| opposite the river wyre estuary with views to morecambe bay and the lake district, this stately hotel set in a 19th-century building is 2 minutes' walk from the fleetwood ferry tram stop and 9. there's a chic restaurant, as well as a cosy bar/lounge. additional amenities include regular live entertainment, a gym, and a ballroom with a domed ceiling, chandeliers and 7 windows overlooking the bay. upgraded rooms add sitting areas. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. relaxed rooms feature en suite bathrooms, free wifi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. some offer estuary views. 5 miles from blackpool
Manchester Airport 1 hr 18
Stanley Park (24 min)
Municipal park with kids' adventure playground, sports pitches, BMX race track and art deco cafe. North Pier (23 min)
Family-friendly amusements, theatre shows, carousel, sun lounge and cafe on restored Victorian pier. The Blackpool Tower Dungeon (24 min)
Costumed actors host visitors in 10 terrifying shows telling scary stories from the country's past. Lancaster Castle (52 min)
Sizable castle from 12th-century and later, including a museum, talks and kids' activity tours. Nickelodeon Land (31 min)
Themed amusement-park area with rides based on “SpongeBob SquarePants” & other Nickelodeon TV shows. SEA LIFE Blackpool (24 min)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Blackpool Pleasure Beach (30 min)
Iconic resort with exciting rides, rollercoasters, younger kids' attractions, shows and dining. Central Pier (25 min)
Opened in 1868, this wood & iron pier features a ferris wheel, a funfair & other attractions. Madame Tussauds Blackpool (25 min)
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries. Blackpool Zoo (25 min)
32-acre woodland zoo housing big cats, gorillas, elephants, with train tours and member discounts. Sandcastle Waterpark (30 min)
Aquatic fun including slides, fun pools, a wave machine, lazy river and chutes, plus snack outlets. The Big One (32 min)
Opened in 1994, this 65-m. steel roller coaster is located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Blackpool Tower (24 min)
A classically proportioned ballroom lies at the foot of this iconic Victorian Eiffel Tower-a-like. South Pier (29 min)
Bustling boardwalk & pier offering amusement rides, live music events, eateries & arcade games. Coral Island Family Arcade (27 min)
Family-friendly indoor fun park with pirate-themed games & rides, plus a casino with slots & tables. | 
