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Blackpool Illuminations
Also known as "The Lights", Blackpool illumination is a light festival that runs every year for 66 days. It takes place from early September to November.
The Blackpool Illuminations are a major attraction in the town and boasts about its hypnotising illuminations that run through the main road of the town. It is an ideal activity for people of any age as well as any budget. It will be held from early September to early November and this is the time when the city is seen buzzing with fun and frolic all around. Every year, there happens a switch on concert, where a celebrity inaugurates the festival by switching on the lights. It consists of all kinds of displays like lasers, light bulbs, neons, fibre optics and floodlighting.
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Blackpool Tower
Eiffel Tower's Victorian alike, the Blackpool tower is the major attraction in the town of Blackpool. The view from tower is mesmerizing. It is also one of the most famous towers in England. The Blackpool Tower Ballroom is an entertainment venue and hosts numerous events there.
The most famous landmark in the city, the Blackpool Tower is a 158m high tower standing over Blackpool's Golden Mile. It is so imposing that not only can it be seen from entire Blackpool, but it can also be seen from other neighbouring cities. The Blackpool Tower Circus is voted as the best circus in UK and it takes place between the four legs of the tower. Once can also get a 4D cinema experience here which is a short film on Blackpool. there is also a Blackpool Tower jungle Jim's children's indoor play just for the children.
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Blackpool Zoo
Spread over 32 acres, Blackpool zoo is home to over 1500 different species of animals that include tigers, lions, gorillas and elephants.
The zoo is the perfect attraction for someone who is looking for any outdoor activity with family. This is a multi award winning zoo and is located quite close to the Junction 4 of M55 motorway. It is spread across 32 acres of land with lots of lakes, waterfalls and woodland. It is home to about 1500 animals including lions, tigers, giraffes, zebras, gorillas and almost 400 species of birds and insects. One can experience the wide range of habitats. There is also a children's zoo where the kids can meet and feed rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens.
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Louis Tussaud's Waxworks
A museum of wax replicas, this place consists of about 150 wax figures of eminent personalities including film stars, TV personalities, sports persons, pop singers and royalty.
If you want to get close and personal with the stars, this is the place to be. The Louis Tussad's Wax museum is located on Blackpool's promenade and it is just opposite to the central pier. It is one of the oldest attractions in Blackpool. The museum is divided into 13 themed rooms which include football changing room, music, coronation street, big night in and comedy. There are stars of the small screen like Bear Grylls, Simon Cowell, Jeremy Kyle along with Sportstars like David Beckham and Lewis Hamilton. æIt is also home to royalty with statues of The Queen, Prince William and Kate Middleton.æ
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Pleasure Beach Blackpool
It is one of the most visited amusement parks in the United kingdom and has over 125 thrilling rides for the tourist. This place has more than 12 roller coasters.
One cannot just miss a day trip to the Pleasure Beach in Blackpool. It is the most popular summer activity and millions of people visit this place every year. It is a theme park which has something designed for everyone. It is the largest fun fair in Britain and is home to a wide range of rides, traditional rides, entertaining shows and family fun. People who are thrill seekers can try the legendary roller coasters like The Big One and Valhalla. Families can seek their enjoyment in the Nickelodeon Land which is comparatively a new addition.æ
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Sandcastle Water park
Opened in 1986, the Sandcastle Water park is located on the site of the former South Shore Open Air Baths at South Beach. It is the largest indoor water park in UK.
Sandcastle water park is an indoor water park which is located at the South Beach in Blackpool, Lancashire. It is the largest indoor water park and has more than 18 water slides. This water park is home to the world's longest indoor roller coaster which is termed as the Master Blaster. It also has a vertical indoor drop called Sidewinder. Family attractions include the Shimmering Shallows, Typhoon Lagoon Wave pool and Ushi Gushi Action River. Apart from the rides, there are also attractions like burger bars, snack bars, swim shop, arcades and other fancy amusements.
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Sea Life Centre
Close to the tower is the Sea Life Centre in Blackpool which is famous for its wide variety of marine life. It has the largest collection of sharks in Britain.
Blackpool Sea life centre is located between the Blackpool tower and the central pier. It is one of the most popular marine life aquariums in UK as well as in the entire Europe. It has a large collection of tropical sharks along with more than 50 displays of 1000 of the best marine and freshwater animals like rays, piranhas and so much more. There is a beautiful 180 degree walkthrough underwater tunnel that allows the visitor to explore the undersea world. It is the perfect place for a family hangout. There is also an interactive rockpool where the visitors get to hold a crab or touch a starfish.
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Stanley Park
To escape from the busy and hectic urban life, one can pay a visit to the Stanley Park in Blackpool. With a wide range of activities like golf, cricket, lake, restaurant, etc, the park is a perfect place to seek peace.
Stanley Park is a park for the public in Blackpool, located on the Fylde coast in Lancashire. It is the primary park in the town and covers an area of 260 acres. It offers a unique blend of landscape design, stunning gardens, historical buildings and lots of fun activities. It is the perfect place to visit during summer. There are various attractions here like the miniature model village, crazy golf, tennis courts, children's play area and the Blackpool Zoo.
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The Piers
The only British resort with three Piers, Blackpool is a major tourist attraction.
The Blackpool piers are important tourist attractions in the town. The three splendid piers in Blackpool boast about the remarkable cast iron architectures. The oldest and the longest of the three piers, the North Pier is now free to move on. It is relaxed and has a sun trap area towards the end. The central pier has the iconic big wheel and all the major attractions of the pier. The south pier is dedicated to all the thrill and adventure lovers.
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Winter Gardens
The Winter Gardens in Blackpool is home to the largest opera house in United Kingdom. It also consists of Empress Ballroom, Spanish Hall, Olympia and Arena.
Opened in 1878, Blackpool Winter Gardens have entertained lot of people in various forms of art. It is a large entertainment complex in the centre of the town in Blackpool. It has twelve different venues which include ballroom, opera house, theatre and conference rooms. The main annual conferences of British Political parties are hosted in this venue. There are a lot of festivals that take place here like the Blackpool Dance Festival, World Match play Darts etc. Be it for leisure or pleasure, this place is a perfect recreation centre.
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