As one of the UK’s favourite seaside resorts, families flock to Blackpool by the truckload each year to enjoy the beach and all the amenties this city has to offer. But what are the best things to do in Blackpool with kids? Let’s take a look at our favourite spots…
Sea Life, Blackpool
If your little ones want to get closer to life under the sea, SEA LIFE Blackpool is the place to be. Taking you from the safe, sunny shoreline to the deepest, darkest depths of the ocean – get ready to see a huge array of colourful creatures, sparkling scales and razor-sharp teeth.
With over 2,500 creatures to see, from the rescued to the rare, you won’t believe what lives deep below our feet! From rockpools to tropical coral reefs, this is a mesmerising day for the whole family to enjoy!
Sandcastle Waterpark, Blackpool
With over 18 rides and attractions for your little ones to enjoy; including slides, wave pools and flumes, Sandcastle Waterpark is the UK’s biggest indoor water experience for families.
Sandcastle is the perfect place to stay (and play) all day; there’s a huge selection of cafes, snack bars and even arcades – so once you’ve had enough of the water, there’s plenty of entertainment to keep the kids happy, while you enjoy a relaxing hot drink. There are often discounts for tickets if you book in advance online, so be sure to check the website for current deals and offers.
Blackpool Tower
Since it was built back in 1894, the Blackpool Tower has been the most iconic feature of the famous waterfront town – and now offers a huge range of family attractions to enjoy.
From the stunningly ornate ballroom where the cast of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing perform, to the Dinosaur themed mini golf downstairs, your kids will be in awe from the moment they step into the Tower – and that’s beofre you visit the panoramic viewing platform 380 ft above sea level.
If you’ve got older children who love all things eerie, take a step back in time to discover Blackpool’s horrible history at the famous Dungeons at Blackpool Tower.
Seamlessly combining hard history, good fun and just a little dash of horror; Blackpool Dungeons are brought to life by wildly entertaining theatrical actors and state-of-the-art theming, making it a must-visit for anyone brave enough to dig up the bones of Lancashire’s haunted past. Just remember, this spooky spectacle is for 13 year olds+!
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
If you’re lucky enough to visit Blackpool in the height of summer, take advantage of the famous pleasure beach – complete with thrilling rides and spectacular shows that will make sure you and the kids have the time of your life!
There’s something for all ages at the Pleasure Beach: if you’re feeling brave why not try the tallest rollercoaster, the Big One or Valhalla, the world’s most spectacular dark ride featuring amazing special effects .
You can also take a ride on ICON; the UK’s first double launch coaster, featuring 15 interactions involving five different rides.
For little ones; Pleasure Beach also houses the UK’s only Nickelodeon Land, jam packed with 12 different rides and attractions, a Nick shop and a whole host of famous Nickelodeon characters including Chase, Marshall and Skye from PAW Patrol.
If you need some downtime, theatre loves will enjoy the Hot Ice Show featuring world-class performers and dazzling routines against a backdrop of stunning special effects.
Finally, if your little ones love all things weird and wonderful, discover a unique collection of strange, unusual and extraordinary exhibits as you journey through eight themed galleries in Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Coral Island
Last but not least; what would a trip to the seaside be without visiting Blackpool’s largest free admission attraction; the pirate-themed Coral Island amusment arcade?
Ready yer’ sea legs for a whole day of fun – where kids eat free all day every day! don’t forget to bring some dubloons though, there’s hundreds of games and hours of fun to be had winning tickets to secure that treasure.
Jen is our resident wellness and features editor here at The Daily Struggle. You will probably find her on the beach, painting her house or writing about magick and motherhood.
