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Skegness Pleasure Beach Trivia Quiz

Skegness is small town on the east coast in England. Its main amusement park is Bottons Pleasure Beach. Here is a short quiz about this centre of entertainment!

A multiple-choice quiz by sentineluk. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
sentineluk

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
191,225

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
516

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Question 1 of 10

1. There was only one coaster in the park which has height restrictions and could be considered an adult roller coaster. What was its name? Hint

Storm

Tempest

Vengeance

Wild

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Question 2 of 10

2. The park has a crazy golf course?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the newest rides is a small suspended coaster with a distinctive style. What is it called? Hint

Queen Bee

Killer Bee

Don't Look Down

Wasp

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many coasters are there at the Pleasure Beach? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Pleasure Beach is over 70 years old?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Is Pleasure Beach open all year?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. The log flume is a recent addition to the park. What is its name? Hint

Wild River

The Rapids

Raging River

The Falls

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Question 8 of 10

8. Another must for an amusement park is a Ghost Train. Is there one at Pleasure Beach?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. What would an amusement park be without food! There are a few fast food outlets at Pleasure Beach but only one major chain has a restaurant there. Which chain? Hint

Burger King

Pizza Hut

KFC

McDonalds

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Question 10 of 10

10. About 5 miles from Skegness, in Ingoldmells, is an amusement park which is one of the largest indoor amusement parks in the world. What is its name? Hint

Pleasure Island

Thrilling Island

Treasure Island

Fantasy Island

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. There was only one coaster in the park which has height restrictions and could be considered an adult roller coaster. What was its name?

Answer: Storm

Built in 1989 and standing 40 feet high it's not the tallest coaster in the world but it is the tallest at Pleasure Beach. It is 1066 feet long and cars can reach speeds of 35 mph.

2. The park has a crazy golf course?

Answer: True

In fact it has two. The largest one has a pirate theme. The other is often overlooked as it's very small and lies between McDonalds and the log flume.

3. One of the newest rides is a small suspended coaster with a distinctive style. What is it called?

Answer: Queen Bee

It was built and opened in 2002 and has a distinctive bee theme. Part of the ride travels through a honeycomb. It's a short ride at only 410 feet and it reaches speeds of 13 mph.

4. How many coasters are there at the Pleasure Beach?

Answer: 4

They are the Queen Bee, Storm, The Runaway Train and The Big Apple. For some reason Pleasure Beach has three small coasters suitable for young kids and only one, Storm, suitable for adults.

5. Pleasure Beach is over 70 years old?

Answer: True

It was first opened in 1930 by Billy Butlin. He also opened his first Butlins Holiday Park just outside Skegness in the same year. Millions of people have spent their holidays at a Butlins park since he opened his first.

6. Is Pleasure Beach open all year?

Answer: No

Like most parks in England, it is open for weekends in the early and late seasons. During the main season, June, July and August it is open 12 hours a day, seven days a week.

7. The log flume is a recent addition to the park. What is its name?

Answer: Wild River

Wild River opened in 2004 and was part of a major makeover in front of the park. It has two drops and is aound 25 feet high.

8. Another must for an amusement park is a Ghost Train. Is there one at Pleasure Beach?

Answer: Yes

The oldest ride in the park, originally built in 1930 and revamped and updated many times since.

9. What would an amusement park be without food! There are a few fast food outlets at Pleasure Beach but only one major chain has a restaurant there. Which chain?

Answer: McDonalds

'Opened in 2003 and built in front of the park on what was a car park. The log flume joined it in front of the fair a year later.

10. About 5 miles from Skegness, in Ingoldmells, is an amusement park which is one of the largest indoor amusement parks in the world. What is its name?

Answer: Fantasy Island

Opened in 1995 it has many rides including two huge coaster, The Millennium Coaster and The Jubilee Odyssey coaster, standing at 155 feet and 175 feet respectively.

Source: Author sentineluk

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