Blackpool: One Of The Most Important Coastal Cities In Britain

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Blackpool~ one of the most important coastal cities in Britain that has wonderful tourist attractions~
Blackpool is one of the Lancashire towns located in the North West Britain on the Irish Sea. It had a population of 149,158 in 2017. The location of the city as a coastal area makes the city of Blackpool one of the tourist attractions in the United Kingdom. Blackpool has gained its importance since the mid-18th century, when the British began to discover the importance of summer and beach tourism. Thus, Blackpool Beach, which stretches over 11 kilometers of beautiful yellow sand, has begun to witness an architectural renaissance. It has a nice climate with a wonderful nature that attract your eyes.

1. Fleetwood Market
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If you want a relax day, the best place is to stay near the sea at Blackpool beach to enjoy seeing the quiet waves of the sea. You will also have the best place in Blackpool Beach to play with the ball near the sea. Nothing is better than to stay near the sea, enjoy the sounds of the water, and see the ships in the middle of the sea.

3. Blackpool Tower
The Blackpool Tower is one of the tourist attractions located in Blackpool near the sea. The Blackpool Tower opened to the visitors in 1894 and designed by the two architect Maxwell and Tuke. Blackpool Tower is 518ft tall, which inspired by Eiffel Tower in Paris. The top of the tower called Blackpool Tower Eye, which enable you to see the whole city. The tower has many attractions that make you love the place such as the Tower Dungeon, the Tower Circus, Jungle Jim’s, and the Tower Ballroom.

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The park contains 18 slides and many attractions that attract the whole family. This place is suitable for the whole family to entertain, play, and relax. Thus, if you one of those who needs entertainment, you have to visit Sandcastle Waterpark and you will have a nice and joyful day there.

9. Winter Gardens
The Winter Gardens is one of the largest theatres in Britain located in the city of Blackpool. The winter Gardens opened to the public in 1878 and it includes many places such as Opera House Theatre, Empress Ballroom, Pavilion Theatre, Arena, Olympia, Spanish Hall, Baronial Hall, and Renaissance Hall. The owner of the Winter Garden is Blackpool Council, and it was built on an area of 6 acres.

10. Stanley Park
The Stanley Park is a beautiful public park located in the city of Blackpool. It covers an area of 390-acre with large green lands and a large fountain in the middle built with Indian marble. The park was created in 1926 by the designer Thomas Mawson. The park also has a lake that covers 22 acres. The enchanting nature of the Stanley Park makes it one of the tourist attractions in Blackpool; it has 2 million visitors annually. Thus,

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