Ice Blast

Standing at 210 feet tall, this vertical drop tower shoots riders up at breakneck speed before plummeting them back down in a stomach-churning free fall. Ice Blast is one of Blackpool Pleasure Beach's most terrifying rides - and that's saying something in a resort famous for white-knuckle thrills.

The ride itself lasts barely 30 seconds, but those moments feel like an eternity when you're hurtling skyward at 80mph. At the peak, there's a brief moment of weightlessness before gravity takes over with vengeance. The views across Blackpool and the Irish Sea are spectacular, though you'll be too busy screaming to properly appreciate them.

Thrill-seekers will absolutely love this - it's proper intense and delivers exactly what it promises. Families with younger children should steer well clear unless the kids are genuinely fearless. Height restrictions apply, naturally.

If you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks like Haven Marton Mere or Newton Hall, Ice Blast makes for a brilliant day trip addition to the Pleasure Beach. The ride queue moves fairly quickly, so you won't waste half your day waiting. Best tackled early in your visit when your nerves are still intact - once you've done this, everything else feels tame by comparison.