I went on holiday to iconic north-west seaside town — I only lasted five minutes in one attraction
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWe Brits do have a fondness for the seaside, and Blackpool has been a popular choice for family generations. However, the unpredictable British weather can sometimes make beach visits impossible, and there's a limit to how much change you can feed into those irresistible 2p machines (trust me, my kids have tested this).
Thankfully, leisure behemoth Merlin has devised a plethora of activities to fill a few days. The amusement park conglomerate boasts several weather-proof attractions in the town, such as the Sea Life Centre, Madame Tussauds and, for those not afraid of heights, the towering Blackpool Tower.
There's a pleasant variety of things to do for children eager to run around on the promenade, there's Peter Rabbit: Explore and Play and the Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse.
For all ages, the Sea Life Centre is always a hit while Madame Tussauds was thoroughly enjoyable (although I was slightly let down that the waxworks were so well done, with the exception of a horrifying Alan Carr, and so identifiable!
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