Just an hour's drive away from Manchester, Blackpool is something of a godsend for parents during the summer holidays.

From the Pleasure Beach to the piers, the Circus and the Tower, families and tourists flock there year round as it truly has something for everyone .

There's also the zoo, Madame Tussauds, the Dungeons Escape Rooms and more underground mini golf courses than you can shake a stick at.

But what many visitors might not know is that the town also has its own waterpark - the largest of its kind in the UK.

At a 'tropical' 84 degree climate (28 degrees Celsius) the Sandcastle offers high-thrill rides like the Sidewinder, Master Blaster and Montazooma slides, as well as a lazy river, wave pool and some toddler-friendly slides.

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