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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: GBP
- Languages: English
- Climate: Temperate Maritime
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Population: Approximately 139,000 people live in Blackpool.
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit Blackpool is during the summer for warm weather and the Illuminations.
- Visa Requirements Blackpool, being part of the UK, generally follows UK visa policies. Citizens of the US, EU, and UK typically do not need a visa for tourism stays under six months. However, requirements can vary depending on nationality, so it's advisable to check the UK Government's official website for the most current information.
About Blackpool
Blackpool is a vibrant seaside resort in North West England, renowned for its rich history, stunning coastline, and lively entertainment scene. The town's unique appeal lies in its blend of traditional seaside charm and modern attractions. Visitors flock to Blackpool for its iconic landmarks like Blackpool Tower and the Pleasure Beach theme park, which offers thrilling rides and attractions for all ages. The annual Blackpool Illuminations, a spectacular light display that illuminates the town's promenade, is a major draw. Blackpool also boasts a thriving cultural scene with numerous festivals and events throughout the year. Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or family fun, Blackpool has something for everyone.
Top Attractions
1. **Blackpool Pleasure Beach**: A world-famous theme park with roller coasters and family-friendly rides. 2. **Blackpool Tower**: Offers panoramic views of the town and features a circus, ballroom, and dungeon. 3. **Blackpool Illuminations**: A dazzling light show that transforms the town's promenade. 4. **Sea Life Blackpool**: An aquarium featuring a variety of marine life. 5. **Blackpool Zoo**: Home to over 1,500 animals from around the globe.
Popular Activities
Blackpool offers a range of activities, from thrilling rides at Pleasure Beach to relaxing strolls along the beach. Visitors can enjoy water sports, visit the Sea Life aquarium, or explore the town's vibrant nightlife. Cultural experiences include attending a show at the Blackpool Opera House or visiting the Grundy Art Gallery. For adventure seekers, there are opportunities for hiking and cycling in nearby areas.
Blackpool Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of North West England
- Duration Range: Blackpool offers a range of activities, from thrilling rides at Pleasure Beach to relaxing strolls along the beach. Visitors can enjoy water sports, visit the Sea Life aquarium, or explore the town's vibrant nightlife. Cultural experiences include attending a show at the Blackpool Opera House or visiting the Grundy Art Gallery. For adventure seekers, there are opportunities for hiking and cycling in nearby areas.
- Group Size: Intimate Groups
- Difficulty Level: All Comfort Levels
- Recommended For: The best time to visit Blackpool is during the summer for warm weather and the Illuminations. Pack layers for cooler evenings. Cultural etiquette includes respecting local customs and traditions, especially during festivals. Safety tips include being mindful of crowds and following local advice. For money and payments, credit cards and cash are widely accepted.
Average Tour Price: $80
Lowest Price Tour: $39
Highest Price Tour: $180
27 Available Tour Excursions in Blackpool
It’s Blackpool’s BIGGEST & BEST SHOW NIGHT OUT You’ll enjoy plenty of laughs, music and more in a fast moving show – starring our hilarious host Leye D Johns, resident Viva Showgirls dancers and our amazing vocalists There’s Fantastic lighting, sound and production visuals including a massive LED screen and award winning lighting and sound. The Viva team will look after you with food and drink table service throughout the night.
Price: $31.57
Duration: 3 hours
In this fun Blackpool scavenger hunt, players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points! They'll also complete challenges for points. Players can see their score on the app's live rankings. All scavenger hunts have a remote host to help along the way. Come explore with us in Blackpool.
Price: $10.77
Duration: 2 hours
Discover Blackpool from a different perspective on sightseeing and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun, and learn new things about the city. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy the tour in English
Price: $12.58
Duration: 2 hours
We are a safe and amazing venue that all the family can enjoy. We specialise in shows Family Magic shows that everyone can enjoy. The shows starts at 6;30pm in central Blackpool, near the winter gardens. Our bar is also well stocked and children can stay in the venue until 10:30pm.
