Attractions
Things to do in Blackpool
A practical shortlist of Blackpool attractions, shows and places to visit — from the Tower and Pleasure Beach to the Illuminations and the beach. Book tickets on each attraction's own site.
LandmarkThe Blackpool Tower
The 158-metre landmark with the Tower Eye, Ballroom, Circus and Dungeon under one roof.
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Theme parkBlackpool Pleasure Beach
The UK's best-known amusement park, home to the Big One and the wooden Grand National.
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SeasonalBlackpool Illuminations
Six miles of lights along the Promenade, running from late summer into the new year.
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VenueWinter Gardens Blackpool
A vast Victorian entertainment complex hosting concerts, comedy, conferences and the Empress Ballroom.
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FamilySandcastle Waterpark
The UK's largest indoor waterpark, opposite the Pleasure Beach.
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FamilyBlackpool Zoo
Thirty-two acres of parkland zoo with elephants, gorillas and a sea lion pool.
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PierNorth Pier
The oldest and most elegant of Blackpool's three piers, opened in 1863.
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FreeThe Comedy Carpet
A 2,200 square metre artwork of jokes and catchphrases at the foot of the Tower.
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LandmarkThe Tower Ballroom
Sprung maple floor, Wurlitzer organ and gilded balconies — still a working dance floor.
Plan a visitIndoorThe Blackpool Tower Dungeon
Live actors, dark humour and 400 years of Lancashire's grimmer history.
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PiersCentral Pier
The family pier: big wheel, fairground rides and chip shops over the water.
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PiersSouth Pier
Thrill rides, crazy golf and the quietest stretch of sand in town.
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IndoorMadame Tussauds Blackpool
Waxworks on the promenade, heavy on music, football and TV.
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IndoorSEA LIFE Blackpool
Walk-through ocean tunnel, rays, sharks and a good rainy-day hour.
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MuseumShowtown
Blackpool's own museum of fun: seaside entertainment, magic, circus and dance.
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TheatreBlackpool Grand Theatre
Frank Matcham's 1894 auditorium — drama, dance, comedy and the Christmas panto.
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FamilyCoral Island
Free-entry pirate-themed arcade and rides, right opposite Central Pier.
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FamilyBlackpool Model Village & Gardens
Miniature England in landscaped gardens, next to Stanley Park.
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OutdoorsStanley Park
Grade II listed park with a boating lake, Italian gardens and a bandstand.
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CultureGrundy Art Gallery
Free public gallery with a strong contemporary programme.
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SportBloomfield Road
Home of Blackpool FC — tangerine shirts and a proper Saturday atmosphere.
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OutdoorsBlackpool Beach & the Promenade
Seven miles of sand and the tram-lined promenade that runs beside it.
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TransportBlackpool Heritage Tram Tours
Ride a 1930s Balloon car or an illuminated tram along the seafront.
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OutdoorsThe Great Promenade Show
Large-scale public art strung along the south promenade, including the Glitterball.
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OutdoorsBispham Cliffs & Village
Clifftop walks, big views and a quieter village a tram ride north.
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Day tripLytham St Annes
Windmill, green, independent shops and a genteel afternoon down the coast.
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Day tripFleetwood Market & Ferry
End of the tram line: a big indoor market, a working port and the Knott End ferry.
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OutdoorsSolaris Centre & the Sand Dunes
Nature reserve, dunes and a quiet stretch of coast beyond the Pleasure Beach.
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