Merlin attractions in Blackpool: Our guide to The Blackpool Tower Eye; The Blackpool Tower Circus; The Blackpool Tower Dungeon; The Blackpool Tower Ballroom; Sea Life Blackpool; Madame Tussauds; and Peter Rabbit: Explore and Play

With the Easter holidays upon us, it’s the perfect time for some family fun in Blackpool.

By Julia Bennett

Published 3rd Apr 2023, 13:17 BST

Updated 3rd Apr 2023, 14:15 BST

We were invited to try out Merlin’s attractions in Blackpool: The Blackpool Tower Eye; Tower Circus; Tower Dungeon; Sea Life Blackpool; Madame Tussauds; and Peter Rabbit: Explore and Play.

Plus the stunning Blackpool Tower Ballroom, which is a sight to behold.

So here’s our guide to exploring some of the best attractions Blackpool has to offfer for some special family memory making.

Merlin attractions in Blackpool, including Blackpool Tower Circus, Peter Rabbit: Explore and Play, Madame Tussauds and Sea Life Blackpool

1. Merlin attractions in Blackpool

Merlin attractions in Blackpool, including Blackpool Tower Circus, Peter Rabbit: Explore and Play, Madame Tussauds and Sea Life Blackpool Photo: Submit

Incredible acrobatics, fire juggling, stunt motorbike riders - and, of course, everyone's favourite clown Mooky and Mr Boo.
The Globe of Speed, which sees a team of stunt motorcyclists riding at up to 60mph inside a 1.5 tonne steel cage, and Mooky and Mr Boo's perfect piano routine are huge highlights. And let's here it for the brave audience members who perform an incredible balancing act. The new show at Blackpool Tower Circus has it all: laughter, daring tricks and acrobatic skills that are out of this world. Visit https://www.theblackpooltower.com/our-attractions/explore/the-blackpool-tower-circus/

2. The Blackpool Tower Circus

Incredible acrobatics, fire juggling, stunt motorbike riders - and, of course, everyone's favourite clown Mooky and Mr Boo. The Globe of Speed, which sees a team of stunt motorcyclists riding at up to 60mph inside a 1.5 tonne steel cage, and Mooky and Mr Boo's perfect piano routine are huge highlights. And let's here it for the brave audience members who perform an incredible balancing act. The new show at Blackpool Tower Circus has it all: laughter, daring tricks and acrobatic skills that are out of this world. Visit https://www.theblackpooltower.com/our-attractions/explore/the-blackpool-tower-circus/ Photo: Neil Cross

Explore creatures from the deep in a totally immersive experience. From rock pools to fun peep holes to watch the elegant rays gliding throught the water, there are incredible sights at Sea Life Blackpool. The ocean tunnel will have your jaw dropping as predators of the sea swim over your head. With activity trails for little ones and friendly staff sharing their knowledge, it's a fin-tastic way to marvel up close to nature's underwater world. Visit https://www.visitsealife.com/blackpool/

3. Sea Life Blackpool

Explore creatures from the deep in a totally immersive experience. From rock pools to fun peep holes to watch the elegant rays gliding throught the water, there are incredible sights at Sea Life Blackpool. The ocean tunnel will have your jaw dropping as predators of the sea swim over your head. With activity trails for little ones and friendly staff sharing their knowledge, it's a fin-tastic way to marvel up close to nature's underwater world. Visit https://www.visitsealife.com/blackpool/ Photo: Submit

It's a feast for the senses when you hop into the fabulous Peter Rabbit: Explore and Play. Youngsters will love exploring the five different themed areas: Jeremy Fisher's Pond where you can create your own music and splash in an interactive pond; run off some energy in Mr McGregor's Garden play space; have a science taster in Mr Bouncer's Invention Workshop; create some delicious recipes for Mrs Rabbit in The Burrow; and meet Peter Rabbit in the secret treehouse. It's such a hit that ittle ones will be asking to return time and time again. Visit https://www.peterrabbitexploreandplay.co.uk/blackpool/

4. Peter Rabbit: Explore and Play

It's a feast for the senses when you hop into the fabulous Peter Rabbit: Explore and Play. Youngsters will love exploring the five different themed areas: Jeremy Fisher's Pond where you can create your own music and splash in an interactive pond; run off some energy in Mr McGregor's Garden play space; have a science taster in Mr Bouncer's Invention Workshop; create some delicious recipes for Mrs Rabbit in The Burrow; and meet Peter Rabbit in the secret treehouse. It's such a hit that ittle ones will be asking to return time and time again. Visit https://www.peterrabbitexploreandplay.co.uk/blackpool/ Photo: Daniel Martino

Hurrah! The Blackpool Tower Eye re-opens in April to give visitors the best view of the Fylde coast. Take a trip 380ft into the sky to the top of The Blackpool Tower and experience the thrilling SkyWalk. It's worth picking up the courage to step onto the five-centimetre thick glass viewing platform where you'll see stunning views of the Irish Sea and the bustling Promenade below you. Visit https://www.theblackpooltower.com/our-attractions/explore/the-blackpool-tower-eye/

5. Blackpool Tower Eye

Hurrah! The Blackpool Tower Eye re-opens in April to give visitors the best view of the Fylde coast. Take a trip 380ft into the sky to the top of The Blackpool Tower and experience the thrilling SkyWalk. It's worth picking up the courage to step onto the five-centimetre thick glass viewing platform where you'll see stunning views of the Irish Sea and the bustling Promenade below you. Visit https://www.theblackpooltower.com/our-attractions/explore/the-blackpool-tower-eye/ Photo: Submit

It's selfie central at Madame Tussauds with fun opportunities to strike a pose next to some of your favourite celebrities. From Marvel heroes to Strictly stars, it's up there as one of the best Blackpool attractions that works for families with children of all ages. Find out if you're as strong as Hulk or Thor in the Marvel zone and rub shoulders with the wax figures of music stars like Lewis Capaldi. Visit: https://www.madametussauds.com/blackpool/

6. Madame Tussauds Blackpool

It's selfie central at Madame Tussauds with fun opportunities to strike a pose next to some of your favourite celebrities. From Marvel heroes to Strictly stars, it's up there as one of the best Blackpool attractions that works for families with children of all ages. Find out if you're as strong as Hulk or Thor in the Marvel zone and rub shoulders with the wax figures of music stars like Lewis Capaldi. Visit: https://www.madametussauds.com/blackpool/ Photo: Submit

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