Manchester Airport 1 hr 13
Stanley Park (18 min.) municipal park with kids adventure playground sports pitches bmx race track and art deco cafe. Southport Pier (58 min.) restored 19th-century iron walkway with a train ride & vintage penny-operated arcade machines. Blackpool Zoo (19 min.) 32-acre woodland zoo housing big cats gorillas elephants with train tours and member discounts. Madame Tussauds Blackpool (13 min.) museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous americans & historic icons in themed galleries. North Pier (14 min.) family-friendly amusements theatre shows carousel sun lounge and cafe on restored victorian pier. Lytham Hall (11 min.) palladian-style country house built in 1764 plus italianate gardens heritage parkland and tearoom. Central Pier (12 min.) opened in 1868 this wood & iron pier features a ferris wheel a funfair & other attractions. Sandcastle Waterpark (8 min.) aquatic fun including slides fun pools a wave machine lazy river and chutes plus snack outlets. Coral Island Arcade (14 min.) family-friendly indoor fun park with pirate-themed games & rides plus a casino with slots & tables. The Blackpool Tower Dungeon (14 min.) costumed actors host visitors in 10 terrifying shows telling scary stories from the country s past. Southport Pleasureland (1 hr.) seaside amusement park with around 100 rides go-kart track indoor play area restaurants and bar. East Bank Road (1 min) Lytham (9 min) Sea Life Blackpool (13 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Square (Stop 7) (6 min) Blackpool Pleasure Beach (8 min) South Pier (9 min.) bustling boardwalk & pier offering amusement rides live music events eateries & arcade games. Nickelodeon Land (8 min.) themed amusement-park area with rides based on spongebob squarepants & other nickelodeon tv shows. |