What to do in Blackpool

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Blackpool Tower featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town
Blackpool Pleasure Beach showing rides
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Blackpool Grand Theatre featuring signage

Places to Visit in Blackpool

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Top places to visit

1. Blackpool Pleasure Beach

With its labyrinth of roller coasters overlooking the Irish Sea, Blackpool Pleasure Beach is one of the most talked-about attractions on the British Isles. The amusement park dates back to the late 19th century and has 10 major roller coasters, of which four are wooden. Enjoy the views of the Fylde Coast and the city of Blackpool as you rush up and down the ramps at top speeds.
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Experience weightlessness from a huge drop and zoom around the tracks with a stunning panorama of Blackpool’s coastline in this vast theme park.

2. Blackpool Tower

Modeled on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Blackpool Tower is an impressive freestanding tower on Blackpool’s iconic coastline. The tall red tower and its observation deck rise from a large base containing a ballroom and a circus. Snap photos of the impressive structure from a great distance along the flat terrain of the Fylde Coast.
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3. Winter Gardens

The Winter Gardens is an entertainment center containing a range of venues for performing arts, dance recitals and political gatherings. Dating back to 1878, the arena has long played a key role in Blackpool’s cultural scene and has hosted some of the world’s most iconic musical acts. Attend a concert at one of the impressive venues within this special building.
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The Beatles, Oasis and The White Stripes are among the world-famous bands that have performed on the stage in this complex of arenas for music, comedy and plays.

4. Blackpool Central Pier

Blackpool Central Pier has long been among the preeminent attractions in the city. It stands out as the most entertaining pier in this popular coastal resort, with plenty of rides and attractions for kids and adults. Ride high above the cityscape on the iconic Ferris wheel for excellent views of the Irish Sea and the rest of the Fylde Coast.
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Blackpool Central Pier showing general coastal views and night scenes

5. North Pier

Genteel Victorian values and a yearning for high-brow entertainment combined to form the North Pier in the 1860s. Its orchestral recitals and upscale theater productions lured visitors of a higher social standing than that of its neighboring piers, although many all-embracing attractions were later installed. Walk out along the pier and appreciate some of the 19th-century architecture along the wooden deck.
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North Pier which includes a sunset, landscape views and general coastal views

6. Blackpool Grand Theatre

The Blackpool Grand Theatre is a historic Victorian institution that puts on a great range of shows, from comedies and family entertainment to plays and musicals. Having undergone a 15-year restoration project in the 1990s, the theater’s auditorium is today among the most prestigious and resplendent in the country. Enjoy a show in the glitzy presence of chandeliers and ceiling frescoes.
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Blackpool Grand Theatre featuring signage

7. Blackpool Zoo

Blackpool Zoo puts on a range of animal talks and keeper experiences to give you and your kids a fun and interactive day out. Roaming within the enclosures are creatures from across the globe, from Asian elephants and African lions to Caribbean flamingos and Chilean rose tarantulas. Pass through this eclectic zoo for a closer look at some of nature’s gems.
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Your kids can spend the day as zookeepers, as they tend to the big cats, the penguins and the giraffes. See smiling frogs and cheeky monkeys in this zoo.
Beautiful view of the beach with palm trees

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What to do in Blackpool

Discover the most popular places to visit in Blackpool

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

4/5(1 review)

Experience weightlessness from a huge drop and zoom around the tracks with a stunning panorama of Blackpool’s coastline in this vast theme park.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Tower as well as a small group of people

Blackpool Tower

3/5(4 reviews)

Toast your visit to Blackpool with cocktails, and mocktails for kids, in the bar and observation deck at the summit of this 19th-century tower.

Blackpool Tower
Winter Gardens

Winter Gardens

The Beatles, Oasis and The White Stripes are among the world-famous bands that have performed on the stage in this complex of arenas for music, comedy and plays.

Winter Gardens
Blackpool Illuminations

Blackpool Illuminations

3.5/5(3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Blackpool with a stop at Blackpool Illuminations. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Blackpool Illuminations
Blackpool Central Pier showing general coastal views and night scenes

Blackpool Central Pier

3/5(9 reviews)

With its arcade games, rides and palm readers, this fun and entertaining wharf was designed as a lighter alternative to its genteel northern neighbor.

Blackpool Central Pier
North Pier which includes a sunset, landscape views and general coastal views

North Pier

Recall the customs and entertainments of yesteryear at a Victorian tearoom and a Venetian Carousel on the city’s oldest and longest pier.

North Pier
Coral Island

Coral Island

Bring the children to Coral Island and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Blackpool. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Coral Island
Blackpool Grand Theatre featuring signage

Blackpool Grand Theatre

Laugh at the stand-up comedy acts and pantomimes and be moved by the dramatic performances in the majestic auditorium of this diverse theater.

Blackpool Grand Theatre
Blackpool Zoo

Blackpool Zoo

Your kids can spend the day as zookeepers, as they tend to the big cats, the penguins and the giraffes. See smiling frogs and cheeky monkeys in this zoo.

Blackpool Zoo

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Blackpool Town Center

4/5(1 area review)

Blackpool Town Center is noteworthy for its theatres, and you can make a stop at top attractions like SEA LIFE Blackpool and Coral Island.

Blackpool Town Center
Blackpool Central Library which includes heritage architecture

North Shore

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and breathtaking beach views are just a few highlights of North Shore. Make a stop by Gynn Square or North Pier while you're exploring the area.

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South Shore

4/5(4 area reviews)

South Shore is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle Waterpark, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Blackpool.

South Shore

 

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Day trip destinations from Blackpool

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