Water activities in Blackpool

Water sports and more in Blackpool

A town renowned for its larger-than-life character, sense of fun and frivolity, Blackpool is a great destination whether it’s the height of summer or a cool winter’s day to blow away to cobwebs. Easily reached by train, whether your thing’s a gentle stroll along the beach or something higher octane, it’s easy to #GoDoYourThing and make the most of what the Great Outdoors has to offer with Northern.

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Paddleboarding, sailing and more water activities in Blackpool

Along with over seven miles of sandy beach, its famous Pleasure Beach and Tower, Blackpool has a variety of water sports and activities on offer.

Blackpool South Beach

A fan of stand-up paddleboarding? Then Blackpool South Beach has exactly what you need to enjoy the water. There are several paddleboard hire companies, such as Sea Kayak, which also offer taster sessions with experienced coaches if you're new to it.

Blackpool Light Craft Club

Feeling adventurous? Blackpool Light Craft Club, close to Squires Gate Station, is run entirely by members and offers a water sports club promoting the safe use of all types of watercraft. Boasting sailing, kite-surfing, windsurfing, jet skiing, power boating, scuba diving, jet boarding, kayaking and more, there really is something for everyone.

Stanley Park Lake

Perfect for group activities and team building, Stanley Park Lake offers kayak and canoe taster sessions, as well as raft-building sessions. Voted as the number one park in the UK twice in three years, the park's boating lake is one of many reasons visitors return again and again.

Sandcastle Waterpark

Little more than a 10-minute walk from Blackpool Pleasure Beach train station, Sandcastle Waterpark is the UK’s largest indoor waterpark with more than 18 exciting slides and attractions. Perfect for overcast or breezy days, Sandcastle Waterpark is set in a tropical 84-degree climate – making it the ideal place to spend a fun-filled family day out.

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