We all know Blackpool is famous for its sunny beach days and iconic promenade and donkey rides, but the fun doesn't stop when the clouds roll in.
If you're visiting with family, entertaining restless kids or looking for something different to do - the resort town offers a surprising variety of indoor experiences to brighten even the gloomiest weather.
From the opulent Winter Gardens to the colourful corridors of the Grundy Art Gallery, there’s plenty of culture, history and entertainment waiting indoors.
Blackpool has climbing walls, immersive museums, historic theatres and hidden cultural gems - just to name a few, and here are 17 of the best things to do in Blackpool when the weather won’t play ball.
13. Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HL
Watch a show in one of the most iconic entertainment venues in the UK. The Winter Gardens Blackpool is much more than just a theatre - it’s a labyrinth of beautiful historic rooms, from the gilded Opera House to the elegant Empress Ballroom. On any given day, you might catch a touring West End musical, a comedy gig, a dance championship, or even a quirky trade fair. | nw Photo: nw
14. Sandcastle Waterpark
Sandcastle Waterpark, Promenade, Blackpool FY4 1BB, is an indoor waterpark with 18 water slides and other attractions. The waterpark is also home to slides such as the world's longest indoor roller-coaster water slide, the Master Blaster, and the first vertical indoor drop slide, the Sidewinder. Photo: NW
15. Grundy Art Gallery
Tucked just off Queen Street, the Grundy Art Gallery is one of Blackpool’s cultural hidden gems. Housed in a beautiful Edwardian building, the gallery features a rotating programme of contemporary exhibitions that range from cutting-edge digital installations to bold modern painting and sculpture. | Jonathan Lynch
16. Clip 'n Climb
Escape the drizzle and dive into a world of vertical fun at Clip 'n Climb Blackpool. This vibrant indoor climbing arena offers 24 unique climbing challenges, catering to all ages and skill levels. | KHM
17. Ascent Trampoline Park
Located just outside of the town centre, Ascent Trampoline Park offers fun for all the family with its state-of-the-art soft play area, a caving system for young explorers, a climbing wall and various Total Wipeout-themed obstacles and challenges. | nw
