Blackpool in the sunshine

Whatever the weather it’s a great place to be, with so many things to see and do for all the family.

The whole point of the trip was for Connor to spend the day at Blackpool Zoo being a sea lion trainer (yes, really) but we wanted to see the sights.

I decided to go the whole hog and get the big ticket giving us access to the Sea Life Centre, Madame Tussauds, Tower Dungeons, Blackpool Eye, Tower Ballroom and the Tower Circus.

The first two days were great with the free air show being in town. How many people can say they watched the amazing Red Arrows from the top of Blackpool Tower?

With buses and trams going past our hotel about every 10 minutes and being able to buy a pass for a week, it was great to not have to get in the car and spend time looking for a parking space (it’s the little things isn’t it).

The Winter Gardens is hosting an amazing if not unusual exhibition called Illuminasia. It really has to be seen to be believed. You start a walk through terracotta warriors and move on to a giant’s garden and end up in a room with some of the most iconic structures in the world and it’s all made like Chinese lanterns.

I think apart from the amazing (wet) day we spent at the zoo, the highlight of the week had to be Blackpool Tower Circus. My dad likes to remind me of when we went as children and I was petrified because we sat high up in the cheap seats. I made sure when I booked that this wouldn't happen again. We booked ringside and oh boy was it worth it. I have to say I did close my eyes a couple of times when I thought the guy on the trapeze was going to hit the ceiling, but apart from that I was very brave.

What I really want to say about Blackpool more than anything is that it has something for everyone, so don't just think it's for party people.

Holidays are what you make them and about the people you spend your quality time with.