Price: $18.85
Duration: 1 hours
Come and have a laugh at Lancashire’s only designated live comedy venue, right here, in Blackpool. Grab a beer from the bar (own expense), and take your seat in the Comedy Station’s bar, before heading into the theatre, for Blackpool’s funniest night out. With four comedians, including talent from top-flight television shows such as ‘Mock the Week’, ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’, ‘Live at the Apollo’, and more, you’re in good hands throughout the evening’s entertainment. Doors open at 19:00 and the show starts at 20:00
Price: $26.25
Duration: 3 hours
The Ultimate Musical Theatre show! The musicals you LOVE as seen on Broadway, the West End and on Cinema Screens Featuring classics like Les Miserables, Barnum & Wicked, to modern musicals SIX, Hamilton & Moulin Rouge! Starring the Viva cast of vocalists, dancers, aerialists and more! Fun for all the family, couples on a night out, groups - everyone is welcome to our brilliant celebration of the musicals!
Price: $31.64
Duration: 3 hours
Originally conceived and produced by the Viva Blackpool team, ‘Oh What A Nite!’ is celebrating an amazing 9th season in Blackpool and this show is one of our most popular productions appealing to a wide range of audiences and ages. Featuring the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons! This is music with a broad appeal including ‘Sherry’ ‘Beggin’, ‘Grease’ and ‘My Eyes Adored you’ PLUS more music from the era – so no worries about individual taste or pleasing a big group. Performed by an amazing quartet of vocalists – Matt Andrews (Frankie), Johnny O’Connor (Nick), Toby Beal (Tommy) and Michael Cosgrove (Bob) – the show appears with a fabulous troupe of showgirl dancers and full production including video. You’ll enjoy plenty of comedy, music and moves in a fast moving show – starring our hilarious host Leye D Johns, resident Viva Showgirls dancers.
Price: $31.57
Duration: 3 hours
The Blackpool Tower Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages, scenes and a ride in a truly unique and exciting walkthrough experience that you see, hear, touch, smell and feel. Experience this hilarious - but sometimes a bit scary - fun with your admission ticket. The Dungeon tour is run in English to cater to the vast majority of visitors. Non-English speakers will still be able to enjoy the sensory nature of the tours but may not experience the attraction in the same way as those proficient in English.
Price: $17.49
Duration: 1 hours
It’s Blackpool’s BIGGEST & BEST SHOW NIGHT OUT You’ll enjoy plenty of laughs, music and more in a fast moving show – starring our hilarious host Leye D Johns, resident Viva Showgirls dancers and our amazing vocalists There’s Fantastic lighting, sound and production visuals including a massive LED screen and award winning lighting and sound. The Viva team will look after you with food and drink table service throughout the night.
Price: $31.57
Duration: 3 hours
The smartphone travel tool that helps you discover the great outdoors & connect with the world around you. Utilising seamless GPS technology, it takes you off-the-beaten-track to discover hidden gems & incredible places you may never find alone. As you travel you earn points by visiting destinations, solving clues & completing challenges. The Travel League lets you compete with fellow explorers. Each season win amazing prizes & become the UK’s Greatest Explorer! Whether exploring by car, on foot around town, or hiking across the countryside, our GPS technology guides you every step of the way. Take the stress out of planning trips with this perfect blend of challenge, fun & learning
Price: $20.20
Duration: 4 hours
A spectacular celebration of the songs of Europe’s original pop four-piece ABBA! Say thank you for the music at Viva Voulez Vous. With all the hits you love to sing along to from their chart-topping career, this is ABBA but not as you ‘Knowing me, Knowing you’ know it. Join us as we Have A Dream of the Swedish pop quartet that swept the globe. More than a tribute, this is a one of a kind experience. There’s Fantastic lighting, sound and production visuals including a massive LED screen and lasers – giving a real ‘wow’ to your night and plenty to enjoy It’s a full night out, with a show lasting for around 2 and a half hours with an interval – your whole evening is sorted!
Price: $31.57
Duration: 3 hours
Situated on Blackpool's popular Promenade, SEA LIFE Blackpool is home to over 2,500 marine creatures. Showcasing more than 50 dazzling displays and more than 2,500 spectacular aquatic creatures including tropical sharks, colourful reef fish, octopus, rays and sea horses, SEA LIFE Blackpool is the perfect way to experience the wonders of underwater life without getting wet. Explore the magic of the world's oceans and journey from the coast and sandy shallows of the great British shoreline to the equatorial rainforest of the Amazon and into the tropical depths of the ocean.
