Find great attractions in Blackpool.Blackpool has some fantastic attractions for all the family.Illuminations Blackpool is famous for its fantastic illuminations. The festival of light and colour is launched each year by a celebrity and stretches along the promenade. Blackpool Tower Blackpool tower is 518ft tall and was built in 1893. It was inspired in design by the Parisian Eiffel Tower, which is 990ft tall and was built in 1889. The tower is open at different times throughout the year and has a number of attractions and facilities within, such as the huge majestic Tower Ballroom. The oldest part of the site is the aquarium that dates back to 1870 - before the actual tower's construction. Blackpool Zoo Blackpool's award winning zoo is home to over 1500 exotic and rare animals from around the world, including lions and elephants. Central Pier If you're looking for that traditional British sea side experience, visit the Central Pier. You'll find amusements, a Big Wheel and a family friendly bar. |