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Indoor Things to Do in Blackpool
Every good Blackpool holiday plan needs a wet-weather backup. Here are the local attractions with indoor areas — keep a couple in reserve and rain never ruins the week.
Museums & Galleries
28.5 mi from Blackpool
Prescot Museum
Prescot Museum, in Prescot, Knowsley, is a social history museum telling the story of Knowsley's people, places and businesses. Housed in a contemporary space following relocation...
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Theme Parks
18.7 mi from Blackpool
Farmer Ted's Farm Park
Farmer Ted's Farm Park is a family theme park in Great Altcar, West Lancashire, Merseyside, known as the UK's only Shaun the Sheep attraction. You can meet Shaun and Bitzer, explor...
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Zoos & Wildlife
28.4 mi from Blackpool
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is a small 3-acre licensed zoo near Beetham, Cumbria, home to over 100 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. It offers a...
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Where to stay near Blackpool
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Worth knowing before you go
Rainy days are the busiest days at indoor attractions during school holidays — arriving at opening time beats the queues, and booking ahead is worth it for the big names.
See the full things to do in Blackpool guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these attractions fully indoors?
Each one offers indoor or under-cover areas — some are fully indoors, others are mixed sites with enough shelter for a wet day. Attraction pages carry the detail.
What else is there to do in Blackpool?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include SEA LIFE Blackpool, Showtown Blackpool and Blackpool Zoo — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
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