View of the mini-golf in daytime.

Adventure mini-golf

Pleasure Beach's mini golf offers 12 holes of golf in the Adventure Golf. Each hole offers hazards ranging from jumps and bumps to rivers and underground tunnels, all adding to the fun.

Ocean Boulevard, 525 Promenade, FY4 1EZ

A picture of an Imax screen

The Backlot - Imax Cinema

The cinema complex is part of an extension to the popular Houndshill Shopping Centre. The cinema complex will offer a grand total of nine screens and there will also be an e-sports gaming area as well as the Backlot Diner, which will feature an outdoor dining area. The Imax screen will the biggest one in the North West.

Unit N25/26, Houndshill Shopping Centre, Coronation Street, FY1 4EN

View of inside the arcade wiht many games.

Blackpool Amusements

A colourful family arcade on two floors with numerous games and many prices, right next to the Tower. It also hosts a café.

13-19 Bank Hey St, Blackpool FY1 4QU

A picture of a Pinocchio string puppet.

Blackpool Puppets Museum

Discover a vast collection of Pelham Puppets, Punch & Judy puppets, automata and other memorabilia. They also perform Punch & Judy and children Magic shows!

Pelham Lodge, 7-9 General Street, FY1 1RW

Picture of a Cinderella cariage going down the promenade in daytime.\

Carriage rides

The horse drawn carriage is one of the most popular ways to enjoy Blackpool's Golden Mile. You can usually find them parked opposite the Central Pier and the Sandcastle Waterpark.

Promenade, Blackpool

South face of the Central Pier at night. The big wheel is illuminated.

Central Pier

Built after the North Pier, the central pier is the place for Family fun with game stalls, arcade, rides, including a big wheel, and more. Also discover the he Kings and Queens show at the pier's theatre.

Promenade, FY1 5BB

Picture of the Circus, empty, no spectator, lights on

Tower Circus

The Blackpool Tower Circus, positioned at the base of the tower, between its four legs, returns every year with new acts. The circus first opened to the public on 14 May 1894 and has not missed a season since.

The promenade, Blackpool, FY1 4bJ

Front view of Laser Quest door that leads to ClueHQ.

Clue HQ Promenade

The perfect exhilarating, exciting, entertaining, escape the room experience! On the promenade. 3 escape games: Bunker 38, A-I-9, Cell Block C. From £15 per player.

Laser Quest, 66-74 Promenade, FY1 1HB

Aerial view of the omedy carpet

Comedy Carpet

Free

The Comedy Carpet Blackpool is one of the UK’s biggest pieces of Public Art and was officially opened by legendary Liverpool comedian Ken Dodd. It took five years to make the 2,200m2 in size Comedy Carpet Blackpool.

Tower Festival Headland, Promenade, FY1 1AP

Picture of the

Coral Island

The unmissable amusement arcade on the promenade with its Pirates themed front. It is the largest amusement arcade in Blackpool. There is a parrot monorail that flies around the arcade, ideal for young visitor. It also hosts a Casino.

Bonny Street, Blackpool, FY1 5DW

Picture of a donkey on the beach with the tower in background.

Donkey rides

The unforgettable donkey rides on the beach. One of the lasting souvenirs for young children since the Victorian times. Now, they can be paid cashless thanks to their new "payment saddles". Central beach is the traditional spot to visit for a donkey ride

Blackpool Beach

Cast of the show.

Blackpool Tower Dungeon

The famous international attraction Dungeon is in Blackpool. Journey into the belly of The Blackpool Tower for the trip of a lifetime. A a full cast of brilliant actors, ten interactive shows backed with laughs and frights .

Bank Hey Street, FY1 4BJ

A picture of the entrance of the museum.

Museum of fun and entertainment

Showtown is the ultimate celebration of Blackpool, the greatest seaside resort in the UK and world famous as a capital of entertainment. You'll be able to discover the stories of the comedians, dancers, acrobats and characters who turned our resort into the home of show business.

Bank Hey Street, Blackpool FY1 4TQ

Front door of Escape room centre in daytime
Age 16+

Escape Room Centre

7 escape rooms right in the heart of Blackpool. Are you ready for the challenge? 6 one hour games plus 1 new half hour game.

44 Church St, FY1 1HP

Formulakart circuit delimited by car tyres. 3 karts competing o the circuit.

Formulakart

A Go Karting circuit and twin engined karts. This unique bowl shaped arena, offers the region’s biggest and fastest kart circuit. A race track with flowing line and plenty of overtaking opportunities.

1 Queen's Promenade, FY2 9RJ

Front on the Funland arcade in daytime.

Funland Blackpool

One of the big amusement arcades on the Promenade. Bingo and many games and prizes to win for the enjoyment of the whole family. Next to Sea Life.

61 Promenade, FY1 5AA

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Front on the Funland arcade in daytime.

