Things to Do in Blackpool
Blackpool is Britain's classic seaside resort, with the Tower, three piers and miles of promenade. Here is how to spend a day.
Blackpool Tower
Blackpool Tower is the town's landmark, with a viewing platform at the top and the famous Tower Ballroom inside. Allow a few hours if you want to see both.
Blackpool Tower is the town's landmark, with a viewing platform at the top and the famous Tower Ballroom inside.
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The piers and the Pleasure Beach
The North, Central and South Piers each have their own character, and the Pleasure Beach, at the south end of the seafront, is one of the country's best known amusement parks.
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The Promenade by tram
The tram runs along the seafront from Starr Gate in the south to Fleetwood in the north. It is an easy way to see the whole coast, hopping off where you like.
The tram runs along the seafront from Starr Gate in the south to Fleetwood in the north.
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Stanley Park
Stanley Park, inland from the seafront, is a large, well kept park with a lake, gardens and an art deco cafe. It is a calm break from the busy front.
Stanley Park, inland from the seafront, is a large, well kept park with a lake, gardens and an art deco cafe.
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The Illuminations
Every autumn the seafront is lit by the Illuminations, which run for miles along the Promenade. Seeing them from the tram or on foot is a Blackpool tradition.
Every autumn the seafront is lit by the Illuminations, which run for miles along the Promenade.
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Planning a Blackpool day
Start at the Tower, walk or take the tram along the front, spend the afternoon at the piers or Stanley Park, and stay for the lights if they are on. As everywhere on the site, this guide is for adults aged 18 and over.
Start at the Tower, walk or take the tram along the front, spend the afternoon at the piers or Stanley Park, and stay for the lights if they are on.
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Places worth knowing in Blackpool
- Blackpool TowerThe landmark, with the Tower Ballroom inside
- North PierThe oldest of the three piers
- Pleasure BeachThe amusement park at the south end
- Blackpool TramwayAlong the seafront from Starr Gate to Fleetwood
- Stanley ParkA large park with a lake and gardens
- The IlluminationsThe seafront lights every autumn
Frequently asked questions
They run every autumn. Check the dates for the year before you plan your trip.
Yes. It runs the length of the coast and you can hop on and off.
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