Blackpool Tourist Information

Blackpool tourist information - As a vacation destination Blackpool has been entertaining generations of holidaymakers for decades. Considered the Riviera of the North and the archetypal British seaside town, Blackpool has a lot more to offer than donkey rides and “kiss me quick” hats.

Blackpool’s iconic tower and ballroom, the Pleasure Beach with its world famous rides, the golden mile complete with trolley busses and three Victorian piers brimming with amusements, rides and entertainment.  Blackpool is an ideal family holiday with plenty for adults and kids alike, senior citizens will love the nostalgia it provides and adults can have a ball in the many pubs, clubs and shows that populate the town.

Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach is one of the hottest theme parks in the country complete with some of the most adrenaline-fuelled roller coaster rides available, The Big One, Bling and IceBlast will definitely take your breath away. There are also gentle Ferris wheels and carousel rides for those seeking more leisurely fun.

The Tower Ballroom with its classic, distinctive Wurlitzer organ and the worlds largest glitter ball is an excellent venue for young or old and a place where every afternoon fans of ballroom dancing can practice their steps and turns, sip tea and listen to music from yesteryear.

Along with its array of pubs and clubs there are also a number of novel museums and entertainment spots. Top acts, groups and shows regularly have Blackpool on their itinerary and places like Louise Tussaud’s Wax Works, Waterworld, Tower Circus and Winter Gardens venue, all pull in the crowds.

The festive season is when Blackpool really comes to life, as along with the traditional Christmas pantomime, the town decorates its trolley busses and the Golden mile with thousands of lights and themes that brighten up the area during the winter months.

As one of the most popular seaside destinations in Britain, Blackpool also has a vast supply of restaurants and dinners on offer, from cheap snack bars to high cuisine there isn’t much in the way of food you can’t find in the town. It also has the largest number of guesthouses, B&B accommodation and hotels in the country, with five international quality venues.

Blackpool has a lot going for it as a destination, regularly a stag and hen night trip, clubs and society weekends and packed with family orientated entertainment. From romantic breaks to memorable reunions Blackpool offers plenty to keep you entertained. 

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