Manchester Airport 1 hr 14
Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve (23 min.) nature reserve featuring reed beds grasslands areas of open water woodland & scrub. Blackpool South (10 min) South Pier (10 min.) bustling boardwalk & pier offering amusement rides live music events eateries & arcade games. North Pier (4 min.) family-friendly amusements theatre shows carousel sun lounge and cafe on restored victorian pier. Blackpool North (4 min) Central Pier (6 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 (6 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Big Dipper (11 min.) roller coaster and amusement park Blackpool Zoo (10 min.) 32-acre woodland zoo housing big cats gorillas elephants with train tours and member discounts. Blackpool Model Village U0026 Gardens (9 min.) handcrafted models of buildings including a castle cottages & a tudor village in a garden setting. Cabin (3 min) The Blackpool Tower Dungeon (5 min.) costumed actors host visitors in 10 terrifying shows telling scary stories from the country s past. Madame Tussauds Blackpool (6 min.) museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous americans & historic icons in themed galleries. Nickelodeon Land (12 min.) themed amusement-park area with rides based on spongebob squarepants & other nickelodeon tv shows. Sandcastle Waterpark (10 min.) aquatic fun including slides fun pools a wave machine lazy river and chutes plus snack outlets. Carlin Gate (2 min) Coral Island Arcade (6 min.) family-friendly indoor fun park with pirate-themed games & rides plus a casino with slots & tables. |