Attractions Near The Southview Hotel

Blackpool Iconic Tower and Circus - 0.1 miles
Enjoy the biggest and best value day out for all the family.Dance in the World famous Tower Ballroom as seen on T.Vs Strictly Come Dancing.For the risk takers try the Tower Top ride and Walk of Faith.The younger ones can play in Jungle Jims Towering Adventureland and Jurassic Walk before being entertained by the UKs favourite clown Mooky and all star cast in the Circus Arena.That leaves the Aquarium,3D Cinema and the Charlie Cairoli Exhibition.

Website: www.blackpooltower.co.uk

Sandcastle Waterpark - 0.5 miles
This is the UKs largest indoor waterpark with 18 slides and attractions.Enjoy the thrill of Masterblaster - the longest indoor rollercoaster waterslide in the world.Sidewinder - the worlds first indoor vertical waterslide.For the younger explorers,there is a Carribean Storm Treehouse,which is an interactive adventure play area with a giant tipping coconut that cascades over 600gallons of water over unsuspecting victims,plus a range of water cannons,mini-slides and jets in HMS Thundersplash and Fort Riptide.Enjoyment for all the family.

Website: www.sandcastle-waterpark.co.uk

Blackpool Sea Life Centre - 0.5 miles
Home to one of Europes most comprehensive collection of tropical sharks;these predators are up to 8 ft.long and swim around you from all angles...how brave are you?
It also houses more than fifty spectacular displays and over 1000 assorted sea creatures.Fun for all the family.A favourite for those who like to get hands on is the Rockpool where you can touch a starfish,pick up an urchin or even hold a crab.

Website: www.sealife.co.uk

Blackpool Pleasure Beach - 1.5 miles
Located in the South Beach area of Blackpool where the Big One rollercoaster dominates the skyline and a world of adventure for all the family.Ride on the Pleasure Beach Express,explore the Maze,see the South Beach Show plus the Spectacular Dancing Water Show.

Website: www.pleasurebeachresort.com

Blackpool Zoo - 1.8 miles
This is a ` must visit` destination in this popular resort.Mature parklands,lakes and superb enclosures provide homes to many exotic and endangered species from all over the world.These include lions,tigers,giraffes,apes,elephants and a new sealion arena.Also over 1000 mammals,birds,reptiles and insects adorn this park.

Website: www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk

Blackpool Illuminations - 0.3 miles
Where else in the world can you see such a display of lights,and all for FREE? It even puts Las Vegas in the shade.With over a million light bulbs stretching 6 miles from Starr Gate to Bispham and festooning trams too, the illuminations have lit up millions of people`s hearts since the first switch on was made in 1879.DONT MISS the BIG SWITCH ON - Friday 3rd.September until Sunday 6th.November. 66 nights of dazzling lights and this year there will be loads of top bands and artists performing live with events throughout the town for the BIG SWITCH ON WEEKEND.Walk it,cycle it,drive it, tram it,rollerblade it! Experiencing the Blackpool Illuminations is one of those things you just HAVE TO DO.

Website: www.visitblackpool.com