ride re-opened on 28 October 2004 after repairs were completed. In 2014, 58-year-old Robert Sycamore broke his neck whilst riding. He had an underlying back condition. On 1 June 2021, staff had to escort about 30 passengers down the track when Grand National broke down while approaching its peak height. The ride was checked and reopened later that day. The Grand National is consistently breaking down. It requires maintaining more than any other ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. It has been on the theme park’s maintenance list everyday since 2018. See also Listed buildings in Blackpool References Art Deco architecture in England Blackpool Pleasure Beach Roller coasters in the United Kingdom