There are lots of things things to do in Blackpool right throughout
the year.Blackpool Pleasure Beach is Britain's top free tourist
attraction welcoming 6.5 million visitors per year. The Pleasure
Beach is much more than just a fun fair, it also hosts the Blackpool
Pleasure Beach Arena - where you can learn to Ice Skate. The Arena
also hosts the Hot Ice Show. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is famous for
its White Knuckle Roller Coaster rides, as well as family
entertainment suitable for young children. Blackpool's Sandcastle
Complex has a leisure pool maintained at around 84 degrees with
flumes and waves, as well as amusements, cafes and bars. Blackpool
South is home to Blackpool Football Club, and Blackpool
Airport.Blackpool South Pier has a theatre, amusement arcades, bars
and shops.From Blackpool South you can take a trip on Blackpool's
famous tramway to Fleetwood in the North and Starr Gate in the
South.Blackpool has an excellent public transport system and
comprehensive network of buses and trams operated by Blackpool
Transport. A variety of travel passes are available which give
unlimited use of buses and trams at very reasonable prices.
There is lots to do in Blackpool's Central area. Probably the most
famous land mark in Blackpool is The Tower. Standing at 518 feet, 9
inches high, weighing 2586 tons construction began on 29 September
1891. The Tower was first opened on 14 May 1894 with an entrance fee
of 6d (2.5 pence).Blackpool Tower was another seaside feat of
Victorian engineering and has always been known for its' quality
entertainment. It has recently been restored to its' former
glory.The Golden Mile is stocked full of amusement arcades, gift
shops and plenty of places to get all the jokes and novelty goods
you could want.Rub shoulders with the stars at Louis Tussaud's
Waxworks - if you're feeling brave enough why not check out the
Chamber of Horrors!!Experience the delights of the deep without even
getting wet at Blackpool Sea Life Centre. Take a stroll through the
spectacular crystal tunnel standing just yards away from a tropical
six foot long shark.Blackpool also has a high reputation in the
North West for its clubbing scene with a number of high quality
night clubs and wine bars available. Combine this with a number of
traditional pubs in the area, most offering free entertainment, and
you are all set for a great night out whatever your taste.The
shopping centre at Blackpool is mostly concentrated around the
Central area and comprises of a number of high street brand named
stores as well as novelty gift shops, markets and joke shops.
Alternatively, take the tram to Fleetwood and visit the many markets
that Fleetwood has to offer.
Blackpool has an excellent public transport system and comprehensive
network of buses and trams operated by Blackpool Transport. A
variety of travel passes are available which give unlimited use of
buses and trams at very reasonable prices.
Local towns:
Cleveleys 4 miles
Fleetwood 5 miles
Lytham St Annes 8 miles
Preston 20 miles
Morecambe 29 miles
Southport 35 miles
Windemere 54 miles