LIVING

Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Lancashire

Blackpool

History
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has grown into one of the UK's largest leisure parks since its genesis at the turn of the 20th century. There are many original rides and attractions going back decades still in use today. Naturally with age come ghost stories and there are several here...

Phenomena
The 'Ghost Train' ride which came to the park in the 1950's it is haunted by a previous ride worker who was nicknamed 'Cloggy' because he always wore clogs. His footsteps are still heard walking the dark passages of the ride to this very day. Many other strange noises and visions have been reported around various rides. Children have also been spotted and heard.

Investigation
Derek is able to learn more about the infamous ghost Mr Cloggs, who is said to haunt the ghost train. He also sees the spirits of some mischievous children in the gift shop. The team hear footsteps following them as they walk through the dark tunnel of the ghost train and feel something unseen touching their heads.


Episode Information

Episode Number: 11
Season Num: 1
First Aired: Tuesday August 6, 2002