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Blackpool is
quite possibly Britain's favourite holiday
destination. Famous for its Golden Mile
with its amusement arcades,
piers, trams,
pubs, fish and chip shops and bingo halls. Not to
forget its sandy beach which seems to go
on forever
Fun lasts not just all day but all night with plenty of nightlife
venues as well as the famous Blackpool Illuminations which run from
late August to beginning of November. It doesn't cost a penny to see
them and they attract thousands each year. Blackpool Illuminations
have been around since 1879 and were described as artificial
sunshine, 100,000 people came to see this first great light show. It
takes 22 weeks to erect the illuminations and just 9 weeks to
dismantle them!
The best night in Blackpool of course
is the night they switch the lights on. You can either drive
yourself through in your car or take the easy route by bus or even
better take the tram with its open top for the very best view.
Feeling romantic then take a ride in a horse drawn carriage.
There's something for everyone at
Pleasure Beach Theme Park Blackpool. There are over 125 rides and attractions,
plus spectacular shows, including the world-renowned Hot Ice at the
Arena and the glamorous and exotic new show Forbidden.
Get ready to immerse your senses
... Infusion, the brand new white-knuckle
wave. Five incredible loops and rolls plus a double line twist all
in one suspended looping coaster. Dare to leave behind dry land and
duck and dive around a spectacular starburst fountain, dodge cheeky
wet jets and dart through a heart-stopping, curved cascading
waterfall as it gushes breathtakingly close to riders.
The theme park / amusement park has everything from thrilling
white-knuckle rides - the Big Dipper, Grand National and the
Avalanche - to more leisurely cruises around the River Caves and
Alice's Wonderland.
Pleasure Beach Theme Park / Amusement
Park, Blackpool is now open daily until Sunday 4th November. Wristbands allowing
unlimited riding as many times as you dare start from just £20.
See the web site.Please call 0870 4445566 for pricing details and up-to-date
information as theme park opening and closing times vary according
to the time of year.
Blackpool's annual
Festival of Light
is the biggest temporary light show in the world.
Taking place in Blackpool during the 66 nights of the illuminations.
Blackpool Tower
Go to the top of the tower (winds
permitting), see the aquarium, circus, Jungle Jims, shows and more.
Blackpool Helicopter Rides
now for
something completely different!
Virtual Blackpool
Grand Theatre
Blackpool 'From
family entertainment to musicals, operas and comedy..'
Sea Life
Centre Blackpool
One
the the largest collections of tropical sharks in Europe magical
undersea world. Experience the 180 degree tunnel with sharks
swimming overhead! Find us on the Central Promenade. 01253 622445
Blackpool Zoo
is home to more than 1500 exotic animals, reptiles and birds. 32
acres of mature parkland and lakes. 01253 830830
Louis Tussauds is on Central Promenade. This amazing waxwork
exhibition is open throughout the season from East to end of
October. On Central Promenade opposite Central Pier. 01253 625953
Karting. Kapitol Karting on Central Drive. 01253 282600
For
up to date information when you are in Blackpool then the best place
to go is the Tourist Information Centre at 1 Clifton Street and
Central Promenade. 01253 478222
Travel to Blackpool: See our Travel Page
for links to both National Express Coaches and The Trainline for
times and ticket booking.
Blackpool North is the main train staton on Talbot Road. About half
a mile from North Pier. Intercity Trains to Preston connect with the
local shuttle service to Blackpool. This is a quick and easy route.
Takes about 30 mins and runs regularly
Blackpool Airport is only a couple of miles from the town
centre.
Taxis Blackpool:
Blackpool Radio Cabs 01253 293222
Blacktax Radio Taxis 01253 596596
Blackpool Couriers 01253 592111
Tower Taxis 01253
626262
Gold Line Cars 01253
590500
J Cabs 01253 627733
Don't forget that Blackpool is also an excellent conference and
exhibition centre for which the
Winter Gardens is a good choice of venue.
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