Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The ‘Entertainment Adventure Capital of the World’. 145 rides and attractions including Valhalla and the Pepsi Max Big One, plus Beaver Creek Childrens Theme Park. Spectacular Shows including Hot Ice & Forbidden.
Contact details: Ocean Boulevard, Promenade, Blackpool, FY4 1EZ, Tel: 0870 4445566
http://www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.co.uk/
Blackpool Sandcastle Water Park
Inside the award winning Sandcastle Water Park it’s a sub-tropical 84F. Since re-opening, two stunning new attractions, the Masterblaster and the Sidewinder, have been added to the indoor water park, bringing you the Hyperzone!
Contact details: Promenade,Blackpool,FY41BB, Tel: 01253 343602
http://www.sandcastle-waterpark.co.uk/
Blackpool Tower and Circus
There’s entertainment for all ages, night and day at the world famous Blackpool Tower and Circus. Don’t miss the Tower Circus, voted “UK’s Best” for the third consecutive year, the Magnificent Tower Ballroom, Jungle Jim’s Adventure Playground and of course, the Tower Top Ride and Walk of Faith.
Contact details: Bank Hey Street, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ, Tel: 01253 622242
http://www.blackpooltower.co.uk/
Great Promenade Show
The Great Promenade Show is an outdoor exhibition of features by some of the UK’s leading artists and designers. Lighting features, sculptures and constructions will amaze you with their ingenuity, innovation and sheer scale. It is a variety show or art; some will inspire you, others will frighten you, make you laugh or simply make you think. At night the show takes on other dimensions.
Contact: New South Promenade, Blackpool, FY4 1RW, Tel: 01253 476520
Sudden Impact Leisure
Outdoor activity centre including lasertag (min age 8yrs), paintball (min age 12yrs), off road karts (min age 16yrs), quads (min age 16yrs), archery (min age 14yrs) and air rifles (min age 14yrs).
Contact details: Whyndyke Farm, Preston New Road, Blackpool, FY4 4XQ, Tel: 01253 313163
http://www.sudden-impact.co.uk/
Karting 2000
Blackpool’s largest outdoor karting circuit. Catering for families, individuals, corporate and group bookings. Refreshments available and also children’s parties.
Contact details: New South Promenade, Starrgate, Blackpool, FY4 1SY, Tel: 01253 408068
Blackpool Pleasure Flights
Flying experience. Fly in a light aircraft, take friends and family. Have a look at our collection of aircraft memorabilia.
Contact details: Blackpool Airport, Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool, FY4 2QS, Tel: 01253 341871
Ripleys Believe It or Not! Exhibition
An exhibition of the strange, unusual and bizarre. On two floors with eight galleries. Nine TV’s and a cinema screen. Items from all over the world. The exhibition has many show cases, also interactive displays. It’s fun for all ages, young and old.
Contact details: Ocean Boulevard, Promenade, Blackpool, FY4 1EZ, Tel: 01253 341033
http://www.ripleysblackpool.com/
South Pier
South Pier is a fantastic day out for those of all ages. The Laughing Donkey family bar host great free live entertainment as well as a beer garden with the best views in town. While the ‘Adrenalne Zone’ hosting incredible rides, for those who are!
Contact details: Promenade, Blackpool, FY4 1BB, Tel: 01253 292029
http://www.blackpoollive.com/
Opera House and Winter Gardens
The country’s largest theatre, with a seating capacity of almost 3000, the Opera House is a famous venue which has seen performances from the world’s greatest entertainers and shows, ever since it opened in 1939.
Contact details: Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HW, Tel: 0870 380 1111
http://www.blackpoollive.com/
Stanley Park
Stone statues star across formal borders and frothing fountains in the show piece Italian Gardens. There are pathways galore leading to quiet corners, while bridges carry you across the lake, home to a variety of hire boats and bobbing birds. The kids can let off steam in their own playground and all the family can enjoy the likes of pitch & putt, tennis. Newly opened visitors centre.
Contact details: West Park Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9HQ, Tel: 01253 478428
Blackpool Zoo & Dinosaur Safari
Set amid 32 acres of maturing parkland and lakes, the award winning Blackpool Zoo is home to over 1500 beautiful, rare and exotic animals from all around the world. With elephants, lions, otters, zebras, sea lions, tigers, kangaroos, many types of monkeys, plus all your animal favourites. With play areas, crafts, miniature railway, shops, picnic areas, it’s an excellent value family day out.
