The Blackpool Air Show returns on August 8 and 9, running from 10am to 5pm each day along the Promenade. Just outside the Tower, families can explore the Comedy Carpet, a 2,220sqm tribute to the comedians who made Blackpool famous. Sea Life invites families to explore its new Jurassic Ocean Tunnel (Image: Supplied)At the southern end of the Promenade, Blackpool Pleasure Beach remains a must-visit destination. Day trips to Blackpool are even easier this summer, with Stagecoach offering convenient bus services from Lancaster, Preston, and surrounding areas. Many attractions are also offering discounted entry this summer, following the government’s VAT reduction on tickets for the school holidays.