A Lancashire attraction has been named Britain's best theme park in a list of the top 12 by The Telegraph.

Introducing the list, The Telegraph said: “From vintage rollercoasters to children’s television characters, these are the attractions to visit this summer”.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach was ranked in first place and its ability to cater to a wide range of age groups was noted. Here’s what The Telegraph had to say.

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What did The Telegraph say about Blackpool Pleasure Beach?

The Telegraph said: “Blackpool Pleasure Beach encapsulates the best of the British seaside, especially as the entrance is right on the promenade. There are some properly thrilling rides, too, from the heart-stopping Infusion to the indomitable Big One.

“Smaller children might prefer Nickelodeon Land, which takes its inspiration from popular characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer.

“Combine it with Sandcastles Water Park, further along the front, for an unbeatable day out. In the warmer months, extended opening hours at the Pleasure Beach mean that visitors can experience “late-night riding”, along with firework displays. A winter pantomime is also perennially popular.”

Whether you’re looking for a thrilling day out or want to enjoy a fun outing with the family, there is plenty to do at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

The Telegraph explains that for those wanting to stay nearby, the Boulevard Hotel provides guests with a private entrance to Blackpool Pleasure Beach with prices starting at £115 per night.

If you’d like to find out more about Blackpool Pleasure Beach, you can head to its website.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has earned a 4-star rating on Tripadvisor from 15,213 reviews.

One visitor said: “We had a great day at the pleasure beach. The queues were acceptable, the park wasn’t too busy. Staff friendly to visitors and I felt it was really good value for money.”

Another commented: “100% disabled friendly. I felt so at ease with my trip and all the help the park offered. They couldn't have done more to help me. Carer also went free which helped”.

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Best 12 theme parks in Britain

Here are the best 12 theme parks in Britain, according to The Telegraph:

  1. Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Lancashire
  2. Thorpe Park, Surrey
  3. Gulliver’s World, Cheshire
  4. Drayton Manor, Staffordshire
  5. Dreamland Margate, Kent
  6. Legoland Windsor, Berkshire
  7. Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, Suffolk
  8. Crealy Adventure Park, Devon
  9. Alton Towers, Staffordshire
  10. Chessington World of Adventures, Surrey
  11. Paultons Family Theme Park, Hampshire
  12. Lightwater Valley, Yorkshire

You can see more about each attraction via The Telegraph’s website.