(Silcock's) Fun Palace

Silcock's Fun Palace is a whole kingdom of family fun, many games and prizes. It is open all year around. The Captains Table Fish & Chip Restaurant serves Fish & Chips and a variety of seaside favourites everyday.

125 - 141 Promenade, FY1 5BE

Poster of Ghost walks

Ghost Walk

Join The Victorian Ghost Hunter on a walk as he guides you to some of Blackpool’s most haunted locations. you will hear tales of terror and supernatural that will make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck!

Festival House, The Promenade FY1 1AP

Front of Golden Mile arcade at night time

Golden Mile Amusements

One of the big amusement arcades in town. On the promenade. Golden Mile Amusements arcade offers a lot of fun to families: many arcade games, bumper cars, bowling…

67-73 Promenade, FY1 5BD

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Entrance of the Graffiti Golf building.

Graffiti Golf

Glow in the dark Family fun. 12 hole UV glow in the dark family golf, with arcade and party room. It is indoor, next to Sea Life centre. So, even if the weather is inclement, enjoy a fun time there.

Central Promenade, FY1 5AA

Illuminated front of the Grand Theatre at night. Pedestrians walking in fron of it.

The Grand Theatre

The Grand Theatre is an 1100-seat theatre that was designed by Victorian theatre architect Frank Matcham and was opened in 1894. It can be visited during Heritage tours, or while attending a performance.

33 Church Street, FY1 1HT

Front of the Grade II Grundy art gallery.

Grundy Art Gallery

Founded in 1911, this art gallery has rotating displays showcasing 20th & 21st-century works. The Grundy Art Gallery building is a beautiful Grade II listed art venue. Free entry. Closed Sundays.

Queen Street, FY1 1PU

Illuminated front of Happy Dayz, at dusk.

Happy Dayz

A family run amusement arcade with families in mind and also a prize bingo and cafe. On the promenade next to Madame Tussauds.

95-97 Promenade, FY1 5AA

Picture of two illuminated trams, one shaped as a steam engine, the other one as a boat.

Heritage Tram Tours

Enjoy unforgettable tram rides aboard vintage trams or an illuminated tram. Discover the Coastal tour, the Promenade tour, the Ghost tram tour or illuminations tour, visit the centre depot.

95-97 Promenade, FY1 5AA

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High Ropes

Blackpool High Ropes course, situated in Stanley Park is fun, physical and perfect for a fun day out. Suitable for anyone aged 5 years and up. Prices start from just £8 per person and a range of packages are available.

Stanley Park, West Park Drive, FY3 9HQ

Poster with a Golf club and

Hole in Wand

The Hole in Wand sees visitors play 9 holes of ‘immersive’ golf inside a world of wizards and magic, with Harry Potter themed settings including an ‘enchanted library’, train station, forest and castle.

Promenade, FY1 4QU

View of illumintations from south pier, from above. Can see Tower and central pier illuminated

Illuminations

Free

Founded in 1879, one of the largest light shows in the world: 6 miles (10 km) long and over one million bulbs! You can also go on illuminated tram cars. From September to first weekend of January

Promenade, Blackpool

Picture of a wall with many pictures and posters of Joe Longthorne.

Joe Longthorne Museum

Dedicated to Joe Longthorne, the museum is at the Joe Longhorn Theatre, at the end of the North Pier.

North Pier Promenade - Joe Longthorne Theatre, FY1 1NE

People dring karts, daytime, with the sea on the background.

Karting 2000 Raceway

Karting for all the family. Junior Kart top speed 6mph, Bandit 20mph, Adult 40mph. A fun karting experience with a floodlit track and electronic lap timing. Next to the South Pier.

South Shore, Promenade, FY4 1BB

White windmill with grass at the front.

Little Marton Windmill

It is familiar to millions of travellers due to its location on the main road into Blackpool, by the end of the M55 motorway. First reported in 1796.

Preston New Road, FY4 4XQ

Front of the Mecca Bingo building with car park on the front.

Mecca Bingo

Large chain bingo venue with an on-site bar, a cafe and electronic gaming machines. There are 2000 seats in the venue, as well as electronic terminals that can be used to play Mecca Max.

Talbot Road, FY1 3QX

Picture of grass with 16 model houses representing a village.

Blackpool Model Village

Blackpool's Model Village is set in 2 ½ acres of gardens with paved pathways that provide full access to the visitors. The models are all hand crafted and depict buildings and scenes of Britain's past. There is a working train running through the main village.

Stanley Park Offices, W Park Dr, FY3 9RB

The North Pier at sunset with the tide in.

North Pier

Free

The North Pier was officially opened on 21 May 1863. It is the oldest and largest of the three coastal piers in Blackpool. It boasts bars, arcade, a large theatre, a sun lounge, a double decker carousel and more.

North Pier Promenade, FY1 1NE

Golf green with the Golf house at the top of the hill.

Northshore Golf Club

Private 18 hole golf club, 71 par, length 6444 yards. The club offers different membership. But you can also book Visitor Green Fee.

