Earlier today, Theme Park Network has announced that Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort will host the UK Theme Park Awards 2026. Pleasure Beach has been a recipient of a number of these awards since their inception in 2020.

The awards celebrate excellence across the UK theme park industry and will take place on 10 September 2026. They will recognise outstanding achievement across both major operators and much-loved independent attractions.

Speaking about this announcement, Pleasure Beach CEO Amanda Thompson OBE said “The UK Theme Park Awards 2026 promises to be a fantastic occasion, and we can’t wait to showcase everything that makes Pleasure Beach such a special place.”

“The awards are the perfect platform to demonstrate our ambition and innovation. We’re excited to welcome everyone to experience it first hand, and proud to be at the heart of such a huge event for the industry.” added James Cox, Pleasure Beach Director of Marketing.