Best Blackpool Breaks

Posted 17 June 2024

Written by Britannia Web Team

Blackpool is like the Vegas of the Northwest. Millions of people flock to the coastal town each year to enjoy their summer holidays, short weekend breaks or just a lovely day trip. There are four amazing Britannia hotels dotted across the strip, so you are never too far away from one. These are the amazing Norbreck Castle Hotel, Savoy Hotel, Metropole Hotel and the Grand Hotel Blackpool.

There are a collection of classic Blackpool sights and activities that most people experience whilst in the seaside town. This can range from going into the Blackpool Tower, dancing on the iconic ballroom floor to meeting your favourite celebrity at Madam Tussauds and sticking around to see the wonderous illuminations after dark. Of course, these are all great, but if you are looking for those hidden gems that not everyone knows about, then here are a few of our favourites.

The Crypt

The Crypt is the UK’s first horror themed tearoom. This twisted tearoom has skeleton mugs, bloody walls and background metal music. There is an array of horror film memorabilia and general horror merch that you can purchase after your delicious afternoon meal.

In the back of the shop, there is also an amazing horror attraction! You can walk down an alley that contains figures from all your favourite scary films. It is less of jump-scare experience and more of a walk down memory lane for all those horror film fanatics.

Where to stay: 6-minute walk from Britannia Metropole Hotel

Spitfire Visitor Centre

The Spitfire Visitor Centre is perfect for all history and aviation enthusiasts. Here you witness their Hangar 42 collection which includes a total of five Spitfire replicas currently being resorted with original wartime parts, which includes the iconic Hawker Hurricane MKI. There is also another collection of rare wartime RAF Airfield vehicles and equipment for you to explore.

You are taken back to another time with these grand, realistic aircrafts. If you want to go the extra mile, you can sit in the cockpit of a replica Spitfire Aircraft and feel like the pilots of yesteryear. You can also book a virtual reality experience or undergo training in the Spitfire Flight Simulator.

The Spitfire Visitor Centre is open to the public on Saturdays and requires a small entry fee that helps raise funds for the RAF memorial in Lytham, St Annes.

Where to stay: 16-minute drive from Britannia Metropole Hotel

Scavenger Hunt

If you want to explore Blackpool in a whole different way, then this Operation scavenger hunt is the activity for you. Using your phone, your team will be given riddles and challenges that direct you to different parts of the town.

The aim of the game is to collect all the items and complete the challenges to reach the top of the leader board. You are not just in competition with those on the hunt in Blackpool, but all the people completing scavenger hunts across the country!

Teams usually walk two miles, so you will pass all your favourite Blackpool sites whilst also discovering new places.

If you are heading to Blackpool for a specific reason, such as a birthday or bachelorette party, then you can book a hunt that is tailored to your event.

Where to stay: 5-minute drive from Grand Hotel Blackpool

Comedy Station Comedy Club

If you want to have a great laugh, be sure to head down to the Comedy Station Comedy Club on the Blackpool strip. This is one of England’s most famous comedy venues, so you know you will have a great night of laughs.

Each show sees four of the best comedians take to the stage, introduced by the resident comedian and host Ryan Gleeson. The show can last up to three hours, so sit back, relax with a drink and get ready to laugh yourself silly.

Where to stay: 7-minute walk from Britannia Metropole Hotel

The Regent

Located in one of Blackpool’s oldest standing landmarks, The Regent is a cinema turned vintage shop. There are three floors full to the brim with everything you could ever want. From old antiques to collectables, gorgeous jewellery and unique crafts, this is the perfect place for anyone wanting to find a hidden gem or take a piece of history back home with them.

Once you have explored all three floors of this extravagant building, you can sit down, relax and enjoy a slice of cake and a drink. Entry to The Regent is completely free and there is a large car park opposite.