Perfect for families, dive into the stories of the oceans’ most fascinating residents, including clownfish, stingrays, sharks and sea turtles.

Think of Blackpool and what springs to mind? Whatever it is, it’s probably not top tier Cantonese dining. But a visit to Michael Wan’s Mandarin might just change that.

Dirty Blonde’s is a dive bar and pizza joint that feels more downtown New York than British seaside town. Go for the craft beer, graffitied walls and indie playlist, stay for the New York pizzas and wings.

Bridewell Studios is a gallery space and artist studios located in an old police station, hosting regular contemporary art exhibitions.

Offering something of a mini theme park to visitors, Blackpool South Pier has a ton of white-knuckle rides to get stuck into.

Interplay works across all definitions of exclusion to create a special theatre that places the audience at the centre of the experience.

What started as a showcase of marine creatures from the Irish Sea has now snowballed into a full-scale ocean adventure that includes exotic species from all over the world.

Serving exceptional meats, cheeses and wines from all over the world, we can’t recommend this bar-slash-delicatessen more highly.

Set the amusement wonderland that is Blackpool’s Coral Island, The Buccaneer bar and restaurant is above-and-beyond family-friendly, thanks to the very generous kids eat free offer.

When you think of Blackpool, Coral Island is the type of place that takes front and centre: big, bold and flat-out fun.

Previously ranked TripAdvisor’s number 1 family hotel in the UK, Blackpool’s bright and airy Doric Hotel offers breathtaking views of the Irish Sea.

A hit with families seeking the all-inclusive treatment, this Baroque-style hotel on the north shore is one of Blackpool’s oldest and most popular.