Manchester Airport 1 hr 14
Madame Tussauds Blackpool (20 min)
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries. Blackpool Zoo (20 min)
32-acre woodland zoo housing big cats, gorillas, elephants, with train tours and member discounts. Sandcastle Waterpark (25 min)
Aquatic fun including slides, fun pools, a wave machine, lazy river and chutes, plus snack outlets. South Pier (25 min)
Bustling boardwalk & pier offering amusement rides, live music events, eateries & arcade games. The Big One (27 min)
Opened in 1994, this 65-m. steel roller coaster is located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Nickelodeon Land (27 min)
Themed amusement-park area with rides based on “SpongeBob SquarePants” & other Nickelodeon TV shows. Farmer Parrs Animal World (4 min)
Farm animals, rare breeds and exotic species, plus train/tractor/pony rides and a pottery studio. SEA LIFE Blackpool (20 min)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Blackpool Tower (19 min)
A classically proportioned ballroom lies at the foot of this iconic Victorian Eiffel Tower-a-like. North Pier (18 min)
Family-friendly amusements, theatre shows, carousel, sun lounge and cafe on restored Victorian pier. Central Pier (20 min)
Opened in 1868, this wood & iron pier features a ferris wheel, a funfair & other attractions. Stanley Park (20 min)
Municipal park with kids' adventure playground, sports pitches, BMX race track and art deco cafe. Blackpool Pleasure Beach (26 min)
Iconic resort with exciting rides, rollercoasters, younger kids' attractions, shows and dining. Coral Island Family Arcade (23 min)
Family-friendly indoor fun park with pirate-themed games & rides, plus a casino with slots & tables. The Blackpool Tower Dungeon (19 min)
Costumed actors host visitors in 10 terrifying shows telling scary stories from the country's past. | 
