| dogs are welcome by request (fee). some offer sea views. a 3-minute walk from a tram stop on blackpool promenade along the irish sea, this casual guesthouse in an area popular with tourists is a 2-minute walk from a street lined with eateries, and a mile from both the iconic blackpool tower and roller coasters at blackpool pleasure beach. breakfast and limited parking are available for a surcharge. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the informal rooms provide free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and en suite bathrooms, as well as tea and coffeemaking equipment. there's a low-key lounge bar, and a courtyard with seating
Manchester Airport 1 hr 5
Nickelodeon Land (5 min)
Themed amusement-park area with rides based on “SpongeBob SquarePants” & other Nickelodeon TV shows. Sandcastle Waterpark (8 min)
Aquatic fun including slides, fun pools, a wave machine, lazy river and chutes, plus snack outlets. Blackpool Zoo (11 min)
32-acre woodland zoo housing big cats, gorillas, elephants, with train tours and member discounts. Blackpool Tower (10 min)
A classically proportioned ballroom lies at the foot of this iconic Victorian Eiffel Tower-a-like. North Pier (5 min)
Family-friendly amusements, theatre shows, carousel, sun lounge and cafe on restored Victorian pier. The Big One (5 min)
Opened in 1994, this 65-m. steel roller coaster is located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Central Pier (7 min)
Opened in 1868, this wood & iron pier features a ferris wheel, a funfair & other attractions. Stanley Park (8 min)
Municipal park with kids' adventure playground, sports pitches, BMX race track and art deco cafe. SEA LIFE Blackpool (8 min)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). South Pier (6 min)
Bustling boardwalk & pier offering amusement rides, live music events, eateries & arcade games. Big Dipper (12 min)
Roller coaster and amusement park The Blackpool Tower Dungeon (10 min)
Costumed actors host visitors in 10 terrifying shows telling scary stories from the country's past. Blackpool Pleasure Beach (8 min)
Iconic resort with exciting rides, rollercoasters, younger kids' attractions, shows and dining. Coral Island Family Arcade (8 min)
Family-friendly indoor fun park with pirate-themed games & rides, plus a casino with slots & tables. Madame Tussauds Blackpool (5 min)
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries. | 
