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Lancashire Tourist Attractions
Tourist attractions, amusements, antique centres, theme parks, steam railways, factory shops, zoos & wildlife centres, country parks, etc in Lancashire ...
This page covers general tourist attractions, including amusement parks, boat trips, steam and miniature railways, theme parks, specialist shops, factory shops and outlet villages, guided walks, country parks, viewpoints, zoos and wildlife parks, etc.
We know that not all the attractions in this area are listed. Please help us make this guide comprehensive by sending us details of missing attractions.
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Lancashire Tourist Attractions |
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The Piers: All the best seaside resorts have a pier - Blackpool's got three! The piers are one of Blackpool's top features - and each has its own unique character. North Pier: is famous for its theatre and seasonal shows, its shops, restaurants and bars and its sunbathing. Central Pier: offers you a show bar and the breathtaking Big Wheel, plus amusement arcades for all ages…and South Pier: is simply perfect for family fun, with its circus-marquee entrance and spectacular rides. Make sure you visit them all! 
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Blackpool Tower
Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 4BJ There's the international Tower Circus awarded best UK Circus 2001, Tower Top and Walk of Faith challenge. Children can run wild in Jungle Jim's or journey back in time on the Dinosaur Ride. Take tea in the Ballroom or dance to the Wurlitzer Organ, or visit Undersea World or the Charlie Cairoli exhibition.
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The Golden Mile: This is where seaside fun overflows. The brash and bustling Golden Mile offers seaside favourites like hamburgers, chips, ice cream and candy floss. A place where silly hats and saucy T-shirts are the order of the day. The Golden Mile is also the slot machine capital of Britain where giant leisure centres are interspersed with the latest video technology. Discos, cabaret spots and exhibitions are all to be found on Blackpool’s famous Golden Mile. Among the latest additions to the Mile is the £6m Sea Life Centre with its thrilling "shark tunnel". Do the Golden Mile on foot to savour all the sights, sounds and smells, then see it again from a tram or one of the fleet of horse-drawn landaus!
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The Sandcastle
South Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1BB Stay all day in the 84°f constant temperature, splash into the Sleepy Lagoon children's fun pool or relax on a sun lounger at the poolside. Brave the giant water slides and white knuckle water chutes. There's also a selection of hearty meals and light snacks available from one of the cafés.
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Ocean Boulevard, Promenade, Blackpool,
Lancashire, FY4 1EZ When it comes to full-on excitement, look no further than the UK's officially-busiest tourist attraction - Blackpool Pleasure Beach. More than six million revellers flock to this 42-acre thrill-seeker's paradise every year, and no wonder, with its 10 rollercoaster's, famous white-knuckle rides and countless other brilliant attractions for kids of all ages.
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Sandcastle Waterworld
South Beach. Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1BB Enjoy the permanent heatwave at the Sandcastle on Blackpool Promenade. Inside our family and disabled friendly, award-winning WATERWORLD, it's a subtropical paradise with constant temperatures of 84oF. The proud home of the Masterblaster, the longest indoor rollercoaster waterslide in the world at an incredible 260 metres. The new Ushi-Gushi River Creek, with palm-fringed water and 'watery surprises', provides watery fun for all the family while tots will love becoming pirates on their own play galleon, HMS Thundersplash. Sidewinder sees riders literally tipped off the edge of a steep ravine into a giant u-shaped runway and the whole family can travel along Action River. Already a favourite, the Caribbean Storm and Treetops Multi-Slide has more than 35 interactive features, topped by Britain's biggest coconut which tips 600 gallons of water onto the clambering playmates beneath! There are also several themed and interactive play areas for the kids and you can have fun with water cannons, magic jets and water blasters. There is a safe harbour for toddlers and plenty of room for landlubbers too.
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Gondola
NT Gondola Bookings Office, The Hollens,
Grasmere, LA22 9QZ
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Barton Grange Garden Centre
Garstang Road, Brock, Preston, PR3 0BT All weather plant shopping, our outdoor plant area has a roof which closes when it rains. Riverside Cafe | Willows Restaurant | Farm Shop | Cook Shop. [Back to top]
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Lancashire Theme Parks, Amusement Parks, etc |
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Camelot Theme Park
Park Hall Road, Chorley, PR7 5LP From the sorcery of the wizards to the brave
knights battling in the jousting tournaments.
Ride the Gauntlet rollercoaster and experience
the thrill of the Whirlwind spinning
rollercoaster. Water slides and rides designed
for the younger children are just some of the
attractions on offer at Camelot Theme Park!
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Ocean Boulevard, Promenade, Blackpool,
Lancashire, FY4 1EZ When it comes to full-on excitement, look no further than the UK's officially-busiest tourist attraction - Blackpool Pleasure Beach. More than six million revellers flock to this 42-acre thrill-seeker's paradise every year, and no wonder, with its 10 rollercoaster's, famous white-knuckle rides and countless other brilliant attractions for kids of all ages. [Back to top]
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Lancashire Preserved Railways, Steam, Narrow Gauge and Miniature Railways |
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Lancashire Antique Centres, Factory Outlets, Specialist retailers |
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Lancashire Country Parks, Walks & Viewpoints |
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The Sandwalker of Morecambe Bay
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Cobble Hey Farm & Gardens
Off Hobbs Lane, Claughton-on-Brock, Garstang, Nr
Preston, Lancaster, PR3 0QN Cobble Hey is a working farm with a award winning gardens. woodland, ponds and streams, rockeries and lawns.
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Williamson Park
Wyresdale Road / Quernemore Road, Lancaster, LA1
1UX Everything from woodland walks to picnic areas, the Mini-beast 'Cave' full of creepy crawlies to The Butterfly House and much more. [Back to top]
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Lancashire Zoos and Wildlife Parks, Birdwatching, Rescue Centres |
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Leighton Moss
Myers Farm, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire This RSPB reserve, open all year round, except Christmas Day, is the largest remaining reedbed in north-west England.
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Smithills Open Farm
Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, Lancs, BL1 7NS Smithills Open Farm is where children love to keep coming back to see their favourite animals and lots of new ones.
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Blackpool Zoo Park
East Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8PP 32 Acres home to 400 animals including lions, tigers, elephants and gorillas. Other attractions include miniature railway and dolphin simulator. Feeding and animal encounters throughout the day. Animal talks. Contact Zoo direct for more details. Adults £6.75. Children (3 - 16 years) £4.75. Under 3's Free. Senior Citizens £5.25. Family (2 adults, up to 3 children) £23.00.
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Sea Life Centre
within The Golden Mile Centre Promenade,
Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 5AA The Sea Life Centre houses one of Europe's largest marine collections with the tropical shark display as the dramatic centrepiece. Enter the mythical 'Lost City of Atlantis' and journey through our underwater tunnel surrounded by the ocean's greatest predators. Visit the new display "Claws" or browse in the shop and enjoy refreshments in Kites Café [Back to top]
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