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

Blackpool Tourist Attractions & Activities

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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. 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.

3. 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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Blackpool Tower as well as a small group of people

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 Tower Ballroom

The Blackpool Tower Ballroom is a grandiose hall at the foot of Blackpool Tower. Dating back to 1894, the ballroom has an opulent interior featuring a fancy tearoom and a polished dance floor. Enjoy the old-world feel in this Baroque hall, as you watch your fellow dancers and tea enthusiasts in their element.
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Blackpool Tower Ballroom featuring performance art, theatre scenes and interior views

8. Blackpool North Shore Beach

Blackpool North Shore Beach comprises the northern section of the 7-mile (11-kilometer) strand hugging the city’s western coastline. It features an elegant and historic pier, a tall obelisk and a multi-layered sitting area. Take photos of the Victorian buildings facing this historic section of beach.
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Blackpool North Shore Beach showing a monument as well as a small group of people

What to do in Blackpool


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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.

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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 Funny Girls 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.

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