The food is divine, the service impeccable and there is a covered outdoor area for dining al fresco and watching the world go by. This 4th generation family-run business makes its own Italian vanilla ice cream following a secret family recipe. TIP: If you have a sweet tooth, be sure to try some Blackpool rock!
This iconic confectionery — still made by hand — is a cylindrical tube of solid, boiled sugar, usually flavored with spearmint or peppermint. What makes rock unique is that the name of the town runs right through it. Bags of cinder toffee — which are chunks of sinfully sweet honeycomb — are another type of confectionery very popular with the locals! Head south from the main Promenade to visit St. At the northern end lie the sand dunes, a protected area with some beautiful views from the top and a great place to take a walk with the kids.
Head north from the Promenade and continue past Bispham into Cleveleys , a small, quiet town with a stunning Promenade. Just past Cleveleys is the Victorian resort of Fleetwood , where you will find lots of evidence of its history as a fishing town. Today it has an Art Deco Theatre, a beautiful beach, and a harbour yacht marina set beside a discount shopping village. Blackpool is also surrounded by beautiful countryside and there are lots of pretty local villages to explore, along with the River Wyre which runs inland from Fleetwood.
Blackpool is very accessible, with all major attractions, venues, and the Promenade providing wheelchair access , and some attractions offering wheelchairs to hire.
All the new trams are accessible by wheelchair and the low floor buses are designed for easy access. Only one of the Heritage Trams — the Western Train — has a wheelchair lift, along with space for one wheelchair — the rest have steps. Nevertheless, the conductors are helpful and will do their best to assist everyone in getting aboard. For more information about accessibility in Blackpool, check AccessAble.
There are a few words and phrases used in Blackpool that you might not have heard in the UK. So, these are our tips and info for visiting Blackpool. Hopefully this gives you a better idea of what to expect and helps you make the most of your Blackpool vacation.
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Blackpool Central Pier at sunrise. Blackpool Promenade on a stormy day in winter. Blackpool Tower and beach. View from Blackpool Tower Eye — one of the most popular attractions in the city. Trams on Blackpool Promenade. Blackpool beach disappears at high tide. Donkeys on Blackpool beach. Blackpool Illuminations. Blackpool Rock. Blackpool Comedy Carpet at Blackpool Tower.
Have you thought about investing in a savings ticket such as The Blackpool Resort Pass to ensure you get the best days out at the best price?
There are plenty of reasons to visit Blackpool that can suit those on a budget, too. The events calendar is packed full of free events, exciting entertainment and fun things to do. Visit Blackpool Air Show to see spectacular stunts and displays! Interior designer Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen has been helping create Blackpool's Illuminations for the past five years.
He says that although Blackpool became a byword for blue collar binge drinking it was originally created by the Victorians as "a genteel, artistic resort". It's incredibly elegant but also shows that it's a place where design can have a bit of a laugh.
In order to be recognised internationally he believes Blackpool must work very closely with Liverpool as a tourist destination - in the same way that Brighton is seen as a day trip or weekend away for people visiting London. It has a real and palpable energy that's outside snobbery.
He thinks that in general Britain needs to rethink its image abroad. If tourists are going up to Edinburgh, why not stop off in Blackpool? These are not long distances for someone visiting from Asia or the US to travel. This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Old-fashioned fun beside the sea in Blackpool. The observation platform at the top of the Grade I-listed Blackpool Tower features a skywalk. View comments. With jaw-dropping stunts and thigh-slapping jokes, the awe-inspiring show is a treat for everyone involved - and you can even watch the show in style from VIP ringside seating, or your very own Royal Box. Dance fans from far and wide flock to the Ballroom for its world-famous sprung dance floor and spectacular architecture - something which remains as magnificent today as it did all those years ago.
While the sun may be shining above ground, down in the depths of the tower, things are very different indeed.
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