Location: Blackpool
Top Things to do in Blackpool
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Blackpool, England
The UK’s favorite holiday resort continues to attract millions of visitors. Families and couples, young and old, Blackpool’s unique appeal is that it appeals to everyone. Whether you’re looking for thrills and excitement, family entertainment and historic gems or beautiful gardens and stunning beaches, Blackpool has it all. Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Sandcastle Waterpark, Blackpool Zoo, the Blackpool Tower, the Illuminations and a packed year-round events calendar all add to the charms of this seaside spot.
Restaurants in Blackpool
1. Blackpool Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,325 reviews
Blackpool Zoo is a family friendly attraction, providing fun and education for all ages. Situated only 2 miles inland the Promenade, the park is easily accessible from the M55 motorway. Over 1000 animals, birds and reptiles reside in a scenic 32 acre park amidst mature trees, lakes and spacious lawns where the kids can burn off their excess energy. All your favourites are here including big cats, elephants, giraffes, sealions, gorillas, orangutans, camels, zebras and many, many more. Opened in 2014, the new Orangutan Outlook allows visitors to get up close and personal with these charismatic apes. Open daily (except Christmas Day) from 10 am, the park's closing times vary seasonally.
Reviewed By MartyNUFC
I went with my fiancee and two young girls aged (3 & 1) and we had a great time. Planning ahead we booked tickets online. A few weeks before going and this allowed us to buy meal tickets in advance as well and I would advise doing this as you can save quite a bit overall doing it this way. We all had a great time and enjoyed the sea lion show as well as the big cats and saw most of the animals across the zoo. The only bit being worked on was near the anteaters. We will definitely go again to catch all the shows and feeding.
2. Stanley Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,436 reviews
Stanley Park is Blackpool's premier green attraction, placed as a Grade II* listed facility on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, within a designated town conservation area. The park has enjoyed continued popularly since its official opening in 2nd October 1926 by Sir George Edward Villers Stanley, after whom the park takes its name. Stanley Park was designed by famous Landscape Architects Thomas Mawson & Sons and at 256 acres, is one of England's largest and historically significant green spaces. The park was the first comprehensive site planning scheme in Blackpool; a unique development on a grand scale designed to meet the needs of the town. The park contains everything that any visitor could possibly wish for. Experience a variety of scenic walks around ornamental gardens, natural woodlands and lakes as well as a number of stunning architectural and landscape features such as the Cocker Memorial Clock Tower, Art Deco Cafe, Italian Gardens, Rose Gardens, Bandstand and Auditorium. The park also boasts a superb sporting and recreational facilities including Blackpool Model Village, Stanley Park Golf Course, Blackpool Sports Centre, Blackpool Cricket Ground and Athletic Arena, as well as boat hire and numerous outdoor pitches, greens and courts.
Reviewed By jltregartha
Had a lovely day in the park after visiting The model village, a lovely park.Lovely gardens and plenty to see.Excellent day out.Had lunch in Parks Art Deco cafe which was lovely, would highly recommend.
3. Penny Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
Horse Rescue
Reviewed By michelli3 - Reading, United Kingdom
Free parking, free entry, newly refurbished cafeteria, homemade cakes, the kids loved seeing all the rescued horses and were able to stroke some of them, leave a donation that contributes to the care and rehabilitation of these lovely animals, lovely afternoon tea, we will be back!
4. Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
5. North Blackpool Pond Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By AngelatheAngel - Mossley, United Kingdom
Had a wonderful time like being a little girl again Nice to getaway from the hustle and bustle of Blackpool for five minutes my boyfriend even managed to catch some newts which we took home for our nature pond fabulous
6. Blackpool Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,252 reviews
Reviewed By malc1005 - Kettering, United Kingdom
A lovely beach to take a walk and watch the world go by, fairly clean, and well worth a visit, if your in the area.
7. Clip 'n Climb Blackpool
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By stevenb108 - Oldham, United Kingdom
Usual grandparents visit,we fancied doing something a little different to pass some time,after a friends recommendation. After a quick phone call to Clip & Climb they asked if we could pick the day & book the session & time that we wanted,this was easy enough,but a dad mistake,i phoned again,this was sorted & a confirmation email sent..all ok. We arrived in plenty of time before our time slot of midday,read the terms & conditions,signed our lives away & made our way upstairs to the cafe area to sus out what we were about to undertake.. Myself & my two daughters,aged 10 & 7yr olds were almost ready,we were fitted with our harness & then asked to watch the compulsory safety video.. Now we were ready to climb,variety of different walls,all having a different challenge of how to climb them. This was our first time doing anything like this,the staff are on hand all the way throughout the session,helping & encouraging you as you go,one girl helping my daughter to climb the free standing poles(thank you). I think i managed most of the walls & having more than one go on most,only being defeated by one...next time?!!. Overall,nice place,great friendly staff,clean,didn't try the cafe but the wife did,no complaints..the girls already want to know when were going again,we'll be back..
8. Anchorsholme Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By safcjade - Sunderland, United Kingdom
This park is amazing highly recommend it to families with children. We visited Blackpool for 3 days and managed to squeeze this park in twice as our little girl loved it so much. It’s recently refurbished and only just opened after lockdown so all new and modern including brand new cafe. There are so many interactive points in the park including many musical instruments, and a handle which you can turn and it sings nursery rhymes. The pirate ship steering wheel also makes sounds as does the big interactive arch. There are many slides coming off the boat suitable for different ages and it’s just overall amazing.
9. Sea Life Blackpool
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4,243 reviews
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. Explore the magic of the world's oceans and journey from the coast and sandy shallows of the great British shoreline to the equatorial rainforest of the Amazon and into the tropical depths of the ocean.
Reviewed By snow92xx - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Visited Sea Life Blackpool today, on a very busy Saturday afternoon! I honestly can’t fault Sea Life, the animals are all so well looked after and the habitats and exhibits are incredibly well researched and designed. The information around each species and their conservation status is very detailed and informative and it is great to see so many suggestions on conserving sea life included in the information - particularly happy to see the effort being made to raise awareness around plastic pollution and sustainable fishing. We also took the ‘behind the scenes’ tour which was incredible value for the money - it was amazing to get up close with baby sharks and newly hatched butterflies and learn about the laboratories, the important research carried out at Sea Life and the work that goes on in raising and caring for the animals. Cameron was our guide and he was brilliant, super friendly and engaging and so knowledgable, would definitely recommend this tour!
