Daily Record Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Page 19
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Nicknamed
the Vegas of
England's
north-west
coast, there's
never a dull
moment in
this resort
Viva Blackpool
I
F you're looking for an
action-packed,
entertaining summer,
nothing screams fun quite
as much as Blackpool.
Stuffed full of thrill-seeking rides,
adventure and excitement, it's easy
to see why it's earned its nickname
as the LasVegas of the north of
England.
For years, the seaside town has
been pulling in the crowds, with
more than 10million people
visiting Blackpool every year. And,
as Britain's favourite seaside resort,
it offers everything the day tripper
and serious tourist could want.
Blackpool Promotions' publicity
manager Gavin Brennan says:
"Blackpool is a fantastic holiday
destination and the recent
multi-million pound investment in
the town has made it better than
before.
"The number of people booking
with ourselves has grown
significantly over the past five years
and, with so much to do, people of
every age can have a good time.
"Attractions such as Stanley Park
and Blackpool Zoo make for
fantastic days out and it's hard to
beat places such as Sandcastle
Waterpark on the South Pier, which
is one of the best indoor water
parks in Europe.
"We've been going for 27 years
and with up to 20 different pick-up
points all around Scotland, we
make visiting Blackpool easy. With
us, it's all inclusive � coach travel,
breakfast and evening meals as well
as top class cabaret and
entertainment.
"Our repeat booking rate is over
80 per cent, which speaks for itself,
and half of the clients who book
through ourselves visit Blackpool
more than four times a year."
If thrills and spills are your thing,
a trip to Blackpool Pleasure Beach
is a must.There, you'll find the
Pepsi Max Big One � the tallest and
fastest rollercoaster in Europe.
And if you want to keep the
adrenaline pumping all day long,
you could always follow it up with
other white-knuckle rides like the
Big Dipper, Ice Blast, the Grand
National and the Avalanche.
An amble along to Blackpool
Tower will prove it's virtually
impossible to have a dull moment
in the town � with a recent
�3million refurbishment bringing
the legendary attraction bang up to
date.
As well as theTower Aquarium,
nature with a meander through
Stanley Park, where fountains,
borders and statues all help to
create a relaxing atmosphere.
There's even a chance to take to the
water and hire a boat.
You can always hop on board
one of Blackpool's famous trams.
The 12-mile-long network stretches
from Cleveleys through to
Fleetwood, giving you a complete
outlook of the town.
Whether you end up screaming
on Blackpool's famous rides,
enjoying fish and chips on the pier,
or basking in the simple pleasures
of a good park, Blackpool is loaded
with fun for everyone.
Blackpool Sea Life centre is
home to more than a thousand
creatures and has one of the largest
collections of tropical sharks in
Europe. Taking in everything from
the coastline to the ocean depths,
there's nothing the centre doesn't
cover.
At Louis Tussaud'sWaxworks,
rub shoulders with international
celebrities, come face-to-face with
royalty and meet your sporting
heroes � then find out how it's done.
The town's award-winning
model village and gardens are
worth a visit, stuffed full of
hand-crafted models and carefully
attended pathways. Or get back to
Bar. Follow it up with a relaxing
walk along the North Pier which, as
the oldest and most traditional of
the trio of piers, offers a quiet
retreat from the busy promenade.
Finally, a visit to the South Pier
will quickly get you back up to
speed, where you'll find the UK's
only purpose-built bungee tower,
as well as attractions such as the
Skycoaster and the Skyscreamer.
If you fancy something a bit less
fast-paced, there are plenty of
attractions still left to discover.With
plenty of visitor centres and
historic sites, there's no reason why
a trip to the northern town can't be
a learning experience, too.
the 3D cinema, theWalk of Faith
and the Tower Top Ride, there's also
the all-new indoor play area �
Jungle Jim's Towering Adventure-
land � to keep the kids happy.
If you're after a taste of
traditional entertainment,
Blackpool's piers have been
wowing day-trippers for decades.
Dotted with restaurants, bars,
shops and attractions, there's
plenty of fun opportunities at every
turn.
Take in the sights on the Central
Pier with a trip on Blackpool's big
wheel � a firm favourite for
generations � before watching
some of the live acts at the Family
BLACKPOOL ROCKS:
There's so much to see
and do. Enjoy a
tram ride, visit the
model village or take
in the view from
Blackpool Tower
or the big wheel

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