Manchester Airport 1 hr 11
Blackpool Zoo (21 min)
32-acre woodland zoo housing big cats, gorillas, elephants, with train tours and member discounts. Nickelodeon Land (29 min)
Themed amusement-park area with rides based on “SpongeBob SquarePants” & other Nickelodeon TV shows. South Pier (29 min)
Bustling boardwalk & pier offering amusement rides, live music events, eateries & arcade games. Lancaster Castle (30 min)
Sizable castle from 12th-century and later, including a museum, talks and kids' activity tours. The Big One (29 min)
Opened in 1994, this 65-m. steel roller coaster is located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Blackpool Pleasure Beach (29 min)
Iconic resort with exciting rides, rollercoasters, younger kids' attractions, shows and dining. Blackpool Tower (24 min)
A classically proportioned ballroom lies at the foot of this iconic Victorian Eiffel Tower-a-like. Central Pier (25 min)
Opened in 1868, this wood & iron pier features a ferris wheel, a funfair & other attractions. The Blackpool Tower Dungeon (24 min)
Costumed actors host visitors in 10 terrifying shows telling scary stories from the country's past. Madame Tussauds Blackpool (25 min)
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries. Coral Island Family Arcade (26 min)
Family-friendly indoor fun park with pirate-themed games & rides, plus a casino with slots & tables. SEA LIFE Blackpool (24 min)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Stanley Park (21 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. Sandcastle Waterpark (30 min)
Aquatic fun including slides, fun pools, a wave machine, lazy river and chutes, plus snack outlets. | 
