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Blackpool (Landmarks & places of interest)

Blackpool boasts some important landmarks, most of which appeared originally as part of the flourishing tourist industry.
  •  Blackpool Tower, arguably the most iconic of Blackpool's landmarks. Central Pier, Blackpool Twin Climbing Towers, Blackpool Central [edit] Major attractions Blackpool Tower, opened in 1894 and has been a dominant landmark of the Blackpool skyline for well over a century. Inspired by the Eiffel Tower of Paris, France. It is 158 m (518 ft 9 in) tall. Beneath Blackpool Tower is a huge complex of leisure facilities, entertainment venues and restaurants, including is the world famous Tower Ballroom and Tower Circus.
  • Central Pier - The middle pier. It includes a large ferris wheel and shops. North Pier - The northernmost of Blackpool's three piers. It includes a small shopping arcade, a small tramway and the North Pier Theatre at the end. The pier end also used to have a helicopter pad, but this was damaged in 1997 by a Christmas windstorm and collapsed into the Irish Sea.
  • Pleasure Beach Blackpool is a very famous theme park within Blackpool. Rides include the "The Pepsi Max Big One" which is the largest roller coaster in the theme park and one of the largest in Britain.
  • South Pier - The southernmost pier. Almost directly opposite the Pleasure Beach, it houses a large theme park.
  • Winter Gardens is a large entertainment and conference venue in the town centre. Includes the Opera House (one of the largest theatres in Europe), Pavilion Theatre, Empress Ballroom, Spanish Hall, Arena and Olympia.

Other attractions

  • Beach - Stretching from the North Pier to the South Pier. The main natural attraction for tourists.
  • Funny Girls - World Famous Drag Cabaret Burlesque Showbar, located on the North Shore.
  • Blackpool Zoo - provides a home to over 1500 animals from all over the world.
  • Grand Theatre - Victorian theatre designed by Frank Matcham. Also now known as the National Theatre of Variety.
  • Great Promenade Show - Series of modern artwork installations along Blackpool's South Promenade. Includes the Blackpool High Tide Organ an unusual musical monument which uses the movements of the sea to make music.
  • Louis Tussard's Waxworks - Waxwork Museum, featuring models of celebrities, musicians, sports personalities and the famous Chamber of Horrors.
  • Sandcastle Waterworld - A indoor swimming pool with slides and waves. Next to the South Pier.
  • Stanley Park - Grade II Historic Park & Gardens with Golf Course, Cricket Club, Sports Arena, Lake, Art Deco Restaurant, Model Village, Gardens, etc. Cinema - Situated on a multi-complex site, on Rigby Road, with 10 screens.

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