What to do and see in Blackpool, England: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

August 21, 2021 Leonarda Pillsbury

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. U Sabai Thai Massage

6A Birley Street First Floor, Blackpool FY1 1DU England +44 1253 283119 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/usabaisuphan/?pnref=story
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5.0 based on 36 reviews

U Sabai Thai Massage

U Sabai Thai Therapy. Wonderfully relaxing and rejuvenating therapy packages with Authentic Thai massage at the heart. Traditionally trained Thai massage therapists.

2. Blackpool Ghost Walks & Supernatural Events

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5.0 based on 213 reviews

Blackpool Ghost Walks & Supernatural Events

Supernatural Events offers many exciting paranormal and psychic-themed events in Blackpool, across the Fylde Coast and Lancashire. Ghost Tours, Ghost Hunts, Psychic Events and more! One of its most popular is the Blackpool Ghost Walks. On these unique, exciting and spooky strolls you will be led by your host, the Victorian Ghost Hunter (Haunted Blackpool author and founder of Supernatural Events Stephen Mercer), to the town's most important, most historical and of course most haunted locations where you will hear tales of terror and stories of the supernatural that will make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck! Floating apparitions, a Victorian lady, shipwrecks & foghorns, the menacing man in black, mummified cats, a haunted pub and much, much more! New for 2018 is The Ghost Tram, a "dark" journey from Blackpool to Fleetwood and back aboard a Victorian tram hearing of hauntings and ghosts galore from across the Fylde Coast. Will you be brave and join us? Dare you!

3. Spitfire Visitor Centre - Hangar 42

Squires Gate Lane Hangar 42, Blackpool Airport, Blackpool FY4 2QY England +44 1253 341902 [email protected] http://www.spitfiredisplayteam.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 111 reviews

Spitfire Visitor Centre - Hangar 42

Open from the 18th May on Tuesdays & Thursdays and the first Sunday of the Month from 10am - 4pm only. Our WW2 Hangar is, as it was, during WW2. Hangar 42 was a key Hangar at RAF Squires Gate, housing Hawker Hurricanes and Boulton Paul Defiants. Operated by Volunteers the exhibits include Mark II & IX Spitfire's and a Hawker Hurricane MKII as well as original and operational RAF airfield vehicles. Please note that this Visitor attraction is best suited to children 10 years or older. Entry fees are Adults £5.00 Children 10-16 £3.00, under 10's Free. Veterans and serving members of the Armed half price with ID Card. If you are interested in sitting in the cockpit of one of our Spitfire Aircraft, there is a fee of £5 for this on top of the entrance fee. Free Car park, NO PETS. Advance ticket sales only via www.ticketsource.co.uk until 21st June, whilst covid restrictions apply. H42 is Covid Secure, follow Social Media for new updates

Reviewed By SmallTownGirlinDrag - Brighton, United Kingdom

Fascinating look at World War Two Pilates from yesteryear Had a wonderful time even sat in cockpit of a Hurricane

4. Escape Room Centre

44-46 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HP England +44 7482 738553 [email protected] http://escaperoomcentre.com
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5.0 based on 251 reviews

Escape Room Centre

An escape room is a 'race against the clock' team game for 2 to 6 players. Each escape room has a different scenario, you might be trying solve the mysteries of an Egyptian pyramid, investigating an MI6 spy, tracking down an urn of ashes or trying to defuse a bomb! You'll have 60 minutes find the clues, solve the puzzles, break the codes and escape. Teamwork is key, only by helping each other will you achieve your goal - can you do it?

Reviewed By kowbagz - Thornton Cleveleys, United Kingdom

Took my 13 year old for an escape room experience as we both like playing them on our phones. We chose the secret of the tomb room where we had to find an urn of ashes and place them in the correct resting place!! On arrival we were prepped on our mission and introduced to our guide, a lady called Shannon who was watching us from another room on a camera and available for clues if we needed them (we did!!) We escaped with 10 seconds to spare, the tension was real completing that last task to get the code to open the door!! Would definitely recommend the experience and we will definitely be going back to try another room soon!!

5. Stanley Park

West Park Drive, Blackpool FY3 9HQ England +44 1253 477477 http://www.friendsofstanleypark.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 1,436 reviews

Stanley Park

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.

6. The Mitre Pub

3 West Street, Blackpool FY1 1HA England +44 1253 623718 [email protected] http://themitrepub.com/
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4.5 based on 160 reviews

The Mitre Pub

The Mitre is the smallest pub in Blackpool, but renowned to have the biggest atmosphere. It is an original traditional pub in the centre of Blackpool with a great selection of draught beers, real ale, wines and spirits.

Reviewed By fripthom - Birmingham, United Kingdom

The smallest pub,but the friendliest pub.Good drinks even better atmosphere. And the best gingerbread vodka!!!!

7. Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve

West Park Drive, Blackpool FY3 9HU England +44 1253 476344 http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/Parks,-leisure-and-community-facilities/Parks,-playgrounds-and-community-facilities/Marton-Mere-Local-Nature-Reserve.aspx
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4.5 based on 69 reviews

Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve

8. Comedy Station Comedy Club

Comedy Station Comedy Club, Bank Hey St, Blackpool FY1 4RU England +44 1253 381381 [email protected] http://www.blackpoolcomedyclub.com/
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4.5 based on 317 reviews

Comedy Station Comedy Club

The Comedy Station Comedy Club is Blackpool's first ever and Lancashire’s only purpose built comedy club! We first opened in 2002 and in 2019, we opened our very own dedicated comedy club, right opposite Blackpool Tower (not the side where the sea is!). We are the only comedy club in Blackpool that brings a completely professional line up, with comedians from shows such as Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Live at the Apollo and more. Shows every Friday & Saturday. Comedy... it’s all we know and it’s all we do.

Reviewed By motorbikes

Me and my husband had a brilliant night at the comedy club. Great venue and all the staff were brilliant. Thankyou

9. The Regent

181-189 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 3NY England +44 1253 290879 [email protected] http://www.theregentblackpool.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

The Regent

The Regent is a unique antiques and craft centre set inside one of Blackpool's oldest landmarks. Located within an old cinema The Regent has 3 floors jam packed full of stalls containing everything vintage, jewellery, collectables, crafts and antiques and everything in between. The Regent is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m with entry completely free. Browse at leisure before enjoying a drink and a cake afterwards in the on site vintage tearoom. With a large car park opposite The Regent is definitely not to be missed.

Reviewed By knitting5156

We are locals and didnt know about this place until last year, We love it. Love anything antique orientated and this has a lovely little tea toom too and a cinema which we havent yet had chance to try due to coronavirus ; I really hope this lovely place reopens after lockdown and doesnt become another unfortunate statistic of this awful virus . It would be such a shame if it didnt

10. Bounce Play Centre

71 Moor Park Avenue, Blackpool FY2 0LZ England +44 1253 594632 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/bounceplaycentre/
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4.5 based on 152 reviews

Bounce Play Centre

Reviewed By 308deannac - Poulton Le Fylde, United Kingdom

I had my daughters 7th birthday party at bounce. We were met by Lucas who greeted us and treat us really well. He was a great host and the kids loved him! He was so enthusiastic. Brilliant member of staff! Thankyou xx Maisie had an amazing time x

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