each offer high levels of interactivity and imagination.
“For parents, that means fewer screen-time battles and more meaningful moments together.”
Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, both in Florida, USA, followed Blackpool Pleasure Beach scoring 30.1 and 30 respectively.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is home to 10 rollercoasters, five ‘dark’ (indoor) rides, five water rides and 12 Nickelodeon-themed rides.
The attraction also has a number of shows and events throughout the year, including late night riding and fireworks.
In addition, reimagined for 2025 is the Launch Pad, which reaches speeds of 80mph and sends riders 210ft into the air on a towering steel structure.
In other words, the ride flies up 20-storeys before taking only two seconds to reach the ground again.
Oliver added: “Nowadays, keeping children entertained on holiday is more challenging than ever.
“With many kids accustomed to the instant gratification of iPad games and interactive television shows, traditional holiday moments, such as lounging by the pool or playing on the beach, often aren't enough to hold their attention.”
The Banish Boredom Index was made by analysing reviews from over 160 destinations and the UK dominated the top 20, with iconic spots like the Tower of London, Ribby Hall Village, and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London making the list.
Lesser-known Ribby Hall Village managed to secure the fourth spot.
The attraction includes indoor and outdoor pools, a health club with a gym, a spa, archery, fishing and golf.
There is also an onsite Wild Discovery zoo, a boating lake and a number of adventure play areas.
Top boredem-banishing attractions
These are the top boredom-banishing attractions for children across the globe.
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Lancashire, UK
- Walt Disney World Resort, Florida, USA
- Universal Orlando Resort, Florida, USA
- Ribby Hall Village, Lancashire, UK
- Disneyland Paris, France
- Warner Bros Studio Tour, London, UK
- Tower of London, UK
- Chessington World of Adventures, Surrey, UK
- Universal Studios Hollywood, California, USA
- Thorpe Park, Surrey, UK
- Siam Park, Tenerife, Spain
- Warwick Castle, Warwickshire, UK
- West Midlands Safari Park, Worcestershire, UK
- Legoland Billund, Denmark
- Puy du Fou, France
- Aquatica, Orlando, USA
- Discovery Cove, Orlando, USA
- Windsor Castle, Berkshire, UK
- Madame Tussauds, London, UK
- Waterbom Bali, Indonesia
