The top 10 Blackpool sights and landmarks ranked by Tripadvisor reviews - including Comedy Carpet and Spitfire Visitor Centre

From the three piers to Blackpool Tower Ballroom, these are the best sights and landmarks in the resort according to reviews on Tripadvisor.

By Claire Lark

Published 27th Apr 2023, 12:10 BST

With three bank holidays coming up next month, they are the places where tourists will head for as the season gets underway. They are placed in order of traveller ranking. Do you agree with them?

In case you missed them: 17 pictures of the oldest buildings in Blackpool including 18th Century gems Blowing Sands cottage and Raikes Hall

14 fascinating meanings behind place names in and around Blackpool and the Fylde Coast from Scandinavian origins to Old English

9 lost scenes of Blackpool streets, buildings and shops in the decade of the 70s

Take a trip down memory lane looking back at people and places through the decades - from long, lost boozers to memorable moments in time and much, much more - sign up to our NEW newsletter here

Spitfire Visitor Centre at Hangar 42 ranked top of the list. A visitor to the centre in Squires Gate Lane commented 'Lots of interesting items to see and read about and the volunteer guides are so friendly and informative as well as amusing. They also listened to my knowledgeable granddaughter, taking time in answering her questions'

1. Spitfire Visitor Centre

Spitfire Visitor Centre at Hangar 42 ranked top of the list. A visitor to the centre in Squires Gate Lane commented 'Lots of interesting items to see and read about and the volunteer guides are so friendly and informative as well as amusing. They also listened to my knowledgeable granddaughter, taking time in answering her questions' Photo: Daniel Martino

"The Comedy Carpet adds to the joy of walking down this wonderful promenade," said one reviewer. The attraction ranked second.

2. Comedy Carpet

"The Comedy Carpet adds to the joy of walking down this wonderful promenade," said one reviewer. The attraction ranked second. Photo: Martin Bostock

Blackpool's beautiful Tower Ballroom was voted third. Only this month, one reviewer wrote on Trip Advisor "We were stunned when we entered the Ballroom!"

3. Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Blackpool's beautiful Tower Ballroom was voted third. Only this month, one reviewer wrote on Trip Advisor "We were stunned when we entered the Ballroom!" Photo: Christopher Furlong

In at fourth place was Blackpool Tower. A lovely review from a visitor said: "Loved it just loved it, the views was amazing from the top and yes I did the glass floor. The tower is a iconic building and I always wanted to go to the top and I finally have."

4. Blackpool Tower

In at fourth place was Blackpool Tower. A lovely review from a visitor said: "Loved it just loved it, the views was amazing from the top and yes I did the glass floor. The tower is a iconic building and I always wanted to go to the top and I finally have." Photo: Daniel Martino

Blackpool Iluminations came in sixth place. In October 2022, one reviewer wrote: "I always love the Illuminations, always will. I've been coming to see the Illuminations since I was a baby and now I bring my daughter who loves them too!"

5. Blackpool Illuminations

Blackpool Iluminations came in sixth place. In October 2022, one reviewer wrote: "I always love the Illuminations, always will. I've been coming to see the Illuminations since I was a baby and now I bring my daughter who loves them too!" Photo: submit

Our wonderful piers all made the top ten with North Pier in 6th place. A favourite with one reviewer who said: "Our favourite pier of the three. Lots of original features and character, especially the tea garden at the end. All the usual fun of the fairground, too."

6. North Pier

Our wonderful piers all made the top ten with North Pier in 6th place. A favourite with one reviewer who said: "Our favourite pier of the three. Lots of original features and character, especially the tea garden at the end. All the usual fun of the fairground, too." Photo: Rob Lock

Blackpool TripAdvisor Blackpool Tower Ballroom