Is Blackpool famous for anything?

Blackpool has something for everyone. Thrill-seekers can enjoy the thrills and spills of the white knuckle rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, visit the world famous Blackpool Tower, one of the most loved and recognisable landmarks in the world and home to the famous Tower Ballroom, The Tower Circus, The Blackpool Tower Dungeons, The Blackpool Tower Circus and The Blackpool Tower Eye. Those looking for an animal-mad adventure, visit Blackpool Zoo, or swim with sharks at SEA LIFE Blackpool. You can even meet the stars at Madame Tussauds or chill out in 84-degree sub-tropical paradise at Sandcastle Waterpark. There are plenty of attractions in Blackpool to make your stay even more enjoyable - from trampoline parks, to Clip n Climb, Blackpool Model Village and more.

The Blackpool Tower is one of the most famous and easily recognised landmarks in the UK. It’s visible from so far away, giving drivers along the motorway the reassurance that they are firmly in the North. The Blackpool Tower is a tourist attraction that brings thousands of visitors a year to the seaside town. There’s so much to do there that you can spend an entire day inside and not be bored for one minute. The Tower is 518 feet and 9 inches tall. On a clear day The Blackpool Tower can even be seen from as far away as Wales and the Lake District. You probably already know that dozens of famous faces descend on The Blackpool Tower every year when Strictly Come Dancing rolls into town, but did you know that The Blackpool Tower has also seen other celebs over the years? Beloved British band Take That, Duke Ellington and Cleo Lane are among some of the famous acts that have performed here. It’s also been seen in numerous films like ‘Dick Barton Strikes Back’ in 1974, and even popped up in the background of the music video to ‘Here With Me’ by The Killers.

The Blackpool Tower is home to five world class attractions in one iconic landmark. This historic grade one listed Victorian building is a notable part of Blackpool. Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours invite you to enjoy an experience like no other as you take a ride along the world famous Blackpool Tramway aboard a piece of moving history. The Blackpool Tower is a place where you can discover amazing attractions.