The Blackpool Tower Eye
Before ascending to The Blackpool Tower Eye, experience Blackpool’s first ever 4D Cinema experience with sensory effects to bring all things Blackpool to life. Take the lift to the top to experience floor to ceiling, uninterrupted views across Blackpool and beyond. Don’t miss out on the new SkyWalk if you dare as you tread across metres of glass.
Madame Tussauds
Step into the famous world of fame and celebrity surrounded by your favourite stars in the UK’s only Madame Tussauds outside London. It features over 70 incredibly lifelike celebrity wax figures, including Olympic gold medallist Mo Farrow, that the whole family will marvel at. There’s even a fully licensed Rovers Return bar, where you can rub shoulders, touch and snap the ultimate celebrity selfie with your favourite characters past and present.
Blackpool Tower Dungeon
Delve deep into the murkier corners of Lancashire’s history with an entertaining trip to The Blackpool Tower Dungeon. Situated directly below The Blackpool Tower, the attraction offers ten exciting actor-led shows that are sure to provide a gruesomely funny and informative day out for all the family.
SEA LIFE
The ultimate shark experience with over 2,000 creatures and 10 themed zones. SEA LIFE Blackpool is the perfect way to experience the wonders of underwater life without getting wet. One highlight of your visit will be Big Daddy, Britain’s biggest crab. Then there’s the fascinating octopuses, otherworldly seahorses, and super cute baby shark nursery, all of which are amazing experiences.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
An exhilarating combination of breathtaking rides, fabulous evening entertainment, delicious food and family fun. Home to the Big One, the UK’s only Nickelodean Land and the world’s first Wallace and Gromit ride together with the world’s first looping rollercoaster. Blackpool Pleasure Beach has just celebrated the 110th birthday of The Sir Hiram Maxim Captive Flying Machines, Europe’s oldest operating ride today. Eurofighter Typhoon test pilot Nat Makepeace swapped the controls of the UK’s fastest fighter jet for the planes of the Pleasure Beach’s oldest ride and was joined by MD Amanda Thompson and her brother and Deputy MD, Nick Thompson, on board the ride.
If you think you need to go abroad to enjoy giant water slides and relaxing lagoons in tropical temperatures, think again. Sandcastle Waterpark is Europe’s largest indoor waterpark with over 18 slides and attractions. For thrill-seekers, head over to Hyperzone which includes 4 fast-paced, rip-roaring water slides. Or take a break and refuel at Sea Breeze Spa, which includes a sauna, steam room and foot spas.
Blackpool Zoo
A 32-acre site, home to 1,500 animals from all over the world. A walk around the zoo will see you come face-to-face with a whole host of popular creatures. Includes Children’s Farm, Dinosaur Safari, Wolf Ridge, Wallaby Walkabout, the UK’s best sea lion display and Miniature Railway
Illuminasia
Situated within Winter Gardens – Illuminasia is the World’s Largest Indoor illuminations extravaganza, featuring seven dazzling zones, Illuminasia builds on the iconic Blackpool Tower lights and Blackpool Illuminations that have been attracting visitors for generations. A magical walkthrough attraction that blends the tradition of Chinese lantern craft with modern technology to create larger-than-life exhibits.
Stanley Park
Blackpool’s main park offering a blend of landscape design, historical buildings, stunning gardens and fun activities including a recently refurbished (May ’14) children’s play area, visitor centre, Art Deco café, sports centre, outdoor sports arena, Blackpool Model Village, golf course and many more
Blackpool Illuminations
Each year the Illuminations attracts over three millions visits to the seaside resort, as holiday makers and tourists flock to see the North’s greatest light show. The Blackpool Illuminations have been a major attraction in the area since 1879 when visitors fascinated by the spectacle described the modern wonder as ‘Artificial Sunshine’.