Contact details: East Park Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8PP, Tel: 01253 830830
http://www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk/
Grand Theatre
One of the few remaining theatres of great architectural character, designed by Frank Matcham. It has a magnificent 4-level auditorium with 1,200 seats. All-year-round programme covering all live art forms. Lancashire’s premier touring theatre and arts centre.
Contact details: Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HT, Tel: 01253 290190
http://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/
Sea Life Centre
The Sea Life Centre on Blackpool’s famous Golden Mile houses one of the most fascinating, exciting and educational underwater adventures! Explore a magical world with over 50 displays of the finest marine and freshwater creatures including sharks, rays, seahorses and piranhas. New for 2007 Pirates The Legend of Blackbeard. Step through the sunken galleaon and discover Pirates, Legend of Black Beard. Be surrounded by the beautiful Caribbean Reef abd see the tropical sharks and shoaling fish that have made their home in the ghostly wreck. Hear the tale of how Blackbeards ship came to rest from an old ship mate.
Contact details: Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 5AA, Tel: 01253 622445
http://www.sealifeeurope.com/
Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks
Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks is the place to be to mingle with the stars and is open daily from 10am. Walk down the red carpet and be immersed into the world of celebrities from Hollywood’s “A” List to the tabloids favourites in “Celeb City”. Visit the Rock factory where you can see Robbie Williams and Madonna and dare to venture into the Chamber of Horrors with its gruesome collection of monsters, ghouls and fiends. Louis Tussaud’s is where the stars are made.
Contact details: 89 Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 5AA, Tel: 01253 625953
http://www.louistussaudswaxworks.co.uk/
Blackpool Model Village
An enchanting attractions set in 2.5 acres of landscaped gardens. A welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the resort’s more livelier attractions. Marvel at the hand-crafted models and figures that depict many scenes of life in miniature.
Contact details: East Park Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9RB, Tel: 01253 763827,
http://www.blackpoolmodelvillage.com/
Climbing Towers
Standing in the shadow of the famous Blackpool Tower are two 20 metre high, international standard climbing towers which create a dramatic wow factor for the completely regenerated gateway to Blackpool.
Contact details: Base Camp, George Bancroft Park, Stansfield Street, Blackpool, FY1 6JB, Tel: 01253 349749
North Pier
North Pier, Blackpools Heritage Pier, hosts the best views in town, so soak up the tranquil atmosphere witha stroll down the decking or pull up a deckchair. Visit our cConservatory Coffee Shop and pier head Carousel Bar and Sun Lounge for great free live entertainment. But don’t forget to ride the Venetian Carousel Ride!
Contact details: Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 1NE, Tel: 01253 292029
http://www.blackpoollive.com/
Blackpool Football Club
Blackpool’s Bloomfield Road Ground is steeped in history, having witnessed games since 1899. Now completely refurbished, this is an atmospheric venue where Sir Stanley Matthews played for almost 20 years.
Contact details: Bloomfield Road, Seasiders Way, Blackpool, FY1 6JJ, Tel: 0870 443 1953
Houndshill Shopping Centre
Houndshill Shopping Centre is situated in the centre of Blackpool beside the Blackpool Tower complex and is literally one minute from the main Blackpool promenade. At the heart of Blackpool Town Centre, Houndshill is the only enclosed shopping centre in the town, it is situated at the heart of the prime retail area and supported by the town’s multi-storey car parks. Retailers include, Mark One, Dorothy Perkins, Early Learning, Superdrug, Pilot, Claire’s Accessories, Clinton Cards.
Contact details: Hounds Hill Centre, 17 Victoria Street, Blackpool, FY1 4HU, Tel: 01253624722
Grundy Art Gallery
The Grundy Art Gallery is a beautiful art venue situated in the centre of Blackpool. Its stunning architecture hosts an extensive programme of temporary exhibitions including historical, modern and contemporary art, featuring established and emerging artists, as well as displays from its permanent collection.
Contact details: Queen Street, Blackpool, FY1 1PX , Tel: 01253 478170
Doctor Who Museum
Blackpool has been the home of Doctor Who before, but we can now boast the most extensive collection of Droctor Who programme exhibits ever. The collection charts the four decades of the memorable BBC science-fiction series from its beginnings way back in 1963 right up until the new 2005 episodes. Many of the Doctors famous enemies appear in all their glory, including the Cybermen and Daleks.
Contact details: Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 5AA, Tel: 01253 299982
Central Pier
Central Pier offers a traditional seaside experience for the entire family, from the dizzy heights of the Big Wheel, to great free live entertainment for all in the Pier End Family Bar.
Contact details: Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 5BB, Tel: 01253 623422