Walk the Big One at Night 2024
Schedule
Sun Sep 15 2024 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Location
Blackpool Pleasure Beach | Blackpool, EN
About this Event
Have you got a head for heights and a heart for homelessness? Always fancied looking at the Blackpool Illuminations from above?
Shelter UK are looking for brave participants to stand with them in their fight to end the housing emergency...at the top of one of the UK's tallest rollercoasters!
Join the #fightforhome by registering for just £25 (plus Eventbrite fee) and setting your fundraising target to a minimum of £150. Click RESERVE A SPOT to get involved.
Timeslots:
6pm - Daylight
7pm - Daylight/Sunset
8pm - Nighttime
Allow 60 minutes for the completion of the full experience.
Harnesses, helmets and protective equipment will be provided. Sensible footwear or boots with good grip MUST be worn – these are not supplied.
Minimum height 1.32m.
Maximum of 6 walkers per time slot.
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT
You start with a ‘Meet and Greet’ and presentation including a full safety briefing followed by kit-up training and checks on the use of the safety equipment.
You will then be escorted to the base of The Big One main pull-up where you will walk up to the very top of The Big One lift hill.
The ascent will pause at every 50ft to take in the surroundings views and provide an opportunity to hear more about the ride and details of how it works.
Once at the top of the 235ft lift hill there will be ample opportunity to take in the incredible views and secure those lasting pictures.
After descending the 420 steps with a pause at 100ft, your experience ends with a chance to buy any of the exclusive Walk The Big One merchandise.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThis activity may not be suitable for everyone. The walk is a physically demanding activity. Sensible footwear or boots with good grip must be worn in order to participate – these are not supplied.
Participants must attend and understand a safety briefing before attempting the experience, and must also successfully complete a practical training section on the lower part of the structure prior to commencing the walk. Participants must be able to walk unaided, hold onto a handrail and use our prescribed safety equipment and harnesses.
Weather can impact this experience and wet and/or windy or stormy weather may result in postponement or cancellation. In all instances, if the decision is made to cancel the experience we will attempt to contact participants as soon as possible.
Where is it happening?
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, 525 Ocean Blvd, Blackpool, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 25.00
