Planning your summer holidays on the Fylde Coast? Enjoy Blackpool’s long sandy beach and lively promenade, filled with traditional seaside amusements, cafes, and shops to explore. Beyond the beach, Blackpool and the surrounding area offer a fantastic mix of attractions to keep families entertained all season long.
Here are some of the best ways to enjoy your visit:
1. Pleasure Beach
Thrill seekers and families alike love the world-famous Pleasure Beach with its rollercoasters, rides, and live entertainment, offering fun for all ages. New this summer, if it rains for over three hours during your visit, you can return for free within seven days (just show your original tickets at the gate). With highlights like the Big One, Valhalla, and Nickelodeon Land, there’s always a reason to come back. Click here to book your tickets.
2. Blackpool Air Show
Look up on Saturday August 9th and Sunday August 10th as the free Blackpool Air Show returns with breathtaking aerobatics over the promenade. Expect crowd favourites like the Red Arrows, RAF displays, and vintage aircraft roaring through the skies for an unmissable seaside spectacle. Click here to find out more.
3. Blackpool Zoo
Home to hundreds of animals from around the world, Blackpool Zoo offers engaging wildlife experiences, daily talks, and play areas for kids.
4. Sandcastle Waterpark
Perfect for cooling down on hot days or getting into the holiday spirit on rainy ones, Sandcastle Waterpark is an indoor paradise with slides, wave pools, and splash zones that guarantee family fun no matter the weather.
5. Model Village
Step into a charming miniature world at Blackpool’s Model Village and Gardens. Explore detailed scenes and beautifully maintained gardens, an enchanting spot for visitors of all ages.
Make sure to follow @blackpoolbids on socials for the latest updates and download the FREE GO Blackpool app for events, offers, and interactive tours.
Image (Pleasure Beach)