416 Devonshire Road, FY2 0RD

Front of the Winter Gardens on the Opera House side with box office on the left.

Opera House

One of the country’s largest theatres, with a seating capacity of almost 3,000. As part of the Winter Gardens, the theatre is a Grade II Listed Building. It was built in 1939, replacing the first opera house of 1889.

97 Church Street, FY1 1HL

Front of th Golf Club with green at the front

Park Golf Club

Within Stanley Park, this is a 18 hole golf club opened in 1925 by the famous architect Dr Alister MacKenzie, who also designed such well known courses as Royal Melbourne, Cypress Point and Augusta National.

North Park Drive, FY3 8LS

Entrance of El Pasaje del Terror,

Pasaje del Terror

Walk-through horror show where live actors scare visitors in a labyrinth, with a bar at the end. Located in the Casino Building at Pleasure Beach, it has been terrifying its visitors for more than 20 years.

525 Casino Building, FY4 1EZ

Entrance of the bingo with

Pat's Bingo

Family friendly bingo on the promenade near the central pier. 10p a play.

165 Promenade, FY1 5BE

A drawing of Peter Rabbit eating a radish.

Peter Rabbit

An interactive multi-sensory family attraction based on the beloved award-winning animated TV series. A 45-minute long adventure, use your rabbit-like skills and complete challenges.

91 Promenade, FY1 5AA

Map of Pleasure Beach

Pleasure Beach

The Pleasure Beach was founded in 1896 and will celebrate its 125th anniversary this year! It is the most visited amusement park in the UK. More than 40 attractions and rides, 2 theatres and an ice rink hosting many shows.

525 Ocean Boulevard, FY4 1EZ

Pink front of the museum. A fake jeep is stuck above the door

Ripley's believe it or not!

Discover a unique collection of strange, unusual and extraordinary exhibits as you journey through eight themed galleries, across two amazing floors and witness the astonishing world of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! on ten screens. It is fun for all ages.

Unit 5&6 Ocean Boulevard, Pleasure Beach, FY4 1EZ

Front of the watrer park: a building of glass.

Sandcastle Waterpark

The waterpark is the largest UK waterpark with over 18 slides and attractions. It is also home to the world's longest indoor roller-coaster water slide.

South Beach, FY4 1BB

Sealife front surmounted by a huge picture of a diver and fishes

Sea Life

Showcasing more than 2,500 aquatic creatures including tropical sharks, colourful reef fish, turtles, rays and sea horses. An ocean tank and a tunnel offer an immersive experience.

Promenade, FY1 5AA

Front of the Solaris centre, single floor brick building.

Solaris Centre

The Solaris Centre is the first major Blackpool Council building to integrate a high level of energy-efficient features in its design. On site café.

New South Promenade, FY4 1RW

Image colourful front of the hall at the entrance of the pier.

South Pier

The third pier of Blackpool. The South Pier was opened on Good Friday, 1893. Once again, dedicated to good family fun with rides, arcade, games.

Promenade, FY4 1BB

Image of a spitfire in front an opened hangar.

Spitfire Visitor

The Spitfire Visitor Centre opens its doors to the public on the first weekend of every month (Mar-Nov). Hangar 42 was constructed in 1939 for the RAF.

Hangar 42, Blackpool Airport, Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool, FY4 2QY

Aerial view of the lake in the park.

Stanley Park

Stanley Park is the largest park in Blackpool. It covers an area of 256 acres. The park was voted UK's best park 2019.

West Park Drive, FY3 9HU

Poste of the tower presenting attracions like the circus, with a family with 2 children at the front

Blackpool Tower

Partially Free

Built more than 125 years ago, this is the most iconic landmark of Blackpool. Inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the tower rises to 158m (518 ft) and offers a 30 mile view from the top. It comprises 6 amazing attractions.

The promenade, FY1 4BJ

Front of building with huge pictures of super-heroes with red frames

Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds is the famous wax museum that first started in London and then branches in major cities across the World. Many starts from history, the world of music, sport, entertainment and super-heroes.

87-89 Central Promenade, FY1 5AA

A picture of a woman holding a bowling ball in front of bowling lanes.

Walterz

Walterz is a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility with ten-pin bowling, augmented reality darts, luxury karaoke booths, and a whole host of other games. From traditional shuffleboard to American pool and air hockey, there’s something fun for everyone.

Newton Hall Holiday Park, Staining Rd, Staining Blackpool FY3 0AX

Iniside the winter gardens, hallway opening to the Opera house, bar, restaurant, horseshoe room...

Winter Gardens

Opened in 1878, it is a Grade II listed building, incorporating various elements built between 1875 and 1939. It hosts a cafe, restaurant, bar, theatres and a ballroom.

97 Church St, FY1 1HL

Entrance to the zoo.

Blackpool Zoo

Blackpool Zoo is home to 1,500 animals from over 400 species. One of the best zoos in the country. The younger visitors have the chance to meet and even feed some of the animals.

East Park Drive, FY3 8PP

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