Ever wanted to step into the world of The Gruffalo? Now you can! Run wild in the lands of Gruffalo and friends as they explore the magic of the deep dark wood.

This February half term, Nickelodeon Land will open exclusively so friends and families can get their first thrill-fix of the year – for half the price of a regular eTicket.

If you want to rub shoulders with your favourite celebrities, look no further than Madame Tussauds, where you’ll get up close and personal with A-listers, Marvel Superheroes, soap stars and more.

Re-open as of 25 January, learn more about Blackpool’s showbiz history at this all-singing, all-dancing attraction, where you’ll get to meet a whole host of iconic performers who helped this seaside resort become what it is today.

Re-opening on 15 February, Blackpool Circus is celebrating its 130th anniversary in style – and you’re invited to join the party, as resident clowns Mooky and Mr Boo bring a whole host of new acts together.

Whether you enjoy street stunts unfolding right before you eyes, carnival illusions or magicians performing the impossible. The festival will be spread out and taking place in multiple venues. The Great Escape at the Comedy Carpet, Sing-A-Longs at the Viva Showbar and Magicians at The Blackpool Tower. They have the lot.

A brilliant, family-friendly exhibition has just opened at Grundy Art Gallery, celebrating a huge range of local talent showcased as part of an open call for artwork. From children’s drawings to large-scale works by experienced artists, the whole community’s represented here.

Whether you want to experience white knuckle waterslides or fantastic flumes, Sandcastle Waterpark has it all, being the largest indoor waterpark in the whole of the UK. A great one for those rainy days.

What once started as a showcase of marine creatures from the Irish Sea has now snowballed into a full-scale ocean adventure that includes exotic species from all over the world.

This iconic 19th-century venue is the perfect place to indulge in one of Britain’s favourite pastimes: Afternoon Tea. Each seat you book scores you a little more discount, meaning big families actually do quite well here!

Offering something of a mini theme park to visitors, Blackpool South Pier has a ton of white-knuckle rides to get stuck into. And priced at just £1.10 a ticket, this is one of the most wallet-friendly ways of whiling away a few hours with the kids in Blackpool.