Family

Want to keep all the family entertained and amused while you’re on holiday? Then Blackpool is the only place for you.

1. Blackpool Zoo combines fun and wild animals to offer a family day out like no other. It is home to 1,500 animals, birds and insects from all over the world, including lions, giraffes, elephants, lemurs, meerkats, reptiles, gorillas, penguins and more.

2. Whether you’re looking for white-knuckle thrills, a gentle float in mid-air on the 104-year-old Sir Hiram Maxim’s Flying Machine or a whizz around on the Teacups with the little ones in Beaver Creek, there’s something to suit everyone at the world-famous Pleasure Beach Resort.

3. Mingle with the celebrity A-list at Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks where you can curtsey before Her Majesty The Queen or even spot your sporting heroes. With five fame-filled, floors it’s a great place to meet your favourite stars.

4. Travel from a Scottish Castle to a Cornish fishing village in a few steps as you experience this wonderful world in miniature at Blackpool’s award-winning Model Village & Gardens. Kids love using their imagination to bring the intricate model scenes to life; and adults can enjoy the tranquil setting of beautifully landscaped gardens. Well worth a visit!

5. Enjoy 18 slides and attractions to keep water babies and landlubbers of all ages entertained for the whole day at Sandcastle Waterpark. Float on a lazy river or enjoy the world’s longest indoor rollercoaster waterslide – it even goes uphill!

6. Explore an underwater paradise and visit Europe’s best collection of tropical sharks in Blackpool SEA LIFE Centre’s walkthrough tunnel. There’s also the chance to get up close and personal with over 10,000 sea creatures including 'Scary Monsters' some of the scariest-looking creatures of the deep.

7. Blackpool's accommodation go out of their way to welcome families.  A number have been recognised under VisitEngland's Families Welcome Scheme. This is awarded to businesses that provide facilities and services for families of varying ages and combinations. Accommodation displaying this logo provides facilities specifically for your family and provides information to help make your stay more comfortable and enjoyable.  Click here to see the business with this award.

8. And of course, no visit would be complete without a trip to Blackpool Tower with five fabulous floors of fun for everyone, whatever the weather. There’s the spectacular family Circus starring Mooky the Clown and fantastic Jungle Jim’s adventure playground for the kids. Dance lovers will enjoy the magnificent Ballroom, seen in 2009’s Strictly Come Dancing - and dare you brave the Walk of Faith at the top of the iconic 518ft tower?