Attractions – The Melville Hotel Blackpool

Welcome to Blackpool, there is no end of things to do!

Blackpool – Britain’s favourite seaside resort – is brimming with exciting attractions that make every visit a fun-filled adventure. We have lots of great attractions for you to enjoy why not visit all of our top attractions using a Blackpool Resort pass, which you can purchase here

The best thing? We are on the doorstep of all of them, located just a two-minute walk from the promenade and a five-minute walk from the tower the Melville Hotel is the perfect place to stay whilst you enjoy everything Blackpool has to offer.

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Please note, The Blackpool Tower Eye is currently closed for maintenance until March 28th 2020. However you will be able to use the eye part of your ticket when the attraction re-opens.
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Blackpool Tower

Of course everyone who comes to Blackpool wants to experience the iconic viewing platform of The Blackpool Tower Eye, but that’s not all the tower offers. Come and visit all 5 of the attractions for a perfect fun packed day, visit as many or as few as you wish, or enjoy one of the our numerous special events.hing Blackpool has to offer.

The Winter Gardens

One of the UK’s biggest theatres the Winter Gardens Opera House has seen a cast of thousands tread the boards since it first opened in 1878. The Opera House has a capacity near 3000 and it continues to attract the biggest touring shows and events from across the globe. The adjoining internationally revered Empress Ballroom is home of the Blackpool Dance Festival, PDC World Matchplay darts, iconic gigs and many more illustrious events.

Illuminasia

Illuminasia is unlike anything you’ve seen before! A magical walk-through attraction that blends the tradition of Chinese lantern craft with modern technology to create incredible larger-than-life exhibits. It’s immersive, interactive and indoors at the Winter Gardens.

Grand Theatre

Opened on July 23, 1894, by Thomas Sergenson, Blackpool’s first successful theatrical manager. The Grand Theatre, Blackpool is one of Britain’s premier heritage theatres. Dubbed the theatre ‘Matcham’s Masterpiece’ it’s the perfect place to take in a breathtaking show.

Hounds Hill Shopping Center

Are you a Shopaholic? Well then the Hounds Hill shopping centre is for you, with over 70 stores and eateries all situated indoors plus many more just outside you are sure to find what you are looking for.

Funny Girls

Funny Girls is an internationally acclaimed showbar in Blackpool. The show with no equal, in a venue like no other. The cast comprise male dancers and drag performers and is sure to be a show like no other!

North Pier

North Pier is the oldest and longest of Blackpool’s three World famous piers offers a mix of traditional family fun, top live entertainment and the best venue for parties!

Central Pierr

The success of Blackpool’s first pier, North Pier prompted the formation of the South Pier now known as Central Pier, Opened on 30 May 1868, today it is jam-packed with rides, stalls, entertainment and of course the Big Wheel.

South Pier

South pier was opened as the Victoria Pier on Good Friday, 31 March 1893. In 1930, the name “Victoria Pier” was dropped and the pier became simply South Pier. Today it boasts numerous rides and experiences that can be shared by children and adults alike.

Blackpool Beach

Miles of unspoilt sandy beaches treat Blackpool’s millions of visitors to the perfect stroll, impromptu family games, a great British picnic, or building a sandcastle – whatever your age!

The Promenade

Blackpool Promenade can be divided into 3 distinct areas. North Shore, Central, and South Shore. This makes for miles of arcades, small shops and stalls, cafes, bars and restaurants the iconic illuminations, and the famous Blackpool tram service.

Sea Life Blackpool

Showcasing more than 50 dazzling displays and more than 2,000 spectacular aquatic creatures including tropical sharks, colourful reef fish, octopus, rays and sea horses, SEA LIFE Blackpool is the perfect way to experience the wonders of underwater life without getting wet!

Comedy Carpet

Created by artist Gordon Young, and designed in collaboration with Why Not Associates, the Comedy Carpet is a celebration of comedy on an extraordinary scale. Sited in front of Blackpool Tower, the 2,200m2work of art contains over 160,000 granite letters embedded into concrete.

The Illuminations

Blackpool Illuminations sees this seaside city of fun still buzzing with excitement and laughter long after other resorts have gone into winter hibernation. At 10 kilometres long and using over one million bulbs the Blackpool Illuminations are an awesome spectacle.

Blackpool FC

The permanent home of Blackpool F.C. since 1901. Whether your team is playing here or your just crazy about football, Blackpool football club has a capacity of 17,338 and hosts numerous football matches all year long.

Madamme Tussauds

Madame Tussauds visitors are sent on an engaging and entertaining interactive journey, featuring some of the country’s best-loved stars from the small screen, music and sport. With a wealth of talent and celebrities, Its the perfect day out for all ages.

Legends at the Sands Venue

Frequently, people are surprised to learn that Legends Blackpool is in fact a sold-out Rock Theatrical experience not to be overshadowed by anything the UK has to offer.

Coral Island

Coral Island is Blackpool’s largest indoor free admission family attraction. Come and explore Coral Island and enjoy an action-packed day filled with fabulous food and family favourite seaside rides and redemption games as well as adult gaming and prize bingo.

Pleasure Beach

The most ride intensive theme park, home to the legendary Big One & Valhalla. Our theme park includes Thrill & Family Rides, and the newly added Nickelodeon Land which includes 12 exciting rides, such as Wallace & Gromit’s Thrill-O-Matic to delight your kids.

Sandcastle Waterpark

Sandcastle Waterpark is the UK’s Largest Indoor Waterpark. The Waterpark features over 18 slides and attractions including water slides, fun pools, wave machine, water chutes, burger bars, snack bars, arcades, swim shop and much much more.

Notarianni Ice-Cream

A small old Italian family run business making famous old-fashioned vanilla flavoured ice cream.Trading from the same premises for over 70 years and freshly making and serving the ice cream the same way it has been for all that time. Perfect for walking along the Blackpool Prom.

Blackpool Zoo

The multi award-winning Blackpool Zoo has it all! The Zoo is situated on 32 acres of spacious, mature parkland with lakes, waterfalls and traditional English woodland. All your favourites are here – big cats, elephants, giraffes, gorillas, orang-utans and, of course, “Blue Peter” TV stars, the sea lions.

Stanley Park

Stanley Park is a public park It is Blackpool’s primary park and covers an area of approximately 104 hectares (260 acres). It features a large boating lake, many scenic trails and a huge children’s park, tennis courts, a skate park and much much more.

Nightlife

A vast number of visitors and tourists to Blackpool come to sample the town’s nightclubs and bars, whether that be a stag do, hen party or simply a couple of mates enjoying a weekend in the nightclubs, there are a huge number of drinking and dancing establishments to enjoy.

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