Price: $18.84
Duration: 1-2 hours
Visit Madame Tussauds in Blackpool to get up close and personal with some of Britain's best-loved celebs. Burst into the action with The MARVEL SUPER HEORES, sissy that walk with iconic drag queen Ru Paul, sashay across the Strictly Dancefloor, dance the day away in Festival Fields with You Tube and music star KSI. Pose with the X Factor mogul Simon Cowell, and grab a selfie with Paddy McGuinness, the host of Take Me Out. Other waxwork must-sees include the stars of Coronation Street, comedian John Bishop, and the scientist Professor Brian Cox. Just show your ticket to enter, then spend as long as you like inside the acclaimed visitor attraction wax museum.
Price: $18.85
Duration: 1-3 hours
The Sensational sounds of Soul & Motown - The Music. The Moves. The Soul. Get ready for a night of powerhouse vocals and timeless hits with Soul & Motown Extravaganza A sensational celebration of the greatest male-led soul anthems! Starring the incredible Soul Station, this electrifying live show takes you on a journey through the golden era of soul, featuring unforgettable hits from legends like Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Otis Redding, The Four Tops, and many more. With soaring harmonies, smooth choreography, and an unbeatable live sound, this is soul music at its very best. Your host for the evening, the one and only Leye D Johns, brings his signature charisma and energy to the show, keeping the night flowing in true Viva Blackpool style.
Price: $24.23
Duration: 3 hours
Non-stop ABBA hits performed live by our sensational vocalists. From “Dancing Queen” to “Mamma Mia,” and everything in between! Delicuous Mouth-watering sharing platter – Click here to View Bottomless prosecco to fuel the fun! It’s not just a brunch, it’s a full-blown cray party that’ll have you grooving in your seats! Dress up encouraged! Sing, Drink, and Dance Along to ABBA’s Greatest Hits!
Price: $48.40
Duration: 3 hours
The Blackpool Tower Eye offers the best views across the North West of England from the top of the iconic Blackpool Tower. With your admission ticket, your journey begins with a visit to the incredible 4D cinema. Let the special sensory effects and incredible filming bring the history of the Blackpool Tower to life in front of your eyes. See the North West of England spread out before you with views over Bowland, up to the Lake District and on a clear day down to Liverpool and across to the Isle of Man from the top of the iconic Blackpool Tower.
Price: $23.59
Duration: 1-2 hours
Join Natalie Black as she brings the magic of Adele to the stage in a stunning tribute show that has been wowing audiences worldwide since 2011. From weddings and cruises to TV appearances and even starring in the 2020 hit film ‘Greed’ alongside Steve Coogan, Natalie has firmly established herself as the nation’s leading Adele tribute. A Night Not to Be Missed! With an unrivalled likeness in both vocal quality and appearance, Natalie delivers an unforgettable evening of Adele’s greatest hits. Featuring songs from Adele’s entire back catalog, including: Set Fire to the Rain Make You Feel My Love Someone Like You I Drink Wine
Price: $33.59
Duration: 5 hours
Ryland Petty is the youngest professional magician in the world. He started performing magic at the age of two and could make a coin disappear before he could even speak properly. His first show was at the age of four and by that age he was in love with magic and loved performing for an audience! At the age of 10 years he auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent. His audition got a standing ovation from all four judges and the whole audience, with Simon Cowell famously saying that Ryland was one of the best magic acts to appear on BGT in 2022.
Price: $10.10
Duration: 1 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Blackpool's cuisine is quintessentially British, with a focus on fish and chips, traditional pub fare, and seaside treats like candy floss and rock candy. Noteworthy restaurants include the Michelin-starred The White Swan at Fence and the historic Notarianni Ice Cream Parlour. Local specialties include Lancashire hotpot and Blackpool rock, a sweet treat that is a must-try.
Getting Around
Blackpool is easily accessible by train from major UK cities. Once there, local transportation includes buses and trams. The town is compact, making walking a viable option. Car rental is available but not necessary for exploring the town itself. Parking can be challenging in central areas, so public transport is often preferred.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit Blackpool is during the summer for warm weather and the Illuminations. Pack layers for cooler evenings. Cultural etiquette includes respecting local customs and traditions, especially during festivals. Safety tips include being mindful of crowds and following local advice. For money and payments, credit cards and cash are widely accepted.
Culture & Customs
Blackpool has a lively cultural scene with a strong sense of community. Significant events include the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On and the Blackpool Air Show. Social customs are generally informal, with a focus on friendly hospitality. Important etiquette tips include respecting local traditions and being considerate of others during crowded events.
