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Blackpool Tower is one of Britain’s greatest seaside monuments and houses an array of entertainment and leisure venues, giving you the option to be as busy or relaxed as you want to be when visiting this world famous attraction. The tower itself is a Victorian structure that rises some 518 feet over the Lancashire coast, its mighty stature allowing views to the Lake District, North Wales and across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man. If stairs aren’t your thing don’t worry as guided lifts transport passengers to the top of the tower every five minutes, where the panoramic view can be enjoyed with minimal effort. Inspired by the Eiffel Tower this Grade I listed building was completed in 1894 and still continues to attract a large proportion of the estimated twelve million people who visit the city every year. With so many activities to choose from it’s easy to see why Blackpool Tower is one of the most popular attractions in the United Kingdom. The Circus is a firm favourite with those of all ages and is situated right at the foot of the tower itself. Not having missed a season since it began, the circus continues strong to this day where you can marvel at the artistes performing their acts in Blackpool’s longest running show. The Ballroom was designed by the same individual responsible for creation of the circus and due to magnificent artwork it has been a popular visitor site, even being used as the location for popular TV series Come Dancing. Blackpool Tower still packs enough room to boast one of Europe's largest indoor adventure playground’s for children, and Blackpool of course hosts the Illuminations, housing around 10,000 light bulbs and turning the mighty tower into a sparking sensation. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is another major attraction and has grown considerably since having just one ride in 1896 compared to more than 145 that is available today. However, some of the roller coasters on offer are not for the faint hearted with one in particular attracting more than 6.8 million dare devils each year. Take a trip along the promenade, whether you walk or jump on a tram, and stop off to see whatever catches your eye. Giant sculptures, musical high-tide organs and an ever expanding array of artworks means you’ll never be short of things to do and see. It’s also possible to get away from the hustle and bustle when visiting Blackpool. Take a stroll through the award-winning horticultural and wildlife site Stanley Park where you can wile away an afternoon on the parks boating lake. The nearby nature reserve of Marton Mere provides a scenic backdrop against which peaceful walks can be taken. With so much to do and see it’s impossible to cram a trip to Blackpool into one day so you may want to check out hotels near Blackpool Tower and make the most of our stay in one of Britain’s national treasures. Isla Campbell writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
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