Visit resort that’s light years ahead
BLACKPOOL is a place for fun, thrills and excitement – every year some 17 million visitors flock to the resort and when you look at everything that’s on offer you can see why it is the UK’s favourite beach destination. The iconic Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Weekend features £10m of equipment and costs £2.4m to stage but it’s all free on September 1 when one lucky celebrity receives the honour of flicking that famous switch.
Or watch the skies illuminate for the World Firework Championships in Blackpool every Friday throughout September as international teams battle it out to be crowned the winner. And if that’s not enough the Illuminations run until November 5.
There are an abundance of attractions from the Pleasure Beach to Blackpool Tower, home to The Tower Dungeons, Circus, Tower Ballroom and the Tower Eye.
If you are seeking an animal-mad adventure why not visit Blackpool Zoo or swim with sharks at SEA LIFE Blackpool? You could also meet the stars at Madame Tussauds or chill out in an 84-degree sub-tropical paradise at Sandcastle Waterpark.
Blackpool is also home to some stunning venues steeped in history and heritage. Why not book one of the many West End shows at the famous Winter Gardens Opera House or the stunning Matcham-designed Grand Theatre? And if you’re looking to be entertained then visit Viva Blackpool or The Sands for a night of music, fun and dancing. So for those who like to plan ahead…. You have probably seen it on Strictly but trust us, the world-famous Tower Ballroom looks even more jawdropping when you are actually in it. Not just any old cat, but one of Blackpool Zoo’s magnificent tigers. A great opportunity to get up close and personal and serve breakfast to one of the resident big cats. Dare you take a walk of faith at the top of Blackpool Tower? Step out of the lift 380 feet up and the thrilling SkyWalk awaits you. Look out over the Irish Sea and look down on the famous Golden Mile below you An exhilarating experience where you will come face to face with over 20 sharks and other spectacular marine life in Blackpool’s SEA LIFE Centre. Weatherfield aside, where on earth can you prop up the bar with Ken Barlow? Easy! Take a trip to Madame Tussauds on Blackpool’s Golden Mile, fight your way through the dozens of celebrities, pop into the Rovers Return where you can meet some of the Corrie stars, past and present, and enjoy a freshly-poured drink in the fully licensed bar. Climb on board one of the amazing heritage trams and relive the art deco era of the 1930s. Better still, take a ride on one of the extraordinary illuminated trams that run during the autumn season. Get ready for an electrifying and magical cycle ride under Blackpool’s world-famous Illuminations. Head for the seafront this Tuesday and you can join thousands of riders as they travel along the Promenade for a sneak preview of the 2017 Lights in a totally traffic-free environment. This is bike riding – but not as you know it! INFORMATION: Keep checking visitblackpool.com for updates and to find out what else is happening during your visit.