THE BLACKPOOL TOWER

Head over to the top tourist places to visit in Blackpool and experience stunning views from every direction. The Blackpool tower is known to be 125 years old and is set over the Fylde coast. Built in the year 1894, it attracted a lot of visitors who paid sixpence to go on inside the tower and sixpence to go on a ride up to the top.

The Blackpool tower is also called the Victorian version of the Eiffel tower and is one of the best tourist places to visit in Blackpool. This 158m high tower can be seen standing from even the neighboring cities.

The main attraction here is the Blackpool circus which is also voted The best circus in the UK and takes place between the four legs of the tower every year. You can even get a chance to hop on a five-centimeter-thick glass viewing platform that has a fantastic view of the Irish sea and look at the beautiful Blackpool Promenade below. Another main attraction is the 4D cinema where you can enjoy the special sensory effect and learn the history of Blackpool tower via a film. This 4D experience is a treat to your eyes and ears with an amazing sound system and a beautiful short film. The Blackpool tower also has a dungeon where you can experience shows based on real-life incidents and watch the actors come alive.

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Highlights

•  Go to this iconic tower to witness the amazing view of the Irish sea and the Blackpool Promenade.
• Dare yourself to stand on the thick glass platform and take amazing pictures of the view.
• Witness the amazing circus which takes place between the four legs of the tower.
• Learn more about Blackpool's history in a 4D experience with an amazing sound system.
• Dare yourself to go on the five-centimeter-thick glass platform and look at the stunning view of the Irish sea.
• Get introduced to the history of Blackpool tower through the sensory effects and filming.