Major update on eagerly awaited £9m attraction in British seaside town

A major UK seaside resort has dropped its first big hint of what thrill seekers can expect from their £9m towering 138ft gyro swing ride - due to open next year. Blackpool's Pleasure Beach Resort, in Lancashire, has released a video teasing a potential theme for the mysteriously-named 'Aviktas', tipped to be the tallest gyro ride in Britain when built.

The cryptic video shows puzzled archaeologists at the construction site uncovering an unusual golden egg in the sand - which has cracked, suggesting something has recently hatched. Artwork has already been installed on the hoardings that surround the ride's construction area, depicting a terrifying golden snake.

Aviktas's name reveal left fans scratching their heads back in May, but this latest clue provides a glimpse at what might be in store for the ride's backstory.

And Pleasure Beach Resort has told the Daily Express the intrigue is part of what makes a new ride so exciting - with more teasers to come.

Amanda Thompson OBE, CEO of Pleasure Beach Resort, said: "Aviktas has already created a huge buzz, and that's exactly the intention. These teases are part of a much bigger adventure, and there will be plenty more secrets to uncover.

"We want guests to feel that intrigue and anticipation long before they take their seat on the ride, and the excitement will only grow as we head towards opening next year.

"Eagle-eyed fans might even begin to spot more clues seeded throughout the park over the coming weeks and months, including at events."

Aviktas will be a towering 138ft gyro swing that will fly riders alongside the world-famous Big One and parallel to the coast.

The tallest of its kind in the UK, its sheer size can be seen in CGI footage released by the park last month, and will drastically change the way the seaside resort's famous coastline will look.

The giant spinning pendulum ride swings 120 degrees and will seat 40 riders who face outwards with their legs dangling, and experience an exhilarating feeling of flying.

The Pleasure Beach Resort's former Bowl-A-Drome building has been demolished, with Aviktas set to take its place.

Although other swinging pendulum rides exist in the UK, none come close to the Pleasure Beach model in terms of height.

For example, Drayton Manor's Maelstrom reaches approximately 74 feet, with Aviktas set to be almost double that in size. Aviktas will open in 2026 and construction work is now well underway.

Guests who are wanting to visit the Pleasure Beach Resort this season can do so by booking online in advance at www.pleasurebeachresort.com for the biggest savings.

Tickets start at £35 online, and guests can currently take advantage of a two tickets for £50 or four for £99 offer on Fridays and Sundays.