Popular for its bright lights, sand and fun, Blackpool has been a holiday resort for generations and today offers visitors thrills and excitement beyond compare. The Fylde includes the coastal areas of Lytham and St Annes and a large rural area that contains many small and picturesque villages. It offers a wide range of attractions and natural beauty. There are also four championship golf courses including Royal Lytham St Annes.
BLACKPOOL
Blackpool Tourist Information
www.visitblackpool.com
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool
Over 125 rides and attractions and shows for the whole family. A Truly thrilling day ouy.
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
Blackpool Tower and Circus
Blackpool famous tower - home to the Tower Circus The Magnificent Tower Ballroom, Jungle Jim's Adventure Playground and of course, the Tower Top Ride and Walk of Faith.
www.theblackpooltower.co.uk
Sandcastle Waterworld, Blackpool
The UK's premier indoor water park. Bucket loads of waterslides attractions including the NEW Hyperzone for the bravest thrill loving riders!
www.sandcastle-waterworld.co.uk
Sea Life Centre, Blackpool
Over 50 displays of the finest marine and freshwater creatures including sharks, rays, seahorses and piranhas.
www.sealifeeurope.com
Blackpool Zoo and Dinosaur Safari
The award winning Blackpool Zoo is home to over 1500 beautiful, rare and exotic animals from all around the world.
www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk
Stanley Park, Blackpool
Take a stroll in Stanley Park with its stone statues and frothing fountains in the show piece Italian Gardens. There is a playground for children, pitch & putt, tennis, and visitors centre.
www.friendsofstanleypark.co.uk
Grand Theatre National Theatre of Variety
Lancashirešs premier touring theatre and arts centre boasts a magnificent 4-level auditorium. It offers an all-year-round programme covering all live art forms.
www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk
Opera House and Winter Gardens
The country's largest theatre, with a seating capacity of almost 3000, the Opera House has seen performances from the world's greatest entertainers and shows.
www.blackpoollive.com
Louis Tussauds, Blackpool
Walk down the red carpet and be immersed into the world of waxwork celebrities.
www.louistussaudswaxworks.co.uk
Blackpool Illuminations, Blackpool
Visit Blackpools annual illuminations spectacular from the 31st August - 04th November 2007. This year the illuminations are being switched on by Dr Who, David Tennant.
THE FYLDE
www.fylde.gov.ukLYTHAM
In contrast to Blackpool, just along the coast is Lytham. Here you can enjoy peaceful parks and beautiful gardens. There is a fine promenade and lovely sandy beach. Close to the promenade is the famous Lytham green and windmill. Lytham has an excellent shopping centre, with many quaint shops. At Fairhaven Lake there are sailing dinghies, rowing boats and motor boats.
ST ANNES
St Annes is a traditional seaside town with a Victorian Pier, gardens and entertainment for all ages. St Annes is famous for its Golf Links. There are four championship courses - The Royal Lytham and St Anne's, St Anne's Old Links, Fairhaven and Lytham Green Drive.
POULTON LE FYLDE
Visit the ancient market town of Poulton le Fylde. Steeped in history, Poulton is one of the Fylde's most picturesque spots. The town is famous for its stocks in the town square and magnificent displays of crocus each spring in the churchyard of St Chad's.
