There's something for everyone
With The Derwent as your base, you can explore all the wonderful things that Blackpool has to offer. Probably the most famous attraction is Blackpool Tower and Circus which can provide a whole days worth of fun for all. Dare you take ‘The Walk’?
Blackpool’s very own Zoo has a wide and varied menagerie of both the exotic and the unusual and is also a not to be missed attraction. There is also Dinosaur World alongside. A walk along the Promenade is also something all will enjoy. Not only are there numerous shops and stalls but there are also the three piers – North, Central and South. Heading South from the latter you will find numerous works of art to look and listen to.
Blackpool Tower
518 ft of fun for all the family. Over the coming months there are going to be some extremely exciting developments to Blackpool’s top attraction. But while these are going on there’s still plenty to do!
the Grand Theatre
The Grand Theatre is an 1100-seat theatre designed by Frank Matcham in 1894. This amazing space is a wonder of restoration and revival, presenting a full range of every performing artform, as Blackpool’s community theatre, Lancashire’s preferred opera house and Britain’s National Theatre of Variety.
Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds Blackpool is opening right on the Promenade in Spring 2011, and you’re invited! Step onto the red carpet and mingle with your favourite TV stars, then go to the locker room and meet your favourite sports stars getting ready for their next game.
Pleasure Beach
Pleasure Beach Theme Park / Amusement Park, Blackpool is Britain’s top, tourist attraction. It lies in 42 acres, started with just one ride in 1896, and celebrated its Centenary in 1996. There’s something for everyone at Pleasure Beach Theme Park / Amusement Park, Blackpool. There are over 125 rides and attractions.
The Winter Gardens
The Winter Gardens is a unique venue, offering one of the largest theatre stages in the country, the Empress Ballroom home to the World’s largest Dance Festivals. A number of smaller rooms set off the venue including the Spanish Hall, with its Andalucian Village lining the roof, the wood panelled Baronial Hall, perfect for Medieval Banquets.
Viva Blackpool
The Vegas Venue in the Heart of Blackpool. We are a multi-purpose ‘Vegas Style’ venue boasting 3 amazing rooms including our Cabaret Theatre, ‘The Round Room’ VIP style bar and comedy club and ‘The Festival Suite’ which is an indoor marquee style wedding and functions space also hosting year round Family Show performances.
Blackpool Zoo
Blackpool Zoo is a fantastic fun day out for the whole family and top of the list for things to see and do in Blackpool and Lancashire. The Zoo has over 1500 animals, and is a great value for money family day out.
The Sandcastle
Sandcastle Waterpark is one of Blackpool’s leading tourist attractions. The Waterpark features over 18 slides and attractions including water slides, fun pools, wave machine, lazy river, water chutes, burger bars, snack bars, arcades, swim shop and much much more.