Where does the illuminations tour take you in Blackpool?

What is an Illuminations Tour? Our Illuminations Tour takes you on a Heritage Tram from the Pleasure Beach near the southern end of ‘The Lights’, travelling along the famous Promenade and Golden Mile which showcases Blackpool’s twinkling lights and displays.

How much is the Waltzer at Blackpool Pier?

Rides and games are expensive, at £2-£15 each especially if you have 3 children! You get hasseled to play and ride and get fed up being polite saying no thank you, so end up having to ignore them. Toilets are in the arcade. its a good experience and fun to people watch. It is quite pricey for the rides.

Is it safe to go on the Waltzer in Blackpool?

Trust me, we didn’t feel sick from the spinning, it was the sheer pain from being flung into a position so much that we couldn’t even move or enjoy the ride. If you go on, I’m 98% sure you will regret it, or you will experience neck aches and pains the following day! As for the rest of the pier, it looks like it could do with some refurbishment.

Where to see the best light displays in Blackpool?

Welcome to the Blackpool Illuminations! It’s the greatest FREE lightshow on earth, where you can enjoy SIX MILES of the brightest light displays. They’re on buildings, fairground rides, lamp posts and trams!

What kind of trams are used for Blackpool Illuminations?

As well as our illuminated fleet, we also use other types of heritage trams on our tours. These include our iconic Double Deck Heritage Trams, which from the large windows you will get excellent views of the Illuminations. We also use our Open Top Single Deck Trams, you may need to wrap up warm but the views are something else!

When did Dads Army switch on Blackpool Illuminations?

Writer Jimmy Perry backs this up by recalling an incident in 1971, when the Dad’s Army team was asked to switch on Blackpool illuminations. ‘British Rail gave us a first-class carriage. We were halfway through lunch when the train pulled in to Crewe station,’ recalls Perry. ‘In minutes, dozens of faces were pressed against the windows.