Grade II listed · Blackpool

Blue Flyer rollercoaster (originally the Zipper Dipper)

Blue Flyer rollercoaster (originally the Zipper Dipper) is a Grade II listed building in Blackpool, first listed on 19 April 2017. It is one of 50 Grade II entries among 56 listed buildings in Blackpool; 75% of Blackpool’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Blue Flyer rollercoaster (originally the Zipper Dipper)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1436894
Date first listed	19 April 2017
Local planning authority	Blackpool
Location	53.79022, -3.05388 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1436894

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Blackpool will require for your works on Blue Flyer rollercoaster (originally the Zipper Dipper), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Blue Flyer rollercoaster (originally the Zipper Dipper)

Name	Grade	Distance
The Grand National	II	184 m
The Big Dipper	II	194 m
Sir Hiram Maxim's Captive Flying Machine	II	229 m
Noah's Ark	II	289 m
The Casino at Blackpool Pleasure Beach	II	345 m
Church of the Holy Trinity	II	681 m
Attached Wall to North Blowing Sands and Attached Wall to North	II	2.3 km
1 and 2, Fishers Lane	II	2.4 km
Walkers Hill Farmhouse and Attached Barn and Shippon	II	2.4 km
Coral Bingo and Social Club (King Edward)	II	2.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Flyer rollercoaster (originally the Zipper Dipper) listed?

Yes. Blue Flyer rollercoaster (originally the Zipper Dipper) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1436894, first listed on 19 April 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Blue Flyer rollercoaster (originally the Zipper Dipper)?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Blackpool, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.