Carnesky’s Ghost Train Review

Located at Blackpool’s South end near the Pleasure Beach, Carnesky’s Ghost Train is a permanent scare attraction that you can visit all year round. The attraction is essentially a small ghost train ride with live actors and a backstory; it doesn’t take long to get through, and is very reasonably priced.

The design of this attraction is superb and makes excellent use of the limited space within the building, utilising lighting and other effects to maximise the space. The actors do a fantastic job as well; there were only a few scares but they were very well executed, bringing the story to life with precision and great timing.

The only thing that lets this attraction down slightly is the exterior theming. The name of the attraction is lit up in red; it has a vaudevillian feel to it, which ties in well with some of the costumes inside and the red curtain at the ride entrance. However the ride has a separate sign featuring a realistic steam locomotive and ghostly blue lettering. These separate aesthetics could be combined or one could be altered to create a more clearly defined theme for the ride, which in turn would make the experience more engaging.

The attraction is perfect for those who may want a taste of live scare entertainment without the full fear factor of a big walk-through attraction. The ghost train format makes you feel more secure but you still get to experience the actors, and it only takes about 5 minutes to get through so if you dislike it then you don’t have much to endure. For me however, enjoying myself as much as I was, it was over far too quickly.