Welcome to the Blackpool Grand Theatre – one of the North West’s most important historical landmark buildings and dubbed “the prettiest theatre in the Kingdom”. Open all year round,...

The Blackpool Illuminations are Britain’s biggest and brightest light show. The illuminations shine brilliantly for 66 nights from September to November every year. They stretch 6 miles down the Blackpool...

Blackpool Model Village is a fascinating attraction, located close to Stanley Park and occupying two and a half acres of beautiful gardens. The village makes a wonderful rest from the...

The world-famous Pleasure Beach needs little introduction! Perhaps best known for the Pepsi Max rollercoaster, the park has something for everyone, with 145 rides and attractions, including a 6 acre...

Blackpool Sports Centre is located close to Stanley Park, and is a very well-equipped and well-funded centre, with something for everyone. Facilities include climbing walls, sports halls equipped for basketball,...

A night out bowling is great fun for everyone, from complete beginners who’ve never had a chance to try their hand at the game, to experienced players who clean up...

Blackpool’s most famous landmark is packed full with spectacular shows and entertainment for all the family - take the Tower Top Ride and test your nerve on the terrifying Walk...

Just 10 minutes from the M55, Blackpool Zoo houses over 1500 exotic animals in natural surroundings, including lions, tigers, and a collection of primates, housed in several distinctive enclosures. The...

The Central Pier was built shortly after the North Pier, and quickly gained a reputation as the ‘people’s pier’, on account of the regular dances held in the pavilion, considered...

Of all the amusement arcades in Blackpool, Coral Island has seen the most investment in the last few years. It was completely refitted in 1999, and today houses a modern...

The Dr Who exhibition in Blackpool first opened in the 70s, and recently re-opened in a permanent new 5,500 sq ft space in the Golden Mile Centre. The new exhibition...

Blackpool Funland packs far more than your average amusement arcade. Entry is free, and inside you’ll find a whole world of fun. Jackpot prize bingo runs regularly, and the regulation...

Blackpool has been a seaside resort since Victorian times, like many others, was famous for its sandy beaches. The ‘Golden Mile’ became famous for its bathing waters and the arrival...

The Grundy Arts Gallery offers one of the best places to view art for local and visiting people in Blackpool. The collection is changed on a fairly regular basis...

A trip to the seaside wouldn’t be complete without fish and chips, and where better to enjoy a traditional meal than Harry Ramsden’s? The restaurant in Blackpool is one of...

Do the kids like to live life in the fast lane? Then take them down to Karting 2000, the home of Outlaw Racing, on Blackpool’s South Shore, Blackpool’s most action-packed...

We have five floors packed with over 150 waxwork figures from stage and screen rock and pop, sporting heroes and historical figures. Louis Tussauds Waxworks is a unique experience for...

Nickelodeon Land is a collaboration between Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool town and Nickelodeon who produce popular children’s TV shows such as Spoungebob Square Pants. Essentially a theme park within a...

The North Pier was opened in May 1863, and was extending not long afterwards. Over time, like all piers, it has sustained damage from fire and collisions, but this has...

The Old Lifeboat Station was built in 1937 to accommodate the ever-growing needs of the lifeboat crews of the time. It was in active use until 1998, when the needs...

In 1998, Blackpool’s lifeboats moved to a new, purpose-built structure on the sea front. It is the third lifeboat station that has served Blackpool since it became a popular destination...

Robert Ripley was a highly talented artist in the early 20th Century. Born in California, he sold his first cartoon when he was just 14, and spent his life travelling...

Blackpool is famous all over the world for the illuminations, the sea and beach, the three piers and, more than anything, rock! Rock making is one the few industries remaining...

The Sandcastle Waterworld is one of Blackpool’s most popular attractions, and its wide range of activities makes for a fun time for all the family. The complex has 4 pools,...

Experience the wonders of the deep at Blackpool’s Sea Life Centre! The Sea Life Centre is an indoor, all-weather attraction, and has full disabled access. Inside, you’ll find the largest...

Blackpool’s South Pier was constructed in the late 19th Century as the most up-market spot in town. It was opened in 1893 with a choir, two brass bands and a...

Blackpool’s South Shore area has seen huge redevelopment recently, turning what was a run down end of the resort into the hottest place in town. One of the most high-profile...

Stanley Park is the ideal destination for a lazy day out, for families, couples and groups. Have a laugh playing crazy golf, or brush up on your skills on the...

The Winter Gardens were originally intended to provide entertainment for the people of Blackpool, especially during the winter months. It was built by the Victorians, and housed a palm garden...

Until recently, Blackpool held the record for the highest rollercoaster in Europe, and now holds the record for the world’s largest rotating mirrorball. Located on the South Shore sculptural development,...