What to do in Blackpool

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Elegant Victorian buildings overlook this wide expanse of golden sand, where you’ll find Blackpool’s longest and most historic pier.

Bring the children to Coral Island and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Blackpool. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

On this historic pier, a circus gazebo filled with games and slot machines stands beside a bar with a beer garden and a thrilling amusement park.