The Rocket tram, always a massive attraction and missed too. This was it in Talbot SquareThe Rocket tram, always a massive attraction and missed too. This was it in Talbot Square
The Rocket tram, always a massive attraction and missed too. This was it in Talbot Square

19 vanished Blackpool attractions lost through time including the Fun House and Rocket Tram

By Claire Lark
Published 19th Jan 2024, 15:07 BST
Updated 19th Jan 2024, 15:07 BST

Blackpool leads the way in tourist attractions and whilst many are part of the sheer fabric of the resort, others come and go.

But the memories remain. Have a look and see which ones you visited through the years…

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The sky screamer ride in action on South Pier in the late 1990s

13. Loved and lost attractions

The sky screamer ride in action on South Pier in the late 1990s

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Everybody loved Jungle Jim's at Blackpool Tower - home of kids birthday parties

14. Loved and lost attractions

Everybody loved Jungle Jim's at Blackpool Tower - home of kids birthday parties

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This goes back a bit but many will still remember when Blackpool operated a hovercraft service. This picture shows the SRN 6 Hovercraft arriving on Blackpool Beach to pick up councillors and officials for a shore line demonstration in September 1974

15. Loved and lost attractions

This goes back a bit but many will still remember when Blackpool operated a hovercraft service. This picture shows the SRN 6 Hovercraft arriving on Blackpool Beach to pick up councillors and officials for a shore line demonstration in September 1974

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Who can forget the Fun House - such a legendary attraction at Blackpool Pleasure Beach which succumbed to a devastating blaze in the early 1990s

16. Loved and lost attractions

Who can forget the Fun House - such a legendary attraction at Blackpool Pleasure Beach which succumbed to a devastating blaze in the early 1990s

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A long time ago - North Shore Boating Pool

17. Loved and lost attractions

A long time ago - North Shore Boating Pool

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Remember the huge sign above the door?

18. Loved and lost attractions

Remember the huge sign above the door?

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