Manchester Airport 1 hr 8
Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve (19 min)
Nature reserve featuring reed beds, grasslands, areas of open water, woodland & scrub. The Big One (10 min)
Opened in 1994, this 65-m. steel roller coaster is located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Sandcastle Waterpark (8 min)
Aquatic fun including slides, fun pools, a wave machine, lazy river and chutes, plus snack outlets. Nickelodeon Land (10 min)
Themed amusement-park area with rides based on “SpongeBob SquarePants” & other Nickelodeon TV shows. Blackpool Tower (5 min)
A classically proportioned ballroom lies at the foot of this iconic Victorian Eiffel Tower-a-like. Blackpool Pleasure Beach (9 min)
Iconic resort with exciting rides, rollercoasters, younger kids' attractions, shows and dining. Madame Tussauds Blackpool (9 min)
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries. Coral Island Family Arcade (5 min)
Family-friendly indoor fun park with pirate-themed games & rides, plus a casino with slots & tables. Blackpool Zoo (9 min)
32-acre woodland zoo housing big cats, gorillas, elephants, with train tours and member discounts. SEA LIFE Blackpool (8 min)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Stanley Park (5 min)
Municipal park with kids' adventure playground, sports pitches, BMX race track and art deco cafe. Central Pier (10 min)
Opened in 1868, this wood & iron pier features a ferris wheel, a funfair & other attractions. South Pier (7 min)
Bustling boardwalk & pier offering amusement rides, live music events, eateries & arcade games. The Blackpool Tower Dungeon (5 min)
Costumed actors host visitors in 10 terrifying shows telling scary stories from the country's past. North Pier (4 min)
Family-friendly amusements, theatre shows, carousel, sun lounge and cafe on restored Victorian pier. | 
