Days Out in Blackpool

Published on: 09/03/22

Famous for its Pleasure Beach, trams, the Tower, illuminations, amusement arcades and donkey rides, Blackpool is the quintessentially British holiday destination, and the town still welcomes millions of visitors every year. It might have earned a reputation as party town, and certainly comes alive at night, but don’t write it off as all arcades and kiss-me-quick hats, either.

With miles of beach, significant investment has seen the promenade transformed into an elegant area to stroll, play and sightsee, with splash fountains, public art, and lots of handy benches. Looking across Morecambe Bay to the fells of the Lake District, thousands of native and migrating seabirds call this area home, with spectacular ‘murmerations’ of starlings throughout the winter months. The stunning Art Deco Winter Gardens and elegant Victorian Grand Theatre welcome some of the best comedy, drama, and hottest shows on the touring circuit. With our top tips, we reckon Blackpool might just surprise you.

Madame Tussauds Blackpool

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A visit to Madame Tussauds Blackpool is guaranteed to leave you feeling more than a little star struck! This engaging and interactive attraction grants you an audience with some of Britain’s best known celebrities; from perennial favourites like Jack and Vera from Coronation Street to Keith Lemon, Bear Grylls and Mo Farah as well as a multitude of stars from the world of music, sport and entertainment.

You’ll come face-to-face with uncannily real stars from the worlds of entertainment, comedy, sport, music, film and even royalty, with a brand new and incredibly lifelike figure of the Queen to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee year. Step right into the action alongside your favourite comic book and film heroes in the Marvel Zone, cast your votes in the Strictly Come Dancing and I’m a Celebrity zones, or step from the Coronation Street cobbles into the interplanetary world of Doctor Who. Make sure your phone’s fully charged, as this is selfie heaven!

The Blackpool Tower

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One of Britain’s most recognisable and best-loved landmarks, visitors have stood in awe of the remarkable design, immense scale and ornate decorations of Blackpool Tower since it opened in 1894. Standing on the spectacular 'Eye' viewing deck, 500 feet up in the open air, with views to the Lakeland fells, the Isle of Man and Ireland, you can’t fail to catch your breath. Will you be one of those brave souls who dares go against every instinct and walk across the solid-glass SkyWalk, gazing directly down on a 50-storey drop?

If that’s left you a little weak-kneed, step inside, where 11 different rooms within 5 amazing attractions around the Tower complex add up to a great day out. From the glamour of the Tower Ballroom to celebrity spotting at Madame Tussauds, or chills and chuckles in the Blackpool Dungeon, it’s family fun at every level. Immerse yourself in Blackpool’s history with a trip down memory lane in the 4D Cinema Experience, enjoy the Fifth Floor’s family bar, 8K virtual reality rollercoaster and circus-themed arcade, or book a show at the famous Tower Circus and sit back for comedy capers and death defying stunts from top class acts all over the world.

Sea Life Centre Blackpool

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Showcasing more than 50 dazzling displays and more than 2,000 spectacular aquatic creatures including tropical sharks, colourful reef fish, octopus, rays and sea horses, Sea Life Blackpool is the perfect way to experience the wonders of underwater life without getting wet! Dive into the interactive themed zones, exploring the magic of the world's oceans and journey from the coast and sandy shallows of the great British shoreline to the equatorial rainforest of the Amazon and into the tropical depths of the ocean.

Along the way, you'll encounter some of the world's most incredible animals. Meet mysterious stingrays and scary sharks face to face as you explore the tropical reef through underwater tunnels, in a memorable close-up experience you will not want to miss. Be careful not to get wet as you venture through their underwater world! Marvel at the delicate details of the endangered seahorses in Blackpool’s successful breeding programme, or take a submarine ride to the depths of the ocean and discover UFO-like jellyfish, puffa fish, eels and tangs.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Founded in 1896, Blackpool Pleasure Beach is Britain's favourite seafront amusement park. Packed with white-knuckle action, it’s the UK’s most ride intensive amusement park. Right on the dramatic seafront, thrill-seekers can spend the day screaming on rollercoasters like Avalanche, Big Dipper and brand new ICON.

For many, it’s all about The Big One, Britain’s highest rollercoaster, which reaches speeds of up to 85 mph around a full-throttle twisty course with dizzying almost-vertical plunges. There’s plenty of variety and heritage, including the Grand National, a 70-year-old wooden rollercoaster. Valhalla, a spooky indoor coaster taking you through trials of fire and water, promises equal gut-twisting fun. Kids can meet beloved Nickelodeon characters at the UK's only Nickelodeon Land, six acres packed with 12 exciting rides plus games stalls. Join SpongeBob SquarePants, Chase, Marshall & Skye from PAW Patrol at the only place in the UK where they make daily appearances. All in a day’s adventure, all you need to round it off is a stick of rock!

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