Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Blackpool - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Blackpool

Blackpool, England

Sir Hiram Maxim's Captive Flying Machines

One of the oldest amusement rides in existence was a huge disappointment to its creator.

Blackpool, England

Comedy Carpet

A typographic tribute to the many comedic greats who make Great Britain laugh.

Blackpool, England

High Tide Organ

This sculpture is an instrument played by the swell of the seas.

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Lytham, England

Old Lifeboat House

This former lifeboat house now used by a funeral service was the site of a 19th-century boating tragedy.

4 miles from Blackpool

Lytham, England

Lytham Mussel Tanks

Once upon a time these giant concrete tanks were used by local fishermen to clean their wild-caught mussels.

6 miles from Blackpool

Southport, England

Southport Pier

The second-longest pier in the UK stretches a whole kilometer into the ocean.

11 miles from Blackpool

Southport, United Kingdom

British Lawnmower Museum

This unique collection of lawnmowers includes vintage blueprints and automatic robot mowers.

12 miles from Blackpool

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