It's a seaside resort famous for its illuminations, world famous tower, donkey rides and Pleasure Beach amusement park. Blackpool has been a popular tourist hotspot for well over a century with the town being one of Europe’s leading holiday destinations between 1918-1939.
During the 19th century, a railway was built connecting Blackpool to key textile towns, leading to a surge in sun-loving Brits visiting the now-famous town during the Bank Holidays. By 1900, Blackpool had built its piers, promenades and large hotels, establishing itself as a seaside resort. Bursting with both character and history, Blackpool still attracts flocks of tourists seeking a fun-filled day out.
In 2023 Blackpool attracted 21.5m tourists - a 6% increase compared to 2022's figure of 20.3m. The resort also accounts for 32% of the value of Lancashire's total visitor economy, according to the annual STEAM report.
And now, Blackpool has been named one of the UK’s top budget-friendly destinations. According to research by the credit card brand Aqua, Blackpool came second on the list.
According to the data, the seaside resort has an average hotel cost in April of £69.
Many attractions, like the arcades, are free to enter, allowing holidaymakers to explore and enjoy the town without paying entrance fees.
For those on a budge Blackpool is brimming with affordable places and budget friendly eating places.
Meanwhile, the most popular and affordable location was Plymouth, which has an average hotel cost in April of just £65.
The city is bursting with iconic landmakrs to visit from the historic Barbican district, home to the famous Mayflower Steps, to the National Marine Aquarium and Plymouth Gin Distillery.
From strolling along the picturesque harbour to taking in the rugged Devonshire moors you will find it hard to be bored in Plymouth.
Portsmouth took third place in the rankings with an average cost of £73.
Renowned for its rich naval history this vibrant waterfront city is home to iconic attractions like the Spinnaker Tower and HMS Victory.
