Sitting on the Irish Sea, between the Ribble and Wyre estuaries in beautiful coast of Lancashire is the town and seaside resort of Blackpool. Located fifteen miles northwest of Preston and twenty-seven miles north of Liverpool, this town is one of England’s most prominent and major center for tourism. Featuring a breathtaking promenade and home to the famous Blackpool Tower, this is one of the ideal places in the county where you can enjoy a traditional seaside holiday. A perfect place for romantic getaways, pleasant family vacations and exciting and fun-filled road trips.
Steeped in history, this seaside town will give you a feeling of nostalgia. However, it is home to plenty of modern shopping facilities such as The Regent, Houndshill Shopping Centre, Dahlia's Farm Shop and Abingdon Street Market. Making it a shopper’s paradise that will make every shopper out there excited. It also has several famous galleries like the Grundy Art Gallery and more. Mrs. Johnson's of Bond Street and The Magic Wand Factory are some of the gift and specialty shops that plenty of people visits.
With plenty of pubs and restaurants serving an excellent range of international cuisines and freshly caught seafood, this town is a culinary paradise. McHalls Bistro is the top bar in town that every visitor should visit. While Hauze Restaurant is the best place to get European cuisine. For tourists craving for pasta or pizza, Ambrosini's is the best place to look for. If you are looking for fresh seafood, Bentleys Fish & Chip Shop is the place you have to visit.
Things to See and Do in Blackpool
As a town that offers an incredible travel experience and a vast range of things to see and do, this town and seaside resort is a destination that will provide a wealth of entertainment and activities. Some of the best attractions that this town offers are The Big One theme park and the Zoo. The town’s famous Tower is another first-class tourist attraction that every tourist should visit while in town. For traditional seaside activities, the Beach is the place you have to visit. While other points of interests in town include Blackpool Illuminations, Sandcastle Waterpark, and Sea Life. Of course, a trip to this town won’t be complete without visiting the Tourist Information Centre.
People can also visit the Ripley's Believe It Or Not! or enjoy checking out the Model Village & Gardens. If you feel lucky, you can also try your luck by popping into the Grosvenor Casino, Genting Casino or Coral Island. As a wonderful place that offers plenty of excellent things to discover and explore, visiting this town this holiday is a great idea.