How to Have a Great Time on Your Holiday in Blackpool

Blackpool is a town in Lancashire, England and is considered as a chief seaside resort in the United Kingdom. It is situated on the coast of the Irish Sea making it a great place to spend a vacation. At present Blackpool enjoys around seventeen million tourists annually and with the passage of time the tourism is becoming more popular.

People who are visiting Blackpool for the first time might get a little lost as to where to start their vacation in this seaside resort. A trip to the Tourist Information Centre in the town would be a good place to start. These are located on Clifton Street, The Promenade and Ocean Boulevard.

Blackpool's main attractions include delight arcades, bingo halls, donkey rides, rollercoaster's, the 518-foot Blackpool Tower, enjoyable pubs and nightclubs. The pristine sand of the resort can really turn your vacation into one of the most exciting vacations of your life.

The greatest attraction of the resort is the Blackpool Tower. Built over a century ago, the tower is considered the heart of Blackpool's attractions. Inside it is a circus, a big ballroom, a beautiful aquarium. From the top of the tower you can enjoy stunning views not only of the surrounding area but also some sections are glass so you can enjoy the view under your feet! If you have never climbed any great towers, then visiting this is a must. Well worth a visit! On the sea front the Sea Life Centre, which offers an underwater trip where you can witness the beauty of the most exotic sea creatures ever.

Visitors to Blackpool can enjoy eating at many very good restaurants and enjoy fresh fish at many fish and chip shops like Senior Fish Bar & Restaurants, Thors Plaice & Chips and several others. In addition to visiting the restaurants, for making your holiday a success, you can visit the fabulous bars & clubs like Flying Handbag, Boardwalk, Crazy Scotts Bar Ltd and Devonshire Arms. Several activities and attractions that are especially designed for the kids are also available. You can take them to Blackpool Zoo Park, Sandcastle Water World, Stanley Park and the Blackpool Pleasure Beach, they are sure to have the time of their life.

Amongst the above mentioned attractions, the Blackpool Pleasure Beach is very popular and features the Pepsi Max Big One that is the Europe's biggest and the fastest rollercoaster. For people who love arcade games are sure to have a fantastic time owing to the tech stimulations, virtual games and also the video games present there.

There are three piers in Blackpool, the North Pier with its Victorian charms and an amazing theater, the Central Pier which has a Big Wheel and game stalls. Finally, the South Pier, with classic fairground rides and live-entertainment options.

There are several more places in addition to the ones mentioned in this article, that you can visit during your stay in Blackpool, which will give you a lot more entertainment options. You can get the information leaflets, travel guides, and maps from the tourism offices and explore all of Blackpool for the time of your life!

About the Author

Dick Kevin Walsh is a freelance travel writer with a particular interest in Blackpool holidays.

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