Blackpool is the quintessential English seaside town. Its boomtime began with the arrival of the railways in the 1800's and the idea that sea bathing was medicinal, and in recent years it has reinvented itself to remain a top tourist destination in the UK. Famous for its Tower, illuminations and pleasure beach it really does offer anything and everything to the visitor whatever their taste or budget. From the Big One roller coaster to the Winter Gardens entertainment complex via the biggest Doctor Who exhibition in the UK there is always something to do in Blackpool.