Blackpool's
Basic Travel Guide
by Ispas Marin
Blackpool is the most popular seaside resort in
the United Kingdom, where around 4 million visitors come every year to
have a good time. Blackpool is located on the North West coast of
England and has a population of 150,000 people. Its attractions suit
the most diverse requirements, offering activities for both young,
party animals and tranquillity-loving families. It is also a popular
attraction among gay and lesbian couples. Blackpool’s tourist history
goes back to 1735 when the first guest house was opened.
Here are a few Blackpool travel tips for you. You
can get to Blackpool by train, as it has two railway stations -
Blackpool South and Blackpool North, by plane, as it has its own
airport (located 5 miles from the town centre and well connected to the
resort by train, bus, rail and taxi services) or by road, as the M55
motorway is going through the heart of the town, linking Blackpool to
the British motorway system.
Blackpool’s main travel attractions are the Golden
Mile, which is considered to the heart of the city, the Blackpool
Pleasure Beach and the Blackpool Tower.
The Golden Mile is the main shopping area; it has
restaurants, cafes, arcades and the Tower. It is most famous mainly for
its illuminations (also known as the world’s longest free show) which
take place yearly between September and November when the 8 km of
seaside promenade and the Blackpool Tower are lit with bright,
beautiful lights.
The Tower has been built in1894 and it represents
a famous Victorian landmark. It is nowadays a huge entertainment centre
with a huge ballroom and a circus.
The Blackpool Pleasure Beach was opened in 1896.
It is an amusement park that is offering a variety of rides for all
tastes. Its main attractions are the 200 ft Big One roller coaster that
is being known worldwide, three wooden roller coasters and several
smaller theme roller coasters, entertainment shows featuring acrobats
and dancers like the ‘Eclipse at the Globe’ show and the world’s
biggest ride in the dark – the ‘Valhalla’. It also has rides suitable
for children like a centrifugal rocket called ‘Flying Machines’ or the
‘Beaver Creek’ ride.
The Blackpool Model Village is another place you
should visit. It is a quieter attraction, located in Stanley Park. You
can take a refreshing walk through this hand crafted model village and
its beautiful gardens.
If your Blackpool travel experience involves
children, Louis Tussaud’s waxworks is a nice place for taking them out.
The museum has 5 floors packed with lifelike models of famous people
from around the world and it’s much cheaper than its London relative,
Madame Toussauds.
But if you are travelling to Blackpool with
friends and you want to go out, you should know that there are many
restaurants and pubs where you can have loads of fun.
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