Blackpool Promenade and Piers    

Three is never a crowd in Blackpool, but a magic number. North Shore, Central and South Shore are the "holy trinity" areas of the resort, each with their own pier. 

North Shore encompasses North Pier to Bispham and is the perfect place for a quiet and relaxing seaside getaway. North Pier is the oldest of the three, opening back in 1863. You can find the Sunset Lounge, Carousel Bar, Merrie England Bar and the North Pier Theatre.

Central is the heart of the action, home to great Merlin attractions, The Blackpool Tower and its facing headland, which is now a key event location and also home to the Comedy Carpet. A few steps back and you will find a vibrant town centre and Winter Gardens. Central Pier opened later in 1868 and is home to the Big Wheel, Pirate's Bay Family Bar and the Kings and Queens Show. 

South Shore boasts the biggies: Sandcastle Waterpark, Grosvenor Casino, Pleasure Beach, the world's largest mirror ball and as of May 2015, Europe's largest pub - Wetherspoon's fantastic The Velvet Coaster. In the heart of South Shore you can find the Little Touches Hotel Agency and Ticket Office. South Pier is the youngest, opening in 1893 and hosts the Laughing Donkey Family Bar and an assortment of rides, incorporating the Adrenaline Zone. 

An integral part of Blackpool's famous promenade are its equally famous trams. Heritage Tram Tours offer people the opportunity to go back in time and experience the nostalgia of bygone Blackpool. Their fleet of classic trams also include a handful of special light-up cars for the Illuminations.

For people who want to zip up and down the Fylde Coast, Blackpool Transport's modern collection of trams can take you from Squires Gate at the south of Blackpool right the way through to Fleetwood and everywhere in between.         

Theatre - Winter Gardens and Grand Theatre

Blackpool Tower & Merlin Attractions

518 ft (158 metres) of magnificant steelwork has provided the resort's focal point since 1894.

After immersing all the senses at the Blackpool Tower Eye 4D Cinema, if you then brave the lift journey to the top of the Tower, you'll be rewarded with some of the best views in England: across the water to the Isle of Man, below you on the glass floor SkyWalk and side to side - down towards Lytham St Annes and up towards Bispham and Cleveleys. Keep your eyes firmly peeled on a clear day for Liverpool, Bowland and the Lake District too.

Within the Tower building there's a lot of experiences on offer. There's the legendary Blackpool Tower Circus, which has been performing for over 120 years. The iconic Tower Ballroom is the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon tea with cake and take in the stunning 19th century architecture and ambience. It can regularly seen hosting the series midpoint special of Strictly Come Dancing and many other flagship dancing competitions and events. For young adventurers in the family, Jungle Jim's can be found on the top floor of the tower building and is the ultimate indoor play area for kids. At the base of the tower building, you'll find the Blackpool Tower Dungeon, described as "a portal into the dark and riotous past of the town".

A few steps down the promenade you'll find the Blackpool Tower's sister attractions, Sea Life and Madame Tussauds. Dive into an amazing underwater world with over 2500 creatures through 10 themed zones at Sea Life. New for 2018, the attraction is introducing Turtle Rescue - an interactive journey into what is involved in rehabilitating a turtle. Madame Tussauds is home to a galaxy of stars, from stage, screen, sport and music, including John Bishop, Ant & Dec, Mo Farah and Ed Sheeran. This year they're unveiling a brand new expansion filled with your favourite characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

You can save up to 50% on standard admission prices by purchasing a Merlin Big Ticket (all 7 attractions) by visiting the Little Touches Ticket Office or by giving us a ring on 01253 546 058

Blackpool Zoo & Stanley Park

A 10-minute drive from the promenade, the green side of Blackpool can be found with Stanley Park and the Blackpool Zoo.

In and amongst 32 acres of lakes, trees and open spaces over 1000 animals can be found, including lions, tigers, giraffes, gorillas, orangutans, sea lions and many more. New for 2018, the UK's largest elephant house and a brand new enclosure are housing a new herd of Asian elephants as well as our old favourite, Kate! Families can enjoy learning about the animals with up to 20 talks, feeds and displays during the summer months. A great favourite is the daily Sea Lion Display, when the animals and trainers teach visitors all about their habitat and threats by showing off their natural behaviours.

Save up to 15% on Zoo Tickets by visiting our Ticket Office in the heart of South Shore or giving us a ring on 01253 546 058.

Stanley Park holds the title as the #1 Park in the UK according to Fields in Trust. Blending stunning gardens, historical buildings and intricate landscape design, it's the lesser seen side of Blackpool that's a must-visit. It also hosts a bandstand, boating lake, historic art deco cafe, crazy golf and model village, to name but a few.

Regent Cinema

The Regent features three floors of Antiques, Crafts and Vintage items for sale anchored around a classic cinema. As well as having an old-school tea room, they host bingo nights and have a weekly film showing on Fridays. We've previously covered The Regent Cinema in-depth on our blog, which you can view here.