Blackpool Places of Interest

Out of Doors

Blackpool Illuminations

Blackpool Promenade

Possibly one of Britains largest tourist attractions, that lights up Blackpool for over 5 miles along the promenade.

Open: 2000 - 1st September-5th November

Blackpool Model Village

East Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 01253 763827

Running streams and lakes surround hundreds of models in this village

Open: 7 days a week from 9.30am

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Ocean Boulevard, Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 0870 4445566

Email: marketing@bpbltd.com

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145 rides and attractions, Beaver Creek Theme Park for children, breathtaking shows and much more.

Open: daily until 5th November

Blackpool Pleasure Flights, Blackpool Airport

Tel: 01253 341567

Open: Daily weather permitting

Blackpool Sandcastle

South Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 01253 343602

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Constant temperature of 84°f. Sleepy Lagoon Children's fun pool, giant water slides, meals, snacks and beverages available

Open: Daily from 10.00

Blackpool Sea Life Centre

Central Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 01253 622445

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One of Europe's largest marine collections shows the tropical shark display, Lost City of Atlantis, journey through underwater tunnel, shop and refreshments

Open: Daily from 10.00

Blackpool Tower

Central Promenade, Blackpool Lancashire, FY1 4BJ

Tel: 01253 622242

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Award winning international Tower Circus, Jungle Jim's Adventure Playground, dancing in the world-famous Tower Ballroom and much more.

Open: Daily from Easter at 10.00

Blackpool Zoo

East Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 01253 830830

400 animals live in this 32 acre zoo, with miniature railway, dolphin simulator and feeding the animals.

Open: Daily from 10.00

Go Karting

Oasis Leisure Centre, Golden Mile, Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 01253 751170

Open: Daily 10am-10pm

Karting 2000

New South Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 01253 406340 or 0831 453076

Open: Daily 10am-10pm

Stanley Park

Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 01253 478470 (sports centre)

Tennis Courts, rowing, bowling green, 18 hole putting green, woodlands.

Open: 7.00-Dusk

Indoor

Blackpool Borough Indoor Bowls Centre

Lark Hill Street, Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 01253 751400

8 full size rinks, International stadium, bowls for hire.

Open: Daily 10am-9.30pm

Grundy Art Gallery

Queen Street, Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 01253 478170

Display of old Blackpool and special exhibitions, Victorian oils and water colours.

Open: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays

Kapitol indoor Karting

Central Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 01253 292600

Open: Daily 10am-10pm

Louis Tussaud's Waxworks

Central Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 01253 625953

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Models of Royal Family, film stars, politicians, famous artists and more.

Open: Daily from 10am

Other Worlds

The Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 01253 297522

Email: alien@worldonline.co.uk

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Go beyond the mysteries of the world to the largest exhibition of the unexplained.

Open: 7 days a week from 10.00.

Winter Gardens

Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 01253 627786

A building that is a mixture of Tudor, Strauss, Seville and Ancient Rome

Swimming

Blackpool Leisure Lido Swimming Pool (indoor)

Lytham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 01253 478482

Open: Mon 3.30pm-6.30pm Tue & Wed 12-6.30pm Thu & Fri 10am-6pm Sat & Sun 10am-5pm

Blackpool Leisure Moor Park Swimming pool (indoor)

Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 01253 478487

Open: Mon 9am-6pm, Tue-Thu 12-9pm (6.30pm-9pm ADULTS ONLY) Fri 12-6pm, Sat 9am-4.30pm, Sun 9am-5pm, School Holidays open at 9am every day

Ten Pin Bowling

AMF Premier Bowl

Central Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 01253 295503

Blackpool Megabowl

29-37 Market Street, Blackpool, Lancashire

Tel: 01253 752020

Photographs by Albert Cooper © 2000