Blackpool donkeys are part of the long tradition of donkey rides being a staple at UK seaside resorts. The practice began in the Victorian era, first becoming popular back in the late 1880s.

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A new £8.72m ride at Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach will change the town’s skyline, according to resort bosses. James Cox, director of marketing, sales and PR at the resport made the announcement ...

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Ms Morris, 58, said for the past 25 years the donkeys from Blackpool had been taken in over the winter months. She said: "We love them. They are wonderful animals with so much character.

Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort has confirmed when one of its most historic and well-loved rides will reopen to the public. The popular family-friendly resort and theme park has announced that ...

THE best family-owned theme park in the country is set to launch a brand-new ride next year. Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort will add a Gyro Swing to its roster of rides in 2026, with work already … ...

IT’S launch day, but this isn’t my first rodeo on Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s “new” shot tower ride, Launch Pad. Known as Ice Blast until 2023 and PlayStation: The Ride before that ...

FACTS THERE are 800 donkeys plying their trade along Britain's coast. THE average price per ride is £2 per person. IN Blackpool, the owners operate 25 stands in designated areas.

A new £8.72m ride at Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach will change the town’s skyline, according to resort bosses. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Lancashire Evening Post, you can get ...

A farm used as a well-earned holiday retreat by Blackpool's famous beach donkeys could be concreted over under new development plans, the land's owners have said. The pack animals have been ...