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Things to do in blackpool.

Blackpool knows how to have fun. Its Pleasure Beach is a massive, sprawling theme park by the sea. The famous Blackpool Illuminations light up the seafront rain or shine, while Blackpool Tower is a glittering beacon for miles around.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool’s theme park exists on a large scale: 145 rides are spread across a 40-acres site, attracting 7 million visitors per year.

There are a variety of passes that let you cut the queues too. Thrillseekers should check whiteknuckle rollercoasters like The Big One, Revolution and Infusion – the UK’s first looping coaster suspended over water.

Those preferring a smoother ride might want to head to the classic Thompson Carousel or the Pleasure Beach Express train ride, while cartoon fans can join Spongebob and friends in Nickolodeon Land.

Blackpool Tower

While it may be roughly half the size of the Eiffel Tower, a trip to the top of Blackpool’s famous landmark is still a must. There’s a lot to do at many different levels of the tower, too. Start with a visit to the ghoulish Blackpool Tower Dungeon, where you can get lost in a mirror maze, take part in a court case or try Drop Dead, a suitably gory ride on the hangman’s noose.

Next, head to the magnificent Blackpool Tower Ballroom, a grand rococo venue that could have come straight out of Beauty and the Beast. Then head up to the Tower Eye to catch a 4D film about Blackpool’s history, before taking the elevator up to the observation deck with its heart-stopping glass floor.

SEA LIFE Blackpool

Because it would be strange to go all the way to the coast without seeing some marine animals, SEA LIFE is a must-visit. This aquarium has 2,000 marine creatures including sharks, rays, octopuses and sea horses. SEA LIFE also covers a variety of different habitats, including Blackpool’s own ecosystem to the mysterious depths of the ocean. When you’ve seen enough fins and flippers, enter the leafy Amazon rainforest area for turtles, chameleons and Poison Dart Frogs. Intrepid visitors can even don a snorkel and flippers and go diving with the sharks.

Sandcastle Waterpark

With a year-round temperature of 84-degree, Sandcastle Waterpark brings some much needed tropical heat to Blackpool all year round.

As the UK’s largest indoor waterpark, Sandcastle has 18 slides – including 4 especially created for thrillseekers. Montazooma is an Aztec-themed mat slide with 360° loops and back-to-back turns, while Aztec Falls plunges you in pitch darkness. Sandcastle Waterpark also set world records with Masterblaster, the world’s longest indoor rollercoaster waterslide, and Sidewinder, the world’s first indoor vertical waterslide.

Fancy a gentler ride? Check out the Ushi Gushi River Creek or the Dueling Dragons. For younger visitors, there’s an interactive adventure game and water cannons aboard the HMS Thundersplash.

Comedy Carpet

A permanent, free exhibit under Blackpool Tower, the Comedy Carpet is a huge mosaic of over 800 funny quotes, one-liners and classic catchphrases from comedy legends – many of whom have performed in Blackpool.

Comedy connoisseurs should look out for Morecambe and Wise, Alexei Sayle and quotes from television classics such as Blackadder, Fawlty Towers and Dad’s Army. Hollywood may have its Walk of Fame, but Blackpool unites visitors with a laugh and a joke. Take your time and see if you can find a favourite.

Madame Tussauds Blackpool

Get a selfie with a celebrity without infuriating their bodyguards at Madame Tussauds. Because they’re waxworks, you can discuss space with Brian Cox, pose with Freddie Mercury or put two fingers up behind Ed Sheeran’s head until your heart’s content.

Hardcore Coronation Street fans will be delighted to visit The Rover’s Return and hang out with stationary cast members old and new. Those looking to move up in the world might want to head for HRHs William and Kate.

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Children aged between approximately 4-11 years old, or up to 150cm tall, may use booster seats. We carry a limited number onboard most coaches.

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Children aged between approximately 4 years and 11 years or up to 150cm tall may use booster seats, we carry a limited number onboard most coaches along with our comfort fit seat belts.

Disabled children should be booked as children rather than 'Disabled'. If they are travelling in a wheelchair or you wish to book assistance with travel please call our Assisted Travel Helpline before booking and at least 36 hours in advance of when you would like to travel.

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Blackpool Coach Holidays

Tours to blackpool.

Looking for a coach trip to Blackpool? Then, look no further - we can offer special discounted prices for short-breaks or longer holidays to this lively, fun-packed seaside resort. Most tours are available throughout the year with leading coach operators, leaving from a variety of local departure points across the UK.

With more than 10 million visitors a year, Blackpool is the UK’s number one destination for holiday makers, so if you don’t drive or prefer not to, check out our tours, book yourself a coach trip and have some fun on the thrilling rides at its renowned Pleasure Beach, or just spend time with the kids building castles in the sand. Whatever you do, you’ll be sure to have a great time!

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Attractions and places of interest in blackpool.

Coach holidays to Blackpool provide the opportunity to visit a wide range of attractions and places of interest. If you are interested in a coach holiday to Blackpool read on for more information about the most popular in and around the city attractions that you can visit on a coach holiday to Blackpool

Blackpool Tower

Five amazing attractions in one iconic building. Experience spectacular views from the top of the Blackpool Tower Eye, enjoy a great family adventure through Blackpool's murky past at the Blackpool Tower Dungeon and take a seat at the Blackpool Tower Circus for the ultimate family entertainments show. Visit the stunning, world famous, Blackpool Tower Ballroom and let the children run wild in the soft play world of Jungle Jims. There's plenty for all the family to enjoy.

Blackpool Illuminations

Blackpool Illuminations sees this seaside city of fun still buzzing with excitement and laughter. At 10 kilometres long and using over one million bulbs, the Blackpool Illuminations are an awesome spectacle. Coach trips to the Blackpool illuminations are available between August - November. It is sure to be a spectacular event.

Pleasure Beach

With over 125 rides and attractions, Blackpool's pleasure beach is one of Blackpool's oldest tourist attractions, founded in 1896 with just one ride, it has since grown into the much-loved attraction that it is today, with nearly 6 million visitors per year.

Sandcastle Waterworld

An award-winning South Shore tourist attractions. If you're looking for something to do and you enjoy getting wet and having lots of fun then Sandcastle Waterworld is a recommended destination.

Madame Tussauds

A visit to Madame Tussauds Blackpool is guaranteed to leave you feeling more than a little star struck! This engaging and interactive attraction grants you an audience with some of Britains best-known celebrities; from Keith Lemon to Simon Cowell, Jamie Oliver to David Attenborough and even HRH Queen Elizabeth II as well as a multitude of other stars from the world of music, sport and entertainment.

Winter Gardens

The Winter Gardens is a large complex of theatres and conference facilities in the town centre of Blackpool, The site was opened in 1878 but a large part of the current building is relatively recent, dating back to the 1930s.

The first of Blackpool's 3 piers to appear. Escape for an hour and enjoy a relaxing drink from inside the bar conservatory or outside in our open-air Victorian Sun-Lounge. The most relaxing of the three piers.

Central Pier

Now a prominent landmark largely due to its 100ft Ferris wheel, the central pier is dedicated to fun.

Known as the most family orientated pier, the south pier is an ideal place for an afternoon out with the kids.

Blackpool Zoo

At Blackpool Zoo, fun and wild animals combine to offer a family day out like no other with easy access, education, conservation and play.

Blackpool Sea Life Centre

One of the UK's best-known aquariums the Blackpool SEA LIFE centre houses Europe's most comprehensive collection of tropical sharks. Housing more than fifty spectacular displays and over 1,000 assorted sea creatures it takes visitors on a journey from the coastline and sandy shallows to the ocean depths.

Blackpool Model Village

Blackpool's award-winning attraction the Blackpool Model Village & Gardens are set into a stunningly beautiful landscaped 2½ acres of carefully tended gardens with paved pathways that provide full access to all of our visitors.

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Blackpool history.

For hundreds of years, Blackpool was little more than a quiet seaside village. A difficult place to get to, Blackpool rarely received visitors.

What really changed everything was the arrival of the railway in the Blackpool area. by 1840 a railway had been constructed with the original objective of transporting passengers to Fleetwood a town lying to the North of Blackpool, however by 1863 another railway station was built in the centre of Blackpool to help cope with the thousands of people who wanted to get to the resort.

In the following 40 years Blackpool found itself transformed. Three piers were opened; Blackpool Tower was constructed, the Winter Gardens and Opera House were built, the Blackpool Illuminations began, the development of the Golden Mile was initiated, as well as ambitious plans to create a large amusement park, which most know today as Blackpool pleasure beach.

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