ONE of the UK's most affordable seaside towns has opened part of its huge new £300million attraction. The development was first announced back in 2021. Set to be the biggest project for Blackpool in more than a century, it will transform the seaside town's famous Golden Mile.
Included in the plan are three indoor attractions, including a 127,000sqft flying theatre and two smaller theme parks. For example, inside will be: Restaurants and bars will also be part of the complex, with upgrades to the roads and pathways throughout. The new Heritage Quarter will include an "Artisan Food Hall" as well as a refurbished pun and Aparthotel.
A new £23million tram extension and tram stop opens this month, with a new underpass at Blackpool North train station. Part of the project has already been completed, with the £13million Showton Blackpool museum opening earlier this year. Inside are more than 800 objects celebrating the history of Blackpool, with free entry for locals.
A Holiday Inn hotel and Marco Pierre White restaurant have also already opened. The 1,300 space car park has just opened too, with works now set to begin on the hotel . The £300million project also includes upgrades to the famous Blackpool Illuminations, as well as new workplaces and university campuses.
Norbert Reichart, chief executive at Media Invest Entertainment who are behind the attraction, previously said: "Blackpool is the undisputed entertainment capital of the UK and our scheme will help cement the town .
