Recent trends would suggest something of a renaissance in holidays at home. As well as pumping cash back into our own economy, there are many other great reasons to visit our magnificent cities and stunning coastal towns this year.
Sometimes it’s just too much hassle to fly somewhere exotic if you have a few kids in tow.
The freedom of being able to chuck as much stuff in the car as you want without airline restrictions is quite tempting.
A great family choice is a trip to Blackpool. Perfect for Easter and summer breaks, Blackpool is one of the UK’s most popular and iconic seaside resorts.
This comes as no surprise given the range of year-round attractions. The coastal resort of Blackpool has everything to offer by means of entertainment.
On the long stretch of sandy beach, you can while away a day building sandcastles, having picnics or enjoying leisurely strolls.
You can even pop into one of the three piers along the famous Golden Mile for some traditional seaside amusements.
For more adventurous pursuits, enjoy the thrills and spills of Blackpool Pleasure Beach resort and its exhilarating rides.
If you have younger kids, they will love Nickelodeon Land within Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
It’s the perfect place for them to hang out and meet some of the ‘Nick’ characters and enjoy rides such as SpongeBob’s Splash Bash, Dora’s World Voyage and The Rugrats Lost River.
There’s always great entertainment lined up for visitors to Blackpool too.
Why not take in a show at the Winter Gardens and Opera House
The Winter Gardens first opened to the public on 11 July 1878, with a lavish ceremony attended by the Lord Mayor of London and Mayors and Mayoresses from 68 towns throughout the country.
The Winter Gardens has entertained hordes of crowds in Blackpool in its collection of theatres, ballrooms, exhibition halls and public spaces.
Since opening in 1878, the venue’s aspirations have continued to mirror the development of Blackpool as a friendly seaside resort and as the town grew in popularity throughout the century, the venue’s wide range of entertainment has developed with it.
This summer will see musical favourites such as The Sound of Music and Dirty Dancing in residence.
Top Blackpool Attractions:Blackpool Pleasure Beach & Nickelodeon Land Blackpool Tower/Tower Eye and 4D Cinema Experience Blackpool Tower Ballroom Blackpool Dungeon Sea Life Blackpool Sandcastle Waterpark Madame Tussauds BlackpoolIn a traditional seaside town like Blackpool there are still the same tried and tested attractions of end of pier shows, fairgrounds, ice cream cafes and suchlike but it has also raised their game and top quality bars, restaurants, venues and hotels are on offer these days.
Although I’m pretty sure you’ll still be able to buy a stick of rock to bring back, just like the good old days!
I still love rock; especially the multi-coloured stripey sticks and the little baskets of rock fruitsjust don’t tell my dentist!
Overseas travel has never been so affordable or accessible but it’s easy to forget the fun you can have and so much closer to home. Perhaps not ideal for the big family summer holiday when sometimes only Mediterranean sunshine and foreign shores will do but it’s worth remembering our coastal gems for a long Bank holiday weekend, half term breaks and Easter.
Let’s face it the kids get so many holidays nowadays that we need a chunky list of options to keep them amused.
Why not remind them how it was done in your day with a wee trip to the seaside!
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