Our Blackpool based Private OT's provide specialist Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration services across the county.

Blackpool, a seaside resort on the Lancashire coast in North West England, is famous for its tourism and unique character. 

Here's what makes Blackpool unique;

1. Blackpool Tower

Inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Blackpool Tower was opened in 1894 and is one of the town’s most iconic landmarks. It houses various attractions, including a circus, a ballroom, and an observation deck with stunning views of the Irish Sea.

2. Illuminations

Blackpool is renowned for its annual Illuminations, a spectacular light festival that stretches along the seafront for six miles. This tradition, dating back to 1879, attracts millions of visitors each year.

3. Pleasure Beach

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is one of the UK's most popular amusement parks. It features an array of rides, including the famous Big One rollercoaster, which was once the tallest and steepest roller coaster in the world.

4. The Piers

Blackpool has three piers – North, Central, and South – each with its unique attractions, from theatres and amusement arcades to rollercoasters and Ferris wheels.

5. Blackpool Dance Festival

The town is famous for ballroom dancing and hosts the annual Blackpool Dance Festival, one of the most prestigious ballroom dance competitions in the world.

6. The Blackpool Tramway

Running along the seafront, the Blackpool Tramway is one of the oldest electric tramways in the world, having been operational since 1885.

7. The Winter Gardens

Opened in 1878, the Winter Gardens is a large entertainment complex that includes the Opera House (one of the largest theatres in the UK), the Empress Ballroom, and the Pavilion Theatre.

8. Blackpool Sands

Despite its name, Blackpool's beaches are largely composed of smooth pebbles and sand at low tide. The beaches are a major draw for tourists during the summer months.

9. Comedy Carpet

Located in front of the Tower, the Comedy Carpet is a unique art installation celebrating the jokes, songs, and comedy catchphrases of Britain’s most well-loved comedians and writers.

10. Sandcastle Waterpark

The Sandcastle Waterpark is the UK's largest indoor waterpark, featuring water slides, wave machines, and a variety of other aquatic